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As we kick off Women's History Month, we honor the Spelman women who paved the way and those continuing to break barriers today. From history-makers to future changemakers, their legacy of excellence shines on! Stay tuned as we celebrate their stories all month long.
Amidst the vibrant and bustling campus life at Spelman College, a select group of students are forging a different path that combines the intellectual rigor of higher education with the discipline and dedication of military service.

Spelman's Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs provide an opportunity for a remarkable journey for the students who choose to serve their country.

Learn more.

Today! You are invited to attend Community Health and Fresh Food Day today, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Clark Atlanta University's Thomas Cole Science & Research Center Exhibition Hall ( 223 James P Brawley Drive SW
Atlanta, GA 30314).

Dedicated to health, wellbeing and community support, this event offers attendees a number of free health screenings, resources and even fresh produce.

This event is free and is open to Atlanta University Center students, faculty and staff.

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Faculty & Staff Highlights
Great work, Karen! Karen Comer Lowe has spent three years as curator-in-residence of the Spelman Museum of Fine Art, during which time she has helped organize exhibitions like Black American Portraits and Ming Smith: Feeling the Future.

While it has been a remarkable run, the newly unveiled We Say What Black This Is will be Comer Lowe’s last as curator-in-residence.

Learn more about Karen's work at Spelman.

Congratulations, Dr. Johnson! Kevin P. Johnson, Ph.D., associate professor of music and director of the Spelman College Glee Club, recently debuted the "Hip-Hop Mass" — a new musical blending contemporary hip-hop music and catholic liturgy.

Dr. Johnson's latest project consists of 24 songs in the order of a mass and includes choreography, liturgical dance and even a depiction of the Eucharistic Prayer.

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Student Highlights
Well done, Spelmanites! Congratulations to Dulciana Davis, C’2025, Kaia Hall, C’2026, Hailey Jones, C’2025, and Jessica Sakyi, C’2025, for recently leading Spelman’s Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Team to victory at the National Qualifying Tournament. Their first-place win at Dillard University secures their spot at the HCASC National Championship in L.A. this April!

For this and other highlights, follow Spelman College on Instagram.

Mark your calendars! The Spelman Innovation Team is excited to announce the 2025 HBCU Game Jam happening Friday, March 28 - Sunday, March 30, 2025!

The 2025 HBCU Game Jam will host HBCUs from all over the country to compete in teams of four building their own video games to win industry-sponsored prizes.

This will be a 24 hour hackathon, providing the opportunity to introduce students to the game development process, collaborate and network with students and industry mentors.

Learn more.
Alumnae Highlights
Congratulations, Juanda! Alumna Juanda Roberts, C'2001, was recently profiled by Rolling Out for the growth of her business, Princess Hair Pizzazz, a luxury children’s hair salon that has expanded to four locations across Metro Atlanta in just five years.

With her background in technology consulting and a degree in computer science from Spelman College, Roberts approached the challenge with both analytical precision and creative vision.

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Career Opportunities at Spelman

    Current Spelman College employees are eligible to receive a $300.00 referral bonus (less applicable taxes) when referring an applicant who is hired and successfully completes the 90-day probationary period.

    To apply or to learn more about these and other positions, visit     Spelman.edu.
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