Join Spelman College for Research Day

Each year on Research Day, Spelman College celebrates the scholarship and creative work of undergraduate students. This year, the event will take place in a hybrid format, with events and presentations in-person and virtually.

The whole community (faculty, staff, students, alumnae, parents and friends) can attend Research Day events through Symposium, a virtual presentation platform. New users must create an account on Symposium to register for the event. Account holders will be able to register by navigating to the "Discover Events" page on Symposium and searching for Spelman College.

In addition to face-to-face and virtual presentations, this year's event will include an alumnae networking circle, artistic showcases and a cookout celebration.

Students are encouraged to attend the Research Day Virtual Graduate and Career Fair to learn more about various graduate programs, internships and career opportunities available through Research Day sponsors.

For registration information, or to view the full schedule of events, visit Spelman.edu.

The Spelman community recently selected a new Miss Spelman and her Court.Academic excellence, ethical leadership, appreciation of diverse cultures, and a commitment to positive social change are just a few of the attributes necessary to become Miss Spelman. The titleholder is tasked with carrying herself in a manner that enhances the image of the College during travels throughout the year to engage in personal appearances.Nashville native Nia Curry was crowned Miss Spelman 2022, Jillian Brown, earned 1st Attendant, and Imani Page earned 2nd Attendant.Organized by Melanie Cason in the Office of Student Engagement, and members of the Miss Spelman Advisory Board, this year's Miss Spelman pageant took place on Saturday, April 9, in Sisters Chapel.The College extends gratitude to Miss Spelman 2021 Diop Russell, and her Court Gia Elizabeth McCrae, 1st Attendant and Sharadiant Turner, 2nd Attendant for being exceptional examples of leadership.

Follow Miss Spelman and the Court on social media @MissSpelman1881 on Twitter and @MissSpelman on Instagram.

Alumna to Deliver
16th Annual Etta Z. Falconer Lecture

Leona A. Harris, Ph.D., C'95, will give the annual Etta Z. Falconer Mathematics Lecture from 5 - 6:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, April 13, in the Albro-Falconer-Manley Science Center, NASA Auditorium, Room 134.

Her Lecture titled, "The Making of a Mathematician Through Inspiration, Empowerment, and Mentorship: Reflections on my Mathematical Journey," will explore her career path and life’s work.

"Whenever I reflect back on my years as a student in the Spelman College mathematics department, I cannot help but boast about the many lessons I learned that have shaped my professional trajectory, my world view and civic responsibility, and my commitment to diversifying the mathematical sciences," said Dr. Harris.

This event is open to the campus community, for in-person events, guests from outside of the AUCC community must follow Spelman's visitor protocols to gain entry to campus.

Conference to Celebrate the Work of
Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Ph.D.,C'66

Forty Years of Black Feminist Fire, hosted by the Women's Research & Resource Center, will celebrate the teaching legacy of Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Ph.D., C'66.

Registration is required for this virtual event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Friday, April 15.

In addition to recognizing Dr. Guy-Sheftall's contributions to Spelman, the event will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Women's Research & Resource Center, and 21 years of the Toni Cade Bambara Scholars/Writers/Activists Collective.

Students, scholars and colleagues are encouraged to share video messages that highlight how Dr. Guy-Sheftall and the Women's Research & Resource Center impacted their life, college experience or their career path.

For more information visit Spelman.edu.