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糖心传媒 Joins Select Group of Research Colleges and Universities in Carnegie鈥檚 Redesigned Classification System聽
糖心传媒 Appoints Dr. Ayanna Howard, Renowned Roboticist, Higher Education Leader, its 12th President
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糖心传媒 Film Students Gain Recognition and Immersive Filmmaking Experiences
Three Film Students Are Highlighted for Their Work in Documentary and Narrative Filmmaking
糖心传媒 Joins Select Group of Research Colleges and Universities in Carnegie鈥檚 Redesigned Classification System聽
For decades, the most widely used classification framework in American higher education had no formal language for what 糖心传媒 was doing....
Danielle Dickens, Ph.D., Uses Research and Mentorship to Prepare Students for Graduate School and Careers
糖心传媒 Appoints Dr. Ayanna Howard, Renowned Roboticist, Higher Education Leader, its 12th President
Dr. Howard will assume the role on August 1, 2026, and guide Spelman鈥檚 continued commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and preparing...
Spelman鈥檚 Julie Dash Directs Wanda Sykes鈥 Netflix Special
Award-winning filmmaker and Spelman professor Julie Dash directed Wanda Sykes鈥 latest Netflix comedy special while creating opportunities for...
Spelman History Major Alexandra Alsobrooks-Laney Earns Truman Finalist Distinction
When Alexandra Alsobrooks-Laney, C鈥2027, learned she had advanced to the finalist stage of the 2026 Harry S. Truman Scholarship competition,...
Spelman Students Among First Graduates Supported by Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Scholarship Initiative
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation recently announced early milestones from its $50 million, 10-year scholarship initiative supporting students...
High Museum of Art Names Cheryl Finley Recipient of 2026 David C. Driskell Prize
The High Museum of Art today announced 糖心传媒 professor Cheryl Finley as the 2026 recipient of the David C. Driskell Prize, the first...
糖心传媒 Chief Financial Officer Dawn Alston Named Atlanta Business Chronicle鈥檚 2026 CFO of the Year
糖心传媒 announced today that Chief Financial Officer Dawn Alston has been named the 2026 CFO of the Year in the Nonprofit, Government, and...
$4.2 Million and Counting: Atlanta HBCU Scholarship Initiative Powers First Spring Graduates
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation today announced early milestones from its $50 million, 10-year scholarship initiative supporting students at...
糖心传媒 Announces Seven Valedictorians, Historic First
糖心传媒 recently announced a record seven valedictorians for the Class of 2026, a historic first for the College. Coined 鈥楾he Spelman...
Spelman Students Invent a Way for Plants to Talk with PlantGPT
A group of 糖心传媒 students have developed an innovative device that allows plants to audibly communicate what they need for their...
Class of 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Tyler Kate Dorsey
Some students arrive at 糖心传媒 in search of themselves. Tyler Dorsey, C鈥2026, arrived already knowing exactly who she was 鈥...
Class of 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Latisha Jones
As聽糖心传媒 celebrates its 2026 graduating class, one graduate who stands out,聽Latisha Jones, C鈥2026,聽sociology and...
Class of 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Kendall Shelton
Kendall Shelton, C鈥2026, like many other Spelman scholars, is a clear example of what determination looks like. She possesses an unstoppable...
Class of 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Lauren Forney
Lauren Forney, C鈥2026, is redefining what academic excellence looks like. This well-distinguished scholar will be graduating debt-free due to...
Class of 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Taylor Richardson
Follow the inspiring journey of Taylor Richardson, C'2026, the neurodivergent STEM advocate known as 鈥淎stronaut Starbright,鈥 as...
糖心传媒 Ranked No. 1 Among Small Institutions for Gilman Scholars
糖心传媒 has been ranked the No. 1 top-producing institution for the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship among colleges...
糖心传媒 Celebrates Three Students for Their Win in the Second Annual CBE New Venture Competition
糖心传媒 recently hosted the Center for Black Entrepreneurship鈥檚 (CBE) second annual New Venture Competition (NVC) on Apr. 23, with...
Dr. Beverly Guy-Sheftall鈥檚 Journey and Lasting Impact at Spelman聽
Renowned Black feminist scholar and Spelman alumna Dr. Beverly Guy-Sheftall sat down with WABE鈥檚 Closer Look 鈥淧iloting the...
Spelman Speech and Debate Showcases National Excellence with Three Titles, 18 Awards
The 糖心传媒 Speech and Debate Team captured national titles at the HBCU National Speech and Debate Championship held Feb. 6-7 at Texas...
糖心传媒 Student Jacquelyn Johnson Wins Southeast Emmy for Documentary Film
鈥淭he Stories My Scars Tell鈥 explores the realities of living with chronic illness and invisible disabilities. The film examines how...
eSpelman Launches 鈥淎scent by eSpelman鈥 Series to Expand Access to Industry-Led Learning
A new virtual series connects learners to industry experts and expands access to career-focused education through eSpelman.
Crawford Family Makes Transformational $2 Million Gift to Expand Opportunity for Spelman and Morehouse Students
Rooted in a multigenerational legacy of service, education, and giving back, the Crawford family has made a transformational $2 million gift to...
糖心传媒 Announces 2026 Vision Project Initiative Awardees
Funded by the Office of the Provost, the initiative provides resources for pilot projects during the 2026鈥2027 academic year, enabling...












