Tag: Spelman College
‘Dimeji Togunde Honored for Lifetime Achievement in Global Education
Dr. 'Dimeji Togunde is the vice provost for global education at Spelman College. Since joining the college's faculty in 2011, he has more than doubled the number of study abroad destinations for Spelman students.
UNCF President Michael Lomax Receives Andrew Jackson Young Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Lomax is currently in his twentieth year as president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund. He has dedicated his five-decades-long career to civic duty and education, including service as the fifth president of Dillard University in New Orleans.
Spelman College President Helene Gayle Announces Personal Leave of Absence
Effective immediately, Spelman College President Helene Gayle is on a personal leave of absence. The college did not specify the reason for her leave, nor her expected return date. Roz Brewer, former chair of Spelman's board of trustees, has been named interim president.
U.S. News and World Report Names Spelman College the Top HBCU in the Nation
This is the eighteenth consecutive year U.S. News and World Report has named Spelman College as the best HBCU in the country. Howard University was second, Florida A&M University and Tuskegee University tied for third, and Morehouse College was fifth.
Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Forbes Magazine Names Howard University the Top HBCU in the Country
This year, Forbes magazine listed Howard University as the top HBCU and 273rd best higher education institution in the United States. Spelman College, Morehouse College, Florida A&M University, North Carolina A&T State University, and Hampton University were also listed among the country's top 500 colleges and universities.
Spelman College Partners with HERide to Enhance Campus Safety and Support Services
HERide is a public rideshare service that is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and woman-friendly transportation for both drivers and passengers. This new partnership will create a safer campus for Spelman College students during the current Red Zone time period when sexual assault cases on college campuses are at their highest.
Spelman College Announces New Strategic Plan for Academic Excellence and Growth
Spelman's new strategic plan, The "Elevat-ED: Empowering Excellence, Inspiring Change," aims to enhance all sectors of the college and foster a commitment to continuous strategic growth
Spelman College Establishes Research and Teaching Partnerships with Three Nigerian Universities
Spelman College has recently signed a partnership agreement with three Lagos-based universities in an effort to strengthen the educational ties between the United States, Nigeria, and other African communities.
Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Saida Grundy Wins Race, Gender, and Class Book Award From the American Sociology Association
Dr. Grundy's book, Respectable: Politics and Paradox in Making the Morehouse Man, explores the culture and experiences of graduates from Morehouse College in Atlanta, the country's only historically Black college for men.
Spelman College Wins $1 Million Grant From Goldman Sachs’ Market Madness HBCU Competition
In addition to Spelman College, Howard University, Florida A&M University, and Delaware State University all secured grants for their participation in this year's Market Madness Competition.
Oakwood University Wins 2024 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
The Honda All-Star Challenge is an annual academic competition for students and faculty at historically Black colleges and universities. This year's top finisher, Oakwood University, received a $100,000 grant for their win.
Spelman College to Establish the First-Ever Cosmetic Chemistry Program at an HBCU
In the Fall 2024 semester, Spelman College will offer a concentration in cosmetic chemistry for chemistry majors as well as a minor in cosmetic science for students in other majors. It will be the first offering of its kind at a historically Black college or university.
Four Atlanta University Center HBCUs Receive $14 Million Grant from National Science Foundation
Four historically Black schools within the Atlanta University Center have been awarded a $14 million grant from the National Science Foundation to expand the research support and capacity across the consortium The project will be led by researchers at Spelman College in collaboration with Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Clark Atlanta University.
Johnnetta Betsch Cole Appointed President-In-Residence of the United Negro College Fund Capital Campaign
“With her immense expertise and passion for education, Dr. Cole will play a pivotal role in advancing the goals of our capital campaign and UNCF’s mission of ensuring equal access to higher education for underrepresented students of color,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and chief executive officer of the United Negro College Fund.
Alicia Fontnette Appointed Executive Director of the National Council for Black Studies
The National Council for Black Studies has selected Alicia Fontnette as the organization's executive director. Dr. Fontnette is an assistant professor in the department of African studies at the University of Delaware, which will serve as the council's new headquarters.
Spelman College Received the Largest Single Donation Ever Given to a HBCU
Spelman College, the historically Black liberal arts institution for women in Atlanta has announced a $100 million gift. The donation is from businesswoman and philanthropist Ronda Stryker and her husband William Johnston, Chairman of Greenleaf Trust. Stryker has been a Spelman College Trustee since 1997.
New Administrative Duties for Four African Americans at Colleges and Universities
Taking on new administrative positions in higher education are Patrick Davis Sr. at the new BlueOval City campus of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jackson, Salena Gray Jegede at Spelman College in Atlanta, Marchon Jackson at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and Wendy Thompson at Fisk University in Nashville.
Spelman College – Empowering Women Toward More Civic Engagement
Community engagement enables Spelman College students the opportunity to understand and appreciate the responsibilities they have to society more fully.
Spelman College and Xavier University Partner With the University of Manchester in England
The arrangement with the University of Manchester will help to enhance the HBCUs' dedication to international research and teaching with increased engagement with higher education around the globe.
Sophia Bethena Jones: Canada’s First Black Woman to Earn a Medical Degree
Sophia B. Jones was accepted as an undergraduate at the University of Toronto in 1879. However, she was not admitted to the medical school, doubly damned by being both a woman and Black. She went on to earn a medical degree at the University of Michigan.
Lisa Herring Is the New President of the PROPEL Center in Atlanta
The PROPEL Center was created in 2021 to support HBCU students and faculty through a robust virtual platform, a physical campus in the historic Atlanta University Center, as well as on-campus activations at partner institutions. Dr. Herring is the former superintendent of the public schools systems in Atlanta and Birmingham.
Higher Education Grants or Gifts of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Marla Frederick Will Be the Next Dean of Harvard Divinity School
Dr. Frederick is currently the Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Religion and Culture at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. Prior to her appointment at Emory, she served on the Harvard faculty from 2003 to 2019
New Course on AI in Basketball Is Being Offered to Atlanta University Center Consortium Students
The for-credit class on artificial intelligence in sports, which launches this fall on Morehouse’s campus, will welcome students from Morehouse, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University who have chosen majors in the areas of math, physics, and engineering.
Higher Education Grants or Gifts of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Three African American Women Who Have Been Appointed to Provost Positions
Pamela E. Scott-Johnson was named provost and vice president for academic affairs at Spelman College in Atlanta, effective August 1. Allyson L. Watson was appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at Florida A&M University and Ana Hunt was named provost of the University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College.
Spelman College Students Participating in Four-Week Study Abroad Program in Japan
With financial aid from the U.S. State Department, 26 students and two faculty members from historically Black Spelman College in Atlanta are spending four weeks in Japan participating in a study abroad program at Josai International University to study Japanese language, history, and culture.
Spelman College Team Wins $1 Million in the Goldman Sachs Market Madness
This year, Goldman Sachs expanded the program to include 150 students from 12 HBCUs, selected from more than 400 applications. Students were split into 31 teams and, throughout the semester, conducted company research and proposed a strategic business solution for featured client, L’Oreal.
Higher Education Grants or Gifts of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Spelman College President Helene Gayle Honored for Her Philanthropic Work
Before becoming president of Spelman College in July 2022, Dr. Gayle was president and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust, one of the nation’s oldest and largest community foundations. Earlier, Dr. Gayle was president and CEO of CARE, a leading international humanitarian organization.
Higher Education Grants or Gifts of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Spelman College Students Will Participate in Ocean Exploration Research
Spelman College, the historically Black liberal arts educational institution for women in Atlanta, has entered into a partnership with OceanX, a nonprofit organization involved in global ocean exploration, to offer the college's students an in-depth experience with ocean exploration and marine science and operations.
In Memoriam: Roslyn Elizabeth Pope, 1938-2023
While a senior at Spelman College in Atlanta, Pope along with a young Julian Bond wrote "An Appeal for Human Rights," which laid the groundwork for the formation of civil rights protests by college students in Atlanta.
Spike Lee Creates New Fellowship Program for Graduates of Atlanta HBCUs
Film director Spike Lee in conjunction with Gersh, the Hollywood-based talent agency, has established the Spike Lee Fellows program. Under the program, five graduates of Atlanta HBCUs will be selected and provided with student debt relief, industry mentorship, post-graduate internships, and full-time employment in the entertainment industry.
