Articles from Spelman College

Gift marks the second direct contribution from Scott to Spelman and will support student access and affordability, as well as technology and academic innovation

New Curriculum Addresses Critical Shortage of Biomedical Data Scientists While Positioning HBCU Students at Forefront of Precision Medicine Revolution.

ATLANTA, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spelman College, a global leader in the education of women of African descent, today announced that it will review and refine its comprehensive technology roadmap in collaboration with Accenture. This initiative represents a critical first step in Spelman’s institutional AI journey and is a cornerstone of the College’s broader strategic plan. It will advance Spelman’s infrastructure to deliver personalized, AI-enhanced learning experiences for students, streamline administrative work for faculty and staff, and position graduates to lead in an AI-driven global economy.Accenture will conduct a comprehensive review of Spelman’s technology strategy, focusing on five key areas:

ATLANTA, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spelman College is pleased to announce a $16.5 million gift from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to expand student scholarship support. The funding is part of a broader $50 million, 10-year scholarship commitment from the Blank Foundation to support students at Spelman, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Morris Brown College. 

ATLANTA, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spelman College, a global leader in the education of women of African descent, today announced the formation of the Advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ad Hoc Committee of the Board of Trustees. This high-level committee is charged with integrating AI across campus academic and operational functions to further advance the mission of the College, ensuring its graduates are prepared to lead in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world.

ATLANTA, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spelman College has been ranked No. 1 among the 2026 Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by U.S. News & World Report. This year, Spelman was also ranked No. 2 on the list of Top Performers in Social Mobility and remains among the top 40 Best National Liberal Arts institutions at No. 37.   

Class of 2025 is the largest graduating class in Spelman history

Class of 2025 is the largest graduating class in Spelman history

Weekend-long, 24-Hour Hackathon Competition, Hosted by Spelman College, Planned Entirely by Students

ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Homecoming at Spelman College was a star-studded affair as the College celebrated the official opening of the newly-renovated LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson Performing Arts Center on Thursday, October 24.  LaTanya, C’71, and Sam, Morehouse ’72, were joined by family, Hollywood A-listers and the Spelman community to dedicate the center and unveil a mural highlighting their lifetime of achievements in the arts. 

Spelman is also the top school for social mobility and among the top 40 liberal arts colleges in the nation

Award-winning actress to address graduating class of more than 500 students

The AUC-Granted collaboration includes Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Clark Atlanta University

ATLANTA, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spelman College is honored to announce a $100 million historic gift – the largest single donation ever to an HBCU.    The donation is from businesswoman and philanthropist Ronda Stryker and her husband William Johnston, Chairman of Greenleaf Trust.