Spelman College

09/09/2026

Spelmanites, your next opportunity could be one conversation away. Join us for the 2026 AUC Consortium Career Fair and connect with employers, explore internship and job opportunities, and take the next step toward your career.

📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 1–6 PM
📍 AmericasMart, Building 2, Atlanta

Click here to register: https://l1nq.com/1z20ygw

09/04/2026

Spelman College remembers trailblazing women’s right advocate Gloria Steinem, who passed away earlier this week. Steinem was a fierce activist, journalist, and champion for gender equity. Here’s a trip down memory lane to her 2016 visit to Spelman.

Steinem joined renowned feminist, journalist, and social and politi...

09/03/2026

This summer, Spelman College partnered with the BronzeLens Film Festival to host the BLFF Encore Series, with weekly screenings from July 16 through August 6 featuring independent Black filmmakers across Afrofuturism, documentaries, short films and family-centered storytelling.

Through the series, Spelman continued to create space for stories that expand perspectives, spark conversation and celebrate the breadth of Black creativity.

Learn more:

Spelman College and the BronzeLens Film Festival (BLFF) are pleased to announce the BLFF Encore Series, a collaborative summer film series designed to celebrate the power of independent cinema while providing audiences with engaging conversations around culture, creativity, innovation and identity.....

08/25/2026

From Barcelona to soccer's biggest stage. ⚽💙

Eva Jernigan, C'2029, studied in Barcelona. Two months later, she was selected as a Flag Bearer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, bringing two unforgettable experiences full circle.

Spelman College student Eva Jernigan, C’2029, had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to serve as a Coca-Cola Flag Bearer at the FIFA World Cup Final 2026™ this past July at New York New Jersey Stadium (otherwise known as MetLife Stadium).

08/25/2026

Save the date! The Center of Excellence for Black Women in STEM Summit returns on September 11.

Join students, educators, researchers, and industry leaders for a day of thought-provoking conversations, networking, and collaboration, all focused on strengthening pathways for Black women in STEM.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us!
https://www.spelman.edu/events/2026/09/the-center-of-excellence-for-black-women-in-stem-summit-2026.html

08/21/2026

Spelman College’s 12th President, Dr. Ayanna Howard, joined the Class of 2030 and their families during New Student Orientation.

Dr. Howard connected with students and families, celebrated alongside the Spelman community and shared words of encouragement with our newest Spelmanites.

As the Class of 2030 begins its journey, these moments reflect the community, connection, and lifelong Sisterhood at the heart of the Spelman experience.

Welcome, Class of 2030!

08/20/2026

Ready to level up your leadership? Join us for ASCENT: The Art of Leading Yourself & Others, an eSpelman industry-led master class on career acceleration.

This virtual session brings together experts in finance, AI strategy, executive coaching, and entrepreneurship to share real insights on leading with intention, both in your career and in your life.

📅 Virtual Session — August 25, 2026
🕖 7:00 – 8:30 PM EST
Register now: https://apply.spelman.edu/register/?id=ab93e651-0d31-4204-8868-3cd40b2195cb

08/19/2026

The first day of class is here! Our Spelmanites showed up ready to kick off the semester with energy, purpose, and a whole lot of Spelman spirit. Here's to a great start to the year.

Tag us in your first day moment, we'd love to see it!

08/19/2026

Spelman College is proud to welcome Dr. Ayanna Howard as our 12th President. As a world-renowned AI scientist and roboticist, Dr. Howard brings a STEM background and firm belief in the transformative power of a liberal arts education. As she steps on our historic grounds, Dr. Howard shares what her position means and extends a special welcome to the Class of 2030.

Watch Dr. Howard's welcome message: https://youtu.be/OHYmR0AIj9A

Follow President Howard’s official updates and leadership perspective on X: https://x.com/SpelmanPres1881

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08/15/2026

Behind every Spelman woman is a family cheering her on. This week, we welcomed the parents, siblings, and loved ones who make the journey to campus alongside our newest students. Because Spelman's mission is theirs too.

08/12/2026

New Student Orientation is underway, and we are pleased to welcome the Class of 2030 to Spelman College.

We wish our newest Spelmanites well as they unpack, settle into campus life, and begin making new connections with their sisters and the broader Spelman community. These first days mark the beginning of a journey grounded in academic excellence and strengthened by a lifelong Sisterhood.

Welcome to campus, Class of 2030!

08/11/2026

Tomorrow, Spelman College welcomes the Class of 2030 for New Student Orientation.

As our newest students arrive on campus, they will begin forming friendships, discovering campus resources, and building the connections that support academic excellence. We look forward to seeing these first experiences grow into a lifelong Spelman Sisterhood.

Join us in welcoming the Class of 2030!

08/05/2026

This summer, Carrington Wash, C'2028, is interning with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) through the HBCU Southern Summer Institute for Worker Justice in partnership with Clark Atlanta University's W.E.B. Du Bois Southern Center for the Study of Public Policy.

Through this immersive experience, Carrington is building skills in worker justice, community organizing, coalition building, and public policy advocacy while exploring how collective action and legislative engagement can create meaningful change.

As an aspiring attorney and public servant, Carrington is using this opportunity to strengthen her commitment to advocating for underserved communities. She was also selected to receive the SEIU Merit Award in recognition of her academic achievement and dedication to community service.

Congratulations, Carrington, on representing Spelman College with purpose and leadership.