Spelman College Honors Program

Spelman College Honors Program The Ethel Waddell Githii Honors Program at Spelman College

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The Spelman College Ethel Waddell Githii Honors Program enhances the overall intellectual environment of the Spelman community by sponsoring lectures, promoting the development of innovative courses, encouraging intellectual inquiry, and celebrating academic achievement. The primary goal of the program is to provide a stimulating environment in which young scholars can confidently pursue their ind

ividual and shared intellectual interests, and discover the sheer joy of rigorous intellectual inquiry. The program is interdisciplinary, and participants are encouraged to expand their intellectual horizons beyond their major fields of study. The program provides a diverse set of opportunities for intellectually curious and highly motivated young women who genuinely enjoy exploring, discovering and learning. Honors Program participants take special courses, form close intellectual and mentoring relationships with faculty members, and conduct independent research. Spelman women who participate in the program are inspired to become intellectually engaged and socially responsible, and to remain so throughout their lives. Established in 1980, the Honors Program was renamed the Ethel Waddell Githii Honors Program in 1992. A distinguished scholar, teacher, and Spelman graduate, Dr. Githii served as the director of the Honors Program from 1985 to 1990.

05/19/2026
We are so proud to present and congratulate the graduating seniors of the class of 2026 who have achieved distinction wi...
05/16/2026

We are so proud to present and congratulate the graduating seniors of the class of 2026 who have achieved distinction within the program! These scholars have demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and intellectual sovereignty beyond the classroom and in their respective disciplines. Congratulations, scholars!🩵🤍

We are proud to present and celebrate the students of the graduating class of 2026 who have achieved High Distinction wi...
05/16/2026

We are proud to present and celebrate the students of the graduating class of 2026 who have achieved High Distinction within the program! This honor is reserved for select students who demonstrate exemplary commitment to academic excellence in their disciplines, but more importantly, beyond them. These scholars show true commitment to a cultivation of intellectual sovereignty, community, and the life of the mind. Congratulations, scholars!🧡🩵

We are so proud to present and congratulate the graduating seniors of the class of 2026 who have achieved distinction wi...
05/16/2026

We are so proud to present and congratulate the graduating seniors of the class of 2026 who have achieved distinction within the program! These scholars have demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and intellectual sovereignty beyond the classroom and in their respective disciplines. Congratulations, scholars!🩵

Meet Nowshin Taranum Sh*thi, a first-year Biochemistry major from Atlanta with interests in healthcare, public policy, a...
05/08/2026

Meet Nowshin Taranum Sh*thi, a first-year Biochemistry major from Atlanta with interests in healthcare, public policy, and social justice

Hand-selected by the Honors Program Continuum Team, Nowshin’s piece Do Not Pass Go Without Insurance uses Monopoly as a metaphor to explore how insurance, employment, and cost shape access to healthcare in America.

So proud of her impactful work! 🩵🧡

Today we celebrate the life of Gabby Knox, a beloved member of our Honors community. We extend our deepest condolences t...
04/24/2026

Today we celebrate the life of Gabby Knox, a beloved member of our Honors community. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and everyone whose life she touched 🩵.

Graduating Scholars, please join us next Tuesday for “The Final Flourish” to commemorate and celebrate your time in the ...
04/22/2026

Graduating Scholars, please join us next Tuesday for “The Final Flourish” to commemorate and celebrate your time in the Honors Program. Please check your emails for superlatives & photo submission. We hope to see you there 💐🩵🧡!

Happy Founders Day, Scholars! Celebrating 145 years of Spelman College 🩵🧡💁🏽‍♀️!
04/11/2026

Happy Founders Day, Scholars! Celebrating 145 years of Spelman College 🩵🧡💁🏽‍♀️!

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