Spelman College

Spelman College is proud to maintain its position as the No. 1 HBCU for the 18th year in a row on the @USNews Best Colleges Report! We're also ranked No. 1 in Social Mobility. View all of our 2024-2025 rankings: spelman.edu/news/2024/09/s…

Introducing Polo Ralph Lauren for Oak Bluffs, in association with Morehouse and Spelman Colleges. In 2022, we celebrated the heritage and legacy of dressing at historically Black colleges and universities. Today, we follow that story to Oak Bluffs, a town on Martha’s Vineyard…

Cayla Morgan, C’2026, and Lauren Thompson, C’2027, both 2024 Atlanta Falcons HBCU Fellows, participated in Atlanta Habitat’s “Brush with Kindness” service event to help kick off the 2025 cohort. Congratulations to Dariyana Mitchell, C’2026, who has been selected for the 2025…

“This collection is about more than a charming coastal town; it’s a story of the American dream. Oak Bluffs’ unique history, traditions, and sense of community deeply inspire me and speak to what we are all searching for—a place where you can be free to be yourself, uncontrived,…

Spelman on the West Coast! This summer, Dazaree’ Tylee Ware C’2025, Ashley Renee Casimere C’2025, Taylor Mills C’2026, Winter Phenix C’2027, Erinn Simone Gardner C’2027, Autumn G. Gary C’2027 and Malinda Macauley C’2027 are making waves in San Francisco through the Black 2 San…

This summer, Kelsie Tillage, C’2027, is gaining hands-on experience as a legal and compliance intern at Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America. She’s diving into the intersection of law, corporate responsibility and global business integrity—while learning from Samsung’s…

Leah Arnold, C’2026, is using her voice and values to drive change. The rising senior economics major has served at the Georgia State Capitol with Rep. Bryce Berry, leading outreach efforts like food giveaways and civic engagement events. This summer, she’s continuing her…

Last week, students in the Pre-Health Summer Program enjoyed a meaningful fireside chat with Interim President Roz Brewer. The Spelman College Pre-Health Summer Program (PHSP) is a six-week intensive, residential experience designed for recently admitted students pursuing careers…

Today marks a new chapter at Morehouse college. Congratulations to Dr. F. DuBois Bowman ’92 on becoming the 13th president of @Morehouse! As a fellow AUC leader and your Spelman Sister, I look forward to continued collaboration across our historic campuses. We are so proud to…

Caitlin Scott-Reid of @SpelmanCollege talks about her experience in @ATT's External & Legislative Affairs Internship program: metroatlantaceo.com/video/2025/07/…

Analiese Anaya Poe, C’2028, is spending her #SpelmanSummer immersed in healthcare leadership and clinical training. She began her journey in Kansas City with the Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute, gaining invaluable lessons in professionalism and leadership. She’s now…

This summer, Anaya Henry, C’2026, is diving deep into cancer research at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign under Dr. Sara Pedron-Haba. She’s also taking part in clinical development at Carle Illinois College of Medicine—gaining the skills to turn her passion into…

We welcomed donors + supporters to @SpelmanCollege this week to see SMASH Scholars in action — from design thinking to STEM prep. Help us keep the momentum going! 🧠💻 Donate by July 31 + your donation will be doubled: smash.org/smashthematch #SMASHTheMatch #STEM

From watching Gifted Hands to researching Parkinson’s at Vanderbilt, Nicole Anyanwu, C’2026, is boldly pursuing her dream of becoming a neurosurgeon. This summer, she’s back in Dr. Sara K. Bick’s lab analyzing patient data with MATLAB and contributing to groundbreaking…

Last week, Black Girls Code lit up campus with a dynamic summer camp focused on Artificial Intelligence! From beginner coders to future tech innovators, the week-long experience offered hands-on projects, expert mentorship and a powerful community to inspire the next generation…

We celebrate Anjanette Levert, senior lecturer of documentary filmmaking, for receiving a prestigious Peabody Award for her work as a producer on The Only Doctor! This historic win marks a first for both Levert and director Matthew Hashiguchi for the PBS series Reel South. Read…

Congratulations to Denver Edmonds and Miya Scaggs for being named 2025 Spike Fellows. Through the AUCC + Spike Lee x Gersh Agency program, they’ll embark on an 8-week paid immersive experience, complete with agency rotations, mentorship, off-site learning and service projects.…

From Atlanta to Milan to Oak Ridge—Lauren Forney, C’2026, is on the move! After balancing a 21-credit hour course load, mentoring fellow health science majors, and interning with MSM’s Cancer Equity Institute, she studied Women in Leadership in Milan with IES Abroad. Now, she’s…

Meet Arianna Smith-Forte and Joie Whitmon, C’2027 — two computer science majors blazing trails in tech as interns in Meta’s ultra-competitive Meta University program in Menlo Park, CA! Selected from over 15,000 applicants, they’re among just 88 students nationwide chosen to work…

Congratulations to Zariah Ella Taylor, C'2026, Ana Villavasso, C’2026, Djenebou Traore, C'2025, Finley Warren, C’2027, Gracie Cardwell, C’2027, Julea Thomas, C’2027, Lauren Thompson, C’2027, and Sydney Robinson, C’2028 for being selected for the prestigious NBA HBCU Fellowship!…

Inside the labs at The Black Beauty STEMinist! Spelman recently hosted a powerful week-long Lab Intensive + Symposia, bringing together students to explore hair, skin, color & fragrance formulations alongside industry pros.#BlackBeautySTEMinist #SpelmanSummer