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It's Going Down at the Toyota HBCU NY CLASSIC 2024! The Morehouse College Maroon Tigers are taking on the Howard University Bisons in a head-to-head epic battle. Join us at the MetLife Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 3 p.m. For Game Day Tickets and Hotel Group Block Reservations visit https://linktr.ee/SpelmanLane

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As we start a new fiscal year, we extend a huge congratulations and welcome to our new NAASC President, Dr. Daria N. Valentine, C'2000! As we begin this new journey together, we look forward to your leadership and the continued legacy of excellence! Let's get to work!
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Happy Social Media Day! 🎉 Let's celebrate the power of our Spelman connections and community through our digital platforms. Cheers to sharing our posts, supporting one another, and spreading positivity. Thank you for being a part of this True Blue digital community. Continue to support our content and encourage others to follow us. Here's to many more moments together!

Congratulations Gwendolyn H. Everett, Ph.D., C'73, for being named the interim dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University. An art historian with more than 30 years of teaching and administration experience at the collegiate level and the current associate dean for Faculty Affairs, Everett’s new role is effective July 1st. She will replace fellow alumna dean Phylicia Rashad, whose three-year tenure ends on June 30th.

Everett has held several roles within the University, including associate dean for the Division of Fine Arts when it was housed under the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition to her academic experience, Everett has been a research consultant with the National Museum of African American History and Culture Plan for Action Presidential Commission. Her findings on African American art collections were documented in 2003’s “The Time Has Come: Report to the President and to the Congress." Drop a 💙in the comments and wish her congratulations.

Congratulations to Jai Ferrell, C’2005, the new chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta. We are incredibly proud to celebrate Jai as she makes history as the first person of color to lead this amazing organization in its 103-year history. Her leadership and vision will undoubtedly inspire and empower countless young girls.

In a recent Instagram post, Jai shared that her grandmother, Eloise Holloway, C'49, once served as Co-Leader of her Girls Scout Troop 881 and our beloved Dr. Jane Smith, C'68, was her mentor and a member of the first African-American Girl Scouts Troop in Georgia. We are so proud of you Jai. May the Spelman and Girl Scouts connection continue. 💙💚

Good News! Braven has extended the volunteer leadership coach application deadline to July 14th. This is your chance to share your industry knowledge, empower the next generation, and provide morale support to current students! Apply via: https://bit.ly/3Fa8ApE
See the flyer below for more details.

On June 19, 1865, freedom finally came for the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas. That day, which would become known as Juneteenth, the Army arrived to enforce what had already been the law of the land for two and a half years — the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, we recognize that Juneteenth not only marks the end of slavery but it is also a day of restoration, remembrance, and celebration.

Happy Father's Day! To all our Spelman Dads, granddads, father figures, Morehouse brothers, and mentors. This day we celebrate you and your many contributions to enhance our lives!

For those whose fathers are among the ancestors, we extend our arms around you on this day. May the precious memories of your dad provide you some comfort.

We love you and just wanted to acknowledge this day and the many days you support and advise us!
From Our Hearts to Thine,
The Office of Alumnae Engagement

Volunteer as a leadership coach and empower the next generation of Spelmanites! Apply via: https://bit.ly/3Fa8ApE
See the flyer below for more details. The deadline to apply is June 16th.

Together, we keep Spelman strong! As the end of the fiscal year draws closer, let’s unite to support the Road to June 30 campaign. Your generosity shapes transformative experiences for our students and secures our legacy for generations to come. Contribute to the Spelman Strong Fund by June 30, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET, and empower our future Spelman sisters. 🔗 Link in Bio!

Congratulations to the lovely ladies of the C'2024 “Sweet” Mu Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. 🩷💚💙

As we are preparing for our reunion ‘BluTique’ here is a deeper look into our vendors ! 🦋
A huge thank you and shout out to all of our amazing vendors! We’ll have two locations: Georgia International Convention Center and Spelman Campus (Lower Manley). Stop by and enjoy the incredible offerings!

As we are preparing for our reunion ‘BluTique’ here is a deeper look into our vendors ! 🦋
A huge thank you and shout out to all of our amazing vendors! We’ll have two locations: Georgia International Convention Center and Spelman Campus (Lower Manley). Stop by and enjoy the incredible offerings!

Happy reunion! 🎉
Check out our hours for the bookstore, Upshaw Café, and retail shops on campus. Can’t wait to see you soon!

Preparing for our reunion ‘BluTique’! 🦋
A huge thank you and shout out to all of our amazing vendors! We’ll have two locations: Georgia International Convention Center and Spelman Campus (Lower Manley). Stop by and enjoy the incredible offerings!

Happy Mother's Day!

Reunion is almost here! Don't forget to download the Spelman Alumnae Guide for Events on the Guidebook app. Visit https://guidebook.com/g/spelmanalumnae/ and check out a list of your class activities as well as Spelman Sponsored events. Happy Reunion

Salute to our hardworking educators! Thank you for your dedication to the profession. This week, may you be showered with love and appreciation. TAG your Spelman sister educators below.

Happy Military Appreciation Month! Let's take the entire month of May to remember the fallen and reflect on the sacrifices made by soldiers, sailors, the armed forces, and all current and former military personnel. May is full of military remembrance from VE Day to Memorial Day. Let's honor all military personnel who protect our freedom.

A Special thank you to for hosting our alumnae panel discussion this morning. Our Spelman on the Hill Scholars walked away empowered and well prepared to navigate their future careers and post graduate life.
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• Was so excited to host and moderate a mentorship discussion about working on Capitol Hill and DC career paths with the young Leaders from in Washingon for the annual immersion program! Our little are so impressive! I can’t wait to expand our in DC! Thank you , , and for taking the time to share your experiences in Washington with these ladies! 💙 ✨ 💙 💙💙💙 ♥️💙

The Alumnae Celebration recognizes our Founders Day honorees Dr. Ruha Benjamin, C'2001, our Honorary Degree recipient, Marian Rucker Shamu, C'65, our Founders Spirit award recipient, and Edwin "Pete" Varner, our True Blue Award recipient. Join us tonight at 6 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 80 Walnut Street in Atlanta for the Alumnae Celebration. The attire is dressy business casual. Visit linktr.ee/SpelmanLane

As we continue to celebrate our future by honoring our legacy, seize this unique opportunity from April 1 to April 11 to unite 1,881 of our sisters for the 11 Days of Giving: Alumnae Class Giving Challenge. For 11 distinct days, proudly display your Spelman pride by making a gift on the day dedicated to the last digit of your graduation year.

Any contribution received by April 11, 11:59 PM EST, will directly impact students for the current fiscal year. We encourage you to Ignite the Spirit of Legacy and strengthen the bonds of sisterhood by collectively contributing to honor the legacy of our Founders. Visit linktr.ee/SpelmanLane to make your gift!
Photo: Founders Day Processional 1947

Join us in celebrating this year's Spelman College Founders Day 2024 honorees during the 143rd Founders Day Convocation on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. in historic Sisters Chapel.
Here are our honorees:

HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT
Dr. Ruha Benjamin, C’2001
Award-winning author, Princeton University Alexander Stewart 1886 Professor of African American Studies Director, Ida B. Wells Just Data Lab Director of Graduate Studies.

FOUNDERS SPIRIT AWARD
Marian Rucker-Shamu, C’65
Former Spelman College Trustee Representative and
Former National President of National Alumnae Association of Spelman College (NAASC)

TRUE BLUE AWARD
Edwin “Pete” Varner
Facilities Management Coordinator

You are cordially invited to join the Spelman Community as we celebrate our awardees in tributes and special presentations on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 6 p.m. at our birthplace, Friendship Baptist Church, 80 Walnut Street, S.W. Atlanta, GA 30314. Please note space is limited for the alumnae celebration, and tickets are $50/per person attending. See the link in our bio to purchase your Alumnae Celebration tickets, register for Founders Day activities, and learn more about our honorees: https://linktr.ee/SpelmanLane

Join us for a relevant and inviting worship service experience in historic Sisters Chapel featuring a dynamic message from Rev. Dr. Sheron Patterson, C’81, Senior Pastor of The Park (Hamilton Park United Methodist Church) in Dallas, Texas, to usher in the Founders Day celebration season, Sunday at 1 p.m. Register here: https://bit.ly/49iMSge

In celebration of Founders Day 2024, the Spelman College Office of Alumnae Engagement invites you to attend History and Traditions Convocation tomorrow, April 4, 2024, at 11 a.m. in Sisters Chapel.

Featuring panelists Provost Pamela Scott-Johnson, Ph.D., C’82, and Anita Foster Washington, C’2013, and moderated by Spelman Student Government Association (SSGA) President Breah Banks, C’2024, this cross-generational conversation is sure to foster understanding and collaboration, ignite a spirit of legacy and build a stronger sisterly bond of shared humanity and community.

Dr. Joyce Johnson is hosting an organ recital featuring Internationally Renowned Artist, Dr. Isabelle Demers from McGill University as part of the Harreld-James Organ Recital Series on Sunday, April 14th, at 5 p.m. in Sisters Chapel. Join us as we celebrate Dr. Joyce Johnson’s 70 years of service to the College. The Concert is free and open to the AUC Community and General Public. Doors Open at 4:15 pm.