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When Latriece Watkins was named President and CEO of Sam’s Club, the announcement moved quickly across the business world. A Spelman College alum taking the helm of one of the most powerful membership-based retailers in the country is notable, but the real significance of this moment lies in what came before it. Watkins’ rise is not the result of a […]
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Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College’s Office of Research, Innovation and Collaboration hosted its first-ever Scholar Showcase earlier this fall, bringing together a diverse array of faculty, scholars, and practitioners whose work spans from Grammy-nominated music production to menstrual health education, urban heat mapping, and the intricacies of political party nomenclature. Titled “Rooted and Rising,” the daylong
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Courtesy of Spelman College In ESSENCE’s recent Fall/Winter 2025 issue, the magazine highlighted the recent emergence of HBCU alumni and students in markets like fashion, business and STEM markets. Contributor Rachel Ruff spoke with seven HBCU changemakers, including Spelman College student Reese Winston, C’2026, about what it means to pave the way and defy the
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There’s no experience like an HBCU homecoming, and the annual SpelHouse event at Spelman College and Morehouse College was not one to miss! From the beginning, historically Black colleges and universities have been known to foster creativity, unlock more profound knowledge, and provide a safe space for students who were othered because of the color of their skin. Today,
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Spelman College is known for producing shining stars, and actress Adrianna Mitchell is one of them. The Spelman alumna and Atlanta native has landed a role on the Tracy Morgan-led sitcom on Paramount+, “Crutch.” “Crutch” is a spin-off of the incredibly popular CBS sitcom “The Neighborhood,” starring Cedric the Entertainer and Tichina Arnold. The show follows Morgan as
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Spelman College is ushering in a new academic era by renaming its English Department to the Department of Literature, Media & Writing, a move that reflects the institution’s evolving approach to storytelling, creativity, and cultural representation. The decision, which became effective in October 2025, marks a significant shift toward a more inclusive and interdisciplinary framework.
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Two of the most iconic Historically Black Colleges and Universities—Morehouse College and Spelman College—have officially secured the trademark for “SpelHouse,” a term that has long represented the deep bond between the two Atlanta institutions. The move solidifies ownership of one of the most recognizable cultural identities in HBCU history and ensures that the schools, not
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Courtesy of Spelman College As part of the reception, the program members celebrated 170 UNCF/Mellon Ph.D. graduates, who serve with distinction at various types of higher education institutions. “Through their scholarship, leadership, and mentorship, [the recent UNCF/Mellon Ph.D. graduates] uphold the value of using education to document and interrogate the production of knowledge and to
By Lexx Thornton The Spelman College Museum of Fine Art invites you to experience a powerful tribute to sculptor and educator Nancy Elizabeth Prophet, I Will Not Bend an Inch. The exhibition will be on view from Friday, September 5, to Monday, December 6, 2025. Rooted in Spelman College’s enduring commitment to Black women’s intellectual
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Officials with the Department of Natural Resources have confirmed that Joycelyn Wilson, a respected mathematics professor at Spelman College, was found deceased on Sunday morning following the discovery of an empty boat circling Lake Oconee. Lake Oconee stretches from Eatonton to Madison in Georgia. Wilson’s body was located using sonar equipment around 10 a.m. on
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