As Election Day quickly approaches, Georgia residents have come out in record numbers to cast their ballots, and the state leads the nation for early voter turnout. Over a million people have already voted so far, and around 31% of them are Black. One demographic that has been falling behind during the early voting period, […]
Spelman College
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Meet the New Miss Spelman College
A political science major with a minor in dance performance and choreography, Jillian Collier is embracing her title with a plan for change. Her experience at the historic women’s HBCU has been defined by a feeling of sisterhood, which she plans to further foster through a new initiative that could spread beyond the gates of […]
Posted inCriminal Justice, HBCUs
Morehouse College Assault Allegations Spark Spelman Student Protest
This story discusses sexual assault. If you or someone you know needs support, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at (800) 656-4673, or access online support at online.rainn.org. Accusations of sexual misconduct by a prominent Morehouse College fraternity member are roiling the Atlanta University Center, and now Spelman College students are speaking out. Earlier this […]
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Spelman and Morehouse 2026 Homecoming Guide
Morehouse and Spelman alumni and students are taking over Atlanta from Oct. 7 to Oct. 11 for an epic homecoming week. Wednesday, Oct. 7 Kickoff JamTime: noon – 5 p.m.Location: Spelman College Oval, 350 Spelman Lane SW, AtlantaFee: Free Thursday, Oct. 8 Spelman Jewel Chat and Chew (classes ‘77 and earlier)Time: 9 – 10:30 a.m.Location: […]
Posted inEducation, HBCUs
Spelman and Morehouse Top New HBCU College Rankings
Spelman and Morehouse are once again among the nation’s highest-ranked historically Black colleges and universities. Spelman College ranked No. 1 for the 20th consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best HBCUs rankings. Morehouse College ranked No. 4 on the annual list. “Celebrating 20 consecutive years as the nation’s No. 1 HBCU is […]
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Spelman’s New President Says Black Women Must Help Decide What Technology Becomes
On Wednesday, Ayanna Howard and the 650 freshmen in the Class of 2030 will begin their first semester at Spelman College. When Howard was appointed the 12th president earlier this summer, she became the first scientist and engineer to lead the 145-year-old liberal arts college. “This is a legacy and this is a calling,” Howard […]
Posted inEducation, HBCUs, LGBTQ
As HBCU Graduations Near, Some LGBTQ Students Are Left Without Ceremony
As students across the Atlanta University Center plan their graduation celebrations with family and friends, some students are struggling with inclusion. Fighting to have their identity celebrated at graduation, students at Morehouse College, Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University are exploring ways to uplift one another as LGBTQ rights and representation come under attack within […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, HBCUs
Spelman Alum Calida Rawles Returns to Her Alma Mater With New Exhibit
For Calida Rawles, having an exhibition of her art displayed at her alma mater Spelman College is more than just a homecoming, it’s an affirmation to all the Black students who want to pursue a career in the arts. “I remember when this building was open and I remember I was very upset that students […]
Posted inHBCUs, Religion
Despite Public Pressure, Spelman Muslim Group Must Wait Until 2028 for Recognition
Rokiyah Darbo and Qaí Hinds, two Spelman College seniors, have had to give up their quest to officially revive the college’s Muslim student association, An-Nisa, before they graduate in May. Following Capital B Atlanta’s recent reporting on the obstacles An-Nisa have faced in becoming a registered student organization, Spelman is conducting an internal review to […]
Posted inHBCUs, Health, LGBTQ
As HIV Knowledge Lags Among Gen Z, Morehouse Event Pushes Education
With plates of food in hand and laughter echoing throughout the building, Atlanta University Center students gathered at Morehouse College on Wednesday night for an important community dialogue about sexual health and HIV, a conversation many admitted they don’t have often enough. The evening, hosted by the LGBTQ media advocacy group GLAAD and biopharma company […]
