From Rwanda to Japan, Spelman Welcomes New Students

Some traveled to Spelman College from as far away as Rwanda and South Africa, while others journeyed from countries such as Japan, Kenya, and the Czech Republic. These young women are Spelman College’s newest global citizens and several are among the 500 members of the class of 2016 who are representing their respective countries while [...]

Students Connect With the Girls of Oprah Winfrey’s Leadership Academy

When Raynette Palmer, C’2012, and Zuri Adele, C’2012, touched down in South Africa at the end of May, they had no idea how empowering the next two months would be. They received as much out of their time spent at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls as the young students they met got in [...]

Spelman College Goes Global in its SACS Reaffirmation

This year, another record-breaking number of Spelman students will be located around the world as Fulbright Scholars.  In September, 25 students from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will visit to get a glimpse of life at Spelman.  With a $17 million gift from an anonymous donor, Spelman is expanding its [...]