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Women's Basketball: Rutgers’ Stringer Receives Legacy Of Leadership Award (Rutgers)
posted on May 16, 2012 at 11:46:00 am
Rutgers head women’s basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer was one of four recipients of the Legacy of Leadership Award, presented at the Eighth Annual Spelman College Leadership Conference on Wednesday, May 16 in Atlanta, Ga. -
Theology student latest victim in string of Atlanta robberies (Florida Times-Union)
posted on April 30, 2012 at 08:56:00 am
ATLANTA | Police say a theology student who reported being robbed at gunpoint is the latest student to be attacked in a string of such cases in Atlanta. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Interdenominational Theological Center student was walking home from a friend's house around 4 a.m. Sunday after studying. He said two armed men "came out of nowhere" and stole his wallet, cell phone, iPad and book bag. Authorities say the attack happened one day after the gun-point robbery of two female Spelman College students. read more -
2 Spelman students among 5 robbed at Atlanta park (ajc)
posted on April 28, 2012 at 10:45:00 am
Two Spelman College students became the latest victims of crimes against college students Saturday when they were among five people robbed at gunpoint overnight at a park west of the campus, Atlanta police said. -
Oprah Will Speak at Spelman Graduation (Hispanic Business)
posted on April 19, 2012 at 07:19:00 pm
Oprah Winfrey will serve as Spelman College's commencement speaker, officials announced Thursday. The ceremony will be held May 20 at the Georgia International Convention Center. About 550 students are expected to graduate.... -
Weekend best bets: March 30-April 1 (ajc)
posted on March 29, 2012 at 03:58:00 am
Hear that tasty, tasty bacon sizzling? You will if you head to Dad's Garage on Saturday for the swine-tastic BaconFest, the theater troupe's popular annual fundraiser. Photo of Pine Street Market's applewood smoked bacon by Renee Brock/ Special **FRIDAY** **Stage:** The musical stage version of the classic Mel Brooks film comedy “Young Frankenstein” is at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre through April 1. **Families, performing arts:** Celebrate the animated films of Disney with “Disney On Ice Presents Treasure Trove,” which includes a visit to the world of princesses from Snow White and Cinderella to Mulan and Tiana. It continues at the Gwinnett Arena through April 1. **Music:** The Spelman College Jazz -
Your morning jolt: A Skittles-and-hoodies protest headed for the state Capitol (ajc)
posted on March 23, 2012 at 08:44:00 am
Monday is shaping up to be a day of protest at and around the state Capitol. Students from Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, and John Marshall Law School are putting together a Skittles-and-hoodies protest focused on the Florida killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin and Florida’s “stand your ground” law. Demonstrators will be targeting several gun bills still under consideration by the Legislature, which they term “a continuation” of Georgia’s 2006 law that expanded the circumstances under which a shooter could claim self-defense. *** **The annual President’s Day fund-raiser for the** Georgia Republican party on Monday – usually a sleepy event – is likely to get more attention this -
Money Talks, Not Walks (BET.com)
posted on May 19, 2011 at 02:01:38 pm
BET.com speaks with a Spelman College graduate who faces the reality of debt after graduation. -
EPA Announces 2nd Southeastern Symposium on Sustainable Environmental Practices at College and Universities (GA) (Manufacturing.net)
posted on May 17, 2011 at 05:15:45 pm
(ATLANTA ? May 17, 2011) ? The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Spelman College will co-host the 2nd Annual Southeastern Symposium on Sustainable Environmental Practices at Colleges and Universities on June 6 ? 7, 2011 -
Video/Photos: Michelle Obama Speaks at Spelman Graduation (EURweb)
posted on May 16, 2011 at 03:47:45 pm
*First Lady Michelle Obama addressed 550 Spelman College graduates Sunday in College Park, encouraging the young women to help others, overcome obstacles and “do big things.” [Scroll down to watch speech in its entirety.] Obama delivered her keynote speech to 9,000 people in the ballroom of the Georgia International Convention Center, saluting the graduating class [...] -
Michelle Obama Speaks At Spellman College (The Huffington Post)
posted on May 16, 2011 at 01:39:48 pm
ATLANTA -- First lady Michelle Obama was welcomed with thunderous cheers and told the 550 graduating from Spelman College, an historically black women's school, that no matter where they go, they need to bring the school's ideals to the world. -
Michelle Obama Inspires Spelman College Class of 2011 (BET.com)
posted on May 16, 2011 at 01:31:33 pm
First lady issues a charge to change the world. A very happy first lady Michelle Obama receives an honorary degree from Spelman College president Beverly D. Tatum. -
First lady welcomed at Spelman College (The Augusta Chronicle)
posted on May 16, 2011 at 03:42:16 am
ATLANTA --- First lady Michelle Obama was welcomed with thunderous cheers and told the 550 graduating from Spelman College, a historically black women's school, that no matter where they go, they need to bring the school's ideals to the world. -
Michelle Obama speaks at Spelman College (UPI)
posted on May 16, 2011 at 12:03:31 am
ATLANTA, May 15 (UPI) -- First lady Michelle Obama reminded graduating seniors at Spelman College in Atlanta Saturday of their obligation to pay forward the inheritance they received. -
Graduates at historically black college in Atlanta welcome first lady Michelle Obama (Washington Post)
posted on May 15, 2011 at 10:49:14 pm
ATLANTA — First lady Michelle Obama was welcomed with thunderous cheers and applause as she took the podium to deliver the commencement address at a historically black women’s college in Atlanta. Her arrival Sunday at Spelman College took on the atmosphere of a homecoming as she stood before the graduates. Most of the crowd were mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters or female cousins — all ... -
First Lady Welcomed At Spelman College (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta)
posted on May 15, 2011 at 08:46:00 pm
First lady Michelle Obama was welcomed with thunderous cheers and applause as she took the podium to deliver the commencement address at a historically black women's college in Atlanta. -
First lady welcomed at historically black college (Boston Globe)
posted on May 15, 2011 at 08:26:02 pm
First lady Michelle Obama was welcomed with thunderous cheers and told the 550 graduating from Spelman College, an historically black women's school, that no matter where they go, they need to bring the school's ideals to the world. -
First lady welcomed at historically black college (The San Francisco Examiner)
posted on May 15, 2011 at 07:50:27 pm
ERRIN HAINES Associated Press ATLANTA First lady Michelle Obama was welcomed with thunderous cheers and told the 550 graduating from Spelman College, an historically black women's school, that no matter where they go, they need to bring the school's ideals to the world. The graduates welled with pride upon her arrival, even as she clapped enthusiastically for their achievements. In Obama, the ... -
Michelle Obama to speak to Spelman grads (Rome News-Tribune)
posted on May 15, 2011 at 03:42:00 pm
ATLANTA (AP) — First Lady Michelle Obama will speak to more than 550 graduates during commencement activities at Spelman College this weekend. The event is set for 3 p.m. Sunday at the Georgia I... -
Returning to Spelman with First Lady Michelle Obama (The White House)
posted on May 15, 2011 at 02:36:24 pm
Update: Read remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama's Commencement address at Spelman College here . Today, Mrs. Obama will address the 2011 graduating class of Spelman College, a historically black liberal arts college in Atlanta for women who seek to change the world in meaningful and inspirational ways. As a graduate of Spelman, and as a member of the Obama’s staff since 2004, this trip ... -
Michelle Obama to speak to Spelman grads (Washington Examiner)
posted on May 15, 2011 at 08:45:47 am
The Associated Press The Associated Press ATLANTA First Lady Michelle Obama will speak to more than 550 graduates during commencement activities at Spelman College this weekend. The event is set for 3 p.m. Sunday at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. Spelman officials said that Obama will also receive an honorary degree from the college. Spelman, a historically black ... -
Michelle Obama to speak to Spelman grads (WRCB Chattanooga)
posted on May 15, 2011 at 08:29:08 am
Associated Press - May 15, 2011 4:14 AM ET ATLANTA (AP) - First Lady Michelle Obama will speak to more than 550 graduates during commencement activities at Spelman College this weekend. -
Michelle Obama buzz building at Spelman College (WXIA-TV Atlanta)
posted on May 12, 2011 at 11:23:34 pm
It's hard to match the excitement of a college graduation. But for the ladies in Spelman College's class of 2011, this year's commencement speaker might come very close. -
HBCU Summit Puts Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Issues on the Table (BET.com)
posted on April 30, 2011 at 12:16:35 am
The event, the first of its kind, brings together nine HBCUs to talk exclusively about LGBT issues on campuses. Still considered a taboo subject on many Black college campuses, a summit taking place Friday at Atlanta HBCU Spelman College seeks to open the dialogue on gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender issues. -
Historic Summit Explores Difference, Inclusivity, Gender and Sexual Politics at HBCUs (Newswise)
posted on April 25, 2011 at 02:23:46 pm
Nine HBCUs convene for the first time at Spelman College on Friday, April 29 to present research findings and dialogue about LGBT issues on Black college campuses. -
Curators to Discuss 'The Global Africa Project' at Spelman College (Newswise)
posted on April 14, 2011 at 02:26:50 pm
Lowery Stokes Sims, Ph.D., and Leslie King-Hammond, Ph.D., participate in "Exploring Global Africa" on Wednesday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art. -
The 2011 Spelman College Leadership and Women of Color Conference Tells Women Why It's Important to Put 'Self' First (Newswise)
posted on April 12, 2011 at 06:26:43 pm
Women will learn the edict: "put self first" to attain greater health, career success and overall well-being at the Seventh Annual Spelman College Leadership and Women of Color Conference, May 11-12. -
Foundation Leaders Gather to Discuss How Women Are Shaping Philanthropy (Newswise)
posted on April 11, 2011 at 03:26:43 pm
On April 21, 2011, at 4 p.m., foundation leaders will gather at Spelman College to discuss how women are leveraging their economic power to redefine philanthropy in the 21st century. -
Spelman College Celebrates 130 Years of Educating Women for Leadership and Service (Newswise)
posted on April 5, 2011 at 08:29:30 pm
On April 7, Spelman College will celebrate its Founders Day with star-studded performances and a conversation with entertainment legend Stevie Wonder. -
Spelman College Digital Moving Image Salon Reel Women Film Showcase Celebrates Digital Innovation in Filmmaking and ... (Newswise)
posted on April 4, 2011 at 10:18:21 pm
The 7th annual film showcase on April 12 and April 14 features student film screenings and a social media panel discussion comprised of five African-American digital innovators. -
Photo of the Day: IngridMwangiRobertHutter (Creative Loafing Atlanta)
posted on March 29, 2011 at 11:39:50 pm
This image is of a piece from the "Constant Triumph" exhibit by IngridMwangiRobertHutter at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art. According to the exhibit catalog, "after working together for several years and marrying, Mwangi and Hutter merged their names and biographies, began working as one artistic identity, and formed the collective IngridMwangiRobertHutter.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the ... -
First Lady to Speak at Spelman Graduation Ceremony (EURweb)
posted on March 26, 2011 at 04:25:09 pm
*First lady Michelle Obama will serve as the commencement speaker at Spelman College, the White House announced Friday. The ceremony for more than 500 graduates will be held on May 15 in the Georgia International Convention Center. Mrs. Obama will also receive an honorary degree. “Having Mrs. Obama as our 2011 commencement speaker is a [...] -
Michelle Obama to deliver Spelman commencement address (WXIA-TV Atlanta)
posted on March 25, 2011 at 07:08:26 pm
First Lady Michelle Obama will address the graduating students at Atlanta's Spelman College on May 15.