Happy Founders Day Spelman College!
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Posted By: Kennedy Williams on April 10, 2022 Founded April 11, 1881 as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, the school was renamed Spelman College in 1924. Now a global leader in the education of women of African descent, Spelman is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and they are proud members of the Atlanta University Center Consortium. Today the Spelman student body comprises more than 2,100 students from 43 states and 10 foreign countries. Spelman empowers women to engage the many cultures of the world and inspires a commitment to positive social change through service. Spelman is dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical and leadership development of our students. Spelman is proud of its 76 percent graduation rate (average over six years), one of the best in the nation, but support doesn’t stop once students step on stage to take their diploma. The school's global alumnae network is strong, providing connections and helping hands to graduates as they begin on their path of global engagement. Spelman College Mission Statement Spelman College, a historically Black college and a global leader in the education of women of African descent, is dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical, and leadership development of its students. Through diverse learning modalities, Spelman empowers the whole person to engage the many cultures of the world and inspires a commitment to positive social change. Happy Founders Day to the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Spelman College! SOURCE: Spelman College If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Kennedy Williams
From Loganville, GA Spelman College class of 2020 Member Since July 2016 |
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