Study abroad to expand your impact on world issues On Tuesday, June 9, SIT Study Abroad and Spelman College hosted a unique summit focused on expanding access
A few years ago, Lena Weathers Johnson sat in a courtroom and watched as a young man who had only been in Atlanta for three months was convicted and
Edward Theodore “Teddy” Riley was the keynote speaker for the Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s 2015 commencement ceremony, and he was presented with the Sankofa Award.
The 2015 Atlanta Technical College commencement was held Friday, May 29 at the Fox Theatre. The ceremony opened with Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas greeting the
Some might say the most exciting part of the college experience is finishing. Thousands of students wait anxiously every year for the day when they
Atlanta City Council President Mitchell will address the Atlanta Technical College class of 2015 during commencement on May 29 at 11 a.m. at the Fox
Has “a beautiful tree with strong roots” ever captured your attention? If not, it’s because you haven’t met Banah Ghadbian, whose names mean exactly that.
All it took was one homecoming celebration and any doubts Erica M. Lamberson, a student at Emory University at the time, had about following in the footsteps
Two female college students are suing their school after allegedly being forced to undergo vaginal examinations. According to reports by WPTV, the incidents took place
Summer will be an exciting time for Calvin King, creative director of Free Lunch Academy, the Chicago-based arts outreach program. Free Lunch Academy produces stage
Following a rousing introduction by Spelman College’s retiring president Beverly Daniel Tatum, the commencement’s 2015 keynote speaker and highly-touted political strategist who has been described
Ronald Nelson has colleges knocking at his front door. With a GPA of 4.58, a 2260 out of 2400 on his SATS, a 34 out
Yes, it’s true that some American companies still have a sense of social responsibility. Starbucks recently announced that it will offer employees full tuition at Arizona
Howard University’s 147th Commencement Convocation was held on Saturday, May 9, 2015, with Ursula M. Burns, chairman and chief executive officer of Xerox Corporation, delivering
I get a daily email from Marcus Ahmed detailing any and every activity going on at my high school alma mater, Hales Franciscan. Most times
It is estimated that 1 in 81 Black children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Boys are diagnosed at a rate five times higher than
On Tuesday, April 21, 2015, KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools officially unveiled the Jesse Owens mural completed by KIPP Strive Academy art teacher and renowned artist
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum doesn’t settle for low hanging fruit. In 2009, when she announced Spelman College’s $150M capital campaign, a lofty goal for those
The 14th annual Bridge Builder Awards took place April 16 at The Foundry at Puritan Mill. Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas, president of Atlanta Technical College, welcomed and recognized the 2015 Bridge Builder recipients.
Metro Atlanta native Daria Jordan, a Buick Achievers Scholarship recipient and senior at Spelman College, was honored at the UNCF 36th “Evening of Stars” showcase. This
