During this divisive period in the U.S., Historically Black Colleges and Universities are receiving significant philanthropic funding that leaders say will strengthen academic programs, support capital projects and help students excel. In recent weeks, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated millions to Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University and Howard University — adding to the substantial gifts […]
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Success on Sunset: restoring historic 220 Sunset for affordable housing
It was 2019, and the demolition permit had been issued. 220 Sunset Avenue — the apartment building developed by Rev. Maynard Jackson Sr. and where his family lived — appeared destined for the scrap heap. There was such history in the red brick building. The Jackson family lived on the top floor of the building, […]
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Taraji P. Henson to deliver keynote at Spelman College commencement
Academy Award-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson will serve as the keynote speaker for Spelman College’s 138th commencement ceremony on May 18. The ceremony will be held at the Georgia International Convention Center, where Henson will also receive an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree, a Spelman College statement said. Henson is a graduate of Howard […]
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Spelman’s interim president addresses Helene Gayle’s resignation after leave of absence
Spelman College announced that its president, Dr. Helene Gayle, will not return after taking a leave of absence in October. Interim President Roz Brewer recently provided a video statement announcing the new developments. “I joined the trustees in extending my gratitude to Dr. Gayle for her service to this amazing institution,” Brewer said. She did […]
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Spelman receives $100 million from philanthropist, trustee Ronda Stryker
Today, Spelman College announced they have received a donation of $100 million, making it the largest single donation to a Historically Black College or University. The gift came from Ronda Stryker, the medical equipment company Stryker Corp. director, and her husband William Johnston, chairman of wealth management firm Greenleaf Trust. Stryker, a Spelman Board of […]
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UNCF receives $100 million grant to support capital campaign
Today, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced that Lilly Endowment has awarded a $100 million unrestricted grant to support its capital campaign. The grant will go towards the college fund’s $1 billion capital campaign’s five components: student scholarships, unrestricted funds to enhance the endowments for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), capacity-building programs for […]
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New Spelman board chair aims to increase endowment to $1 billion in five years
As New Year resolutions are in effect for most people, Spelman College has planned to develop a plan to improve its endowment to over $1 billion in the next five years. Senior consultant at Coxe Curry and Associates and Spelman’s board chair, Lovette Russell, will spearhead the lofty goal. “Right now, we are the number […]
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Central Atlanta’s academic triangle developing into a ‘college town’
Midtown Atlanta welcomed the opening of Emory University’s new Winship Cancer Institute in May – a $440 million investment right at Peachtree and Linden. The new glass building is connected to Emory University Hospital Midtown (formerly Crawford Long) with a two-story bridge – solidifying Emory’s investment in the heart of central Atlanta. “This is a […]
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Spelman art gallery’s ‘Black American Portraits’ displays African Americans from 1800 to today
The exhibit will be presented now until June 30. By Allison Joyner Last month, Spelman College’s Museum of Fine Art opened its latest exhibit, featuring portraits that give a historical context of Black people living in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. “Black American Portraits” showcases African American figures in several mediums centered around love, […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Local holiday events, former U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn speaks at Atlanta Rotary, Spelman honors Spike Lee’s relatives
Georgians, it’s time to fill out your ballot for the final time this year. Early voting is currently underway for the U.S. Senate runoff race between incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker. Election Day is Dec. 6. Click here for election information specific to your county. On to other recent news from around […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Spelman President welcomed back to Atlanta, MARTA names new CEO, Westside Wise Podcast launches
For The Braves’ first 25 years in Atlanta, the team was the worst in baseball — but that all turned around on Oct. 28, 1995. On that October day 27 years ago, The Braves won the World Series, becoming the first Georgia sports franchise to secure a major world championship. During this time, the team […]
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HUD Secretary, AUC officials, meet to discuss student homelessness, housing assistance in metro
Atlanta was the second stop in the “HUD on the Road” tour. By Allison Joyner Yesterday, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge met with local Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) representatives to discuss homeownership affordable housing. Dr. David Thomas, President of Morehouse College and others affiliated with the institutions […]
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Students move on campus with no updates from last semester’s bomb threats
Feb. 23 was the last update given by the FBI. By Allison Joyner This month, as college students are moving onto campus for the fall 2022 semester, A specter is still looming. And as students moved in for the first time or returned for another school year around metro Atlanta, the suspects involved in making […]
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Report: Morehouse, Spelman grads make more than Black grads in Georgia
The Atlanta University Center schools also ranked among the top five Historically Black Colleges with Xavier University of Louisiana, Hampton University, and Florida A&M University. By Allison Joyner College ranking company, Online U, revealed the top ten Historically Black Colleges and Universities whose graduates make more money than African Americans in their state. Morehouse College […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: New BeltLine MarketPlace, Airbnb, Soccer in the Streets expansion
On July 14, 1974, Georgia governor Jimmy Carter announced his run for the presidency. He served as the 76th governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975, and even though no candidate from the Deep South had been elected since the Civil War, he was elected in 1976 as the first — and only — president […]
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No new developments as HBCU campuses end semester
A series of bomb threats and suspicious packages shook the schools within the AUC earlier this year. By Allison Joyner As the spring semester is coming to a close on most college campuses, investigating who has been executing a series of threats has not. From January to March of this year, Historically Black Colleges and […]
