Spelman at a Glance
Profile: Private, independent, liberal arts, historically Black college for women, founded in 1881.
Goal: Spelman ALIVE is an initiative that promotes: Academic Excellence, Leadership Development, Improving Our Environment, Visibility of Our Achievements and Exemplary Customer Service.
Atlanta University Center: Spelman is part of the largest consortium of historically Black institutions of higher learning in the world. Its four partner institutions include Clark Atlanta University, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse College and Morehouse School of Medicine. Spelman shares cross-registration with its undergraduate partners. They also share the Robert W. Woodruff Library.
Campus: A historic campus of 32 acres, dating back to 1883, five minutes west of downtown Atlanta. There are 25 buildings, including Sisters Chapel, Giles Hall, Packard Hall, Rockefeller Hall and Reynolds Cottage. The Camille O. Hanks Cosby Academic Center was dedicated in 1996, and a new state-of-the-art Science Center houses classrooms and labs.
Student Body: More than 2,100 students from 41 states and 15 foreign countries.
Ranking: As a result of the dedication of its faculty and staff, Spelman College has gained an excellent national reputation and consistently high rankings in the media's annual college guides.
The College ranks among the top 75 Best Liberal Arts Colleges according to U.S. News & World Report, 2007 edition. Washington Monthly Ranks Spelman No. 1 for Social Mobility; and Black Enterprise ranks Spelman No. 5 on its list of best colleges for African Americans.
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Faculty: More than 84 percent of full-time faculty hold Ph.Ds or other terminal degrees. Student-faculty ratio is 11:1.
Women's Research and Resource Center: The first of its kind on a Black college campus devoted to curriculum in women's studies.
Special Provisions: Spelman College admits qualified student candidates regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or physical challenge.
Financial Aid: Financial aid is available from a variety of sources and is awarded in the form of grant, loan and/or work-study assistance. Approximately 87 percent of students receive financial aid. Scholarships are available from a variety of sources and are merit and/or need-based. All completed first-year applicants are considered.
Bachelor of Arts: Art, Child Development, Comparative Women's Studies, Drama, Economics, English, French, History, Human Services, Independent Major, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Spanish, Sociology, Sociology and Anthropology
Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Information Sciences, Engineering/Dual Degree, Mathematics, Environmental Science or Physics
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Notable Alumnae:
TINA McELROY ANSA (C'71) - Novelist whose works include Baby of the Family (1989), Ugly Ways (1993), The Hand I Fan With (1996) and You Know Better (2002). She and her husband, Jonee', are producing their first feature film, the movie adaptation of Ms. Ansa's best-selling novel, Baby of the Family.
PEARL CLEAGE (C'71) – Fiction writer, playwright, poet, essayist and journalist; Her books include Some Things I Never Thought I'd Do (2003), I Wish I Had a Red Dress (2001), and her debut novel, What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day (1997), which was an Oprah Book Club selection in 1998 and appeared on the New York Times bestseller list for nine weeks. Her articles have appeared in Essence magazine and other publications.
LATANYA RICHARDSON JACKSON (C'71) – Stage, film and television actress who starred in the comedy, The Fighting Temptations, and appeared alongside her husband, Samuel L. Jackson, in the thrillers, Kill Bill Volume 2 and Volume 1. Other movie credits include Losing Isaiah, Malcolm X, and U.S. Marshals. She also appeared in the HBO movie, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge , and the documentary, Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives; Television guest star roles include Boston Public, NYPD Blue, Judging Amy, Once and Again and Ally McBeal. She made her directorial debut with the Lifetime film, Hairstory; Member of the Spelman College Board of Trustees.
VARNETTE HONEYWOOD (C'72) – Internationally renowned artist; Creator of the image of the Little Bill character for the award-winning children's book series authored by Bill Cosby, and the animated series currently seen on the Nickelodeon Network.
ROLONDA WATTS (C'80) – Noted journalist, actor, writer and talk show host; President/CEO of her own production company, Watts Works Productions. She has guest starred in several television shows from West Wing and The District to
Yes, Dear and The Bold and The Beautiful. She also landed the role of "Jena Rutherford" in Rikers, a feature film starring DL Hughley.
SHAUN ROBINSON (C'84) – Actress and weekend co-anchor and correspondent for Access Hollywood, a nationally syndicated entertainment news magazine show. She co-hosted NBC's coverage of the 2004 Tournament of Roses Parade and has made cameo appearances in the movies, Bruce Almighty, America's Sweethearts and Dr. Doolittle 2.
TANIKA RAY (C'94) – Host of the Head 2 Toe, a beauty and style show airing on Lifetime Television and a co-host of Lifetime Now; She also has served as host of SoapCenter, on the SOAPnet, designs her own eclectic jewelry and contributes to US Weekly's Fashion Police column.
KEISHA KNIGHT-PULLIAM (C'2001) – Actress; Played the role of Rudy Huxtable on the '80s television hit, The Cosby Show.
DANICA TISDALE (C'2001) -- Named Miss Georgia 2004, becoming the first African American to wear the crown in the pageant's 60-year history; The former Miss Atlanta competes for the title of Miss America in September 2004; Doctoral degree candidate in English at Emory University .
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