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### About Spelman College Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a leading liberal arts college widely recognized as the global leader in the education of women of African descent. Located in Atlanta, the College’s picturesque campus is home to 2,300 students.
Harriet E. Giles and Sophia B. Packard founded Spelman College. The Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary was established on 11 April, 1881 in the basement of Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, by two teachers from the Oread Institute of Worcester, Massachusetts: Harriet E. Giles and Sophia B. Packard.
Admission to Spelman College is highly competitive. In addition to academic credentials, we consider leadership experiences, extracurricular involvement, community service, employment, personal interests and abilities.
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.
Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia. 45,795 likes · 940 talking about this · 51,393 were here. Follow along for a glimpse into our rich history, vibrant community, and the extraordinary achievements of...
May 17, 2019 · Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia is a four-year, private, independent, historically black female liberal arts institution founded in 1881 as Atlanta Baptist Female Academy by Sophia B. Packard and Harriet E. Giles.
Sharon L. Davies is the president and CEO of the Charles F. Kettering Foundation. Davies’ career spans both academic and nonacademic fields. From 2017-2021, Davies was provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Spelman College.
