Spelman College President Steps Down Permanently Dr. Helene Gayle steps down as Spelman College president, Rosalind Brewer serves as interim president. Spelman College, part of the Atlanta University Cent... Top News · Nov 22, 2024
President of Atlanta's historically Black Spelman College steps down after leave of absence Spelman College’s president won’t be coming back from her leave of absence and is stepping down permanently The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024
Black colleges face crunch as Supreme Court ruling drives influx of students Historically Black Colleges and Universities are gearing up for an increase in applicants following a U.S. Supreme Court decision barring schools from using race as a factor in admissions. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
Lacrosse gives these students more than a chance to play again ATLANTA -- The first time Kyle Irwin saw Pauline Caldwell on the Spelman College campus, she chased her down. Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022
Chicago Community Trust names its first Latina president and CEO Andrea Sáenz succeeds Dr. Helene Gayle, who resigned in June to become president of Spelman College in Atlanta. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2022
Gates Foundation adds Gayle, Dhawan as independent trustees As the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to expand its governance, it announced Thursday that it has added two trustees to its board The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022
Afternoon Edition: June 20, 2022 Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 20, 2022
Departing Chicago Community Trust CEO wants city to think big to close growing wealth gap between Black and white Chicagoans Dr. Helene Gayle is leaving Chicago to become president of Spelman College in Atlanta. But she’s not leaving quietly. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 17, 2022
Chicago Community Trust CEO stepping down to lead historically Black women’s college in Atlanta Dr. Helene Gayle is leaving to become president of Spelman College. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 26, 2022