The Spelman Blueprint – THE VOICE OF SPELMAN AND BLACK WOMANHOOD SINCE 1956

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Letter From The Editor: Signing Off with Gratitude

Mauranne Vernier, Editor in Chief • May 26, 2024

Dear Blueprint Readers, When I first embarked on the journey to restart The Historic Blueprint Newspaper, it felt like a daunting task initially....

Spelman’s Jaguar Lacrosse Team.

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Back in the Game: The Resurgence of Sports at Spelman

Blair Martin, Managing Editor • April 23, 2024

The sight of several foot-long lacrosse sticks poking out of traveling backpacks caught the eye of Kyle Irwin one fall afternoon. For almost...

11th President Helene D. Gayle.

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Dr. Helene D. Gayle’s Commitment to Change and Embracing Spelman Womanhood

Grace Barlow, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024

In July of 2022, Helene D. Gayle, Ph.D assumed the role of the 11th President of Spelman College. Gayle is committed to cultivating an environment...