Story of Impact
Adrienne T. Hunter Brown C’2005
My most memorable Spelman experience was the opportunity to be around so many different cultures within the student body. I always enjoyed learning about other Spelmanites' traditions and religious customs. It made for a diverse set of women.![]()

Did you know that Spelman was founded in 1881 with only $100 and a mission to provide the highest level of education for African American women in the South? The same amount in today’s dollars ($15,000) could build Spelman’s endowment for an exponentially greater impact in the next 130 years. Make investments that stand the test of time. Make an impact.
Spelman Alumnae, this is Your Call to Action
Claflin University and Morehouse College, two of our fellow HBCUs, recently stated that they will be the first to achieve a 50% alumni participation rate.
We believe Spelman will be the first. To ensure this happens, we challenge 4,900 more alumnae to make a gift to the College by June 1, 2012.
We cordially invite you to participate in Spelman's Decade Giving Challenge 2012. Which decade best represents the spirit and loyalty of Spelman women? Will it be the Sophisticated Ladies of the 60’s? or the Magnificent Millennials?
Your impact, regardless of your decade, will be an inspiration to your fellow alumnae.
To enter the competition, simply:
The decade with the highest alumnae participation will receive a special celebration and recognition. Which decade will take the coveted title and lead Spelman to a 50% alumnae participation rate? Be a woman of impact. Make a gift.
Thank you, Spelman alumnae, for being women of impact.
Decade Giving Challenge Participation Progress