Spelman College Honors Program
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The Ethel Waddell Githii Honors Program at Spelman College
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The Spelman College Ethel Waddell Githii Honors Program enhances the overall intellectual environment of the Spelman community by sponsoring lectures, promoting the development of innovative courses, encouraging intellectual inquiry, and celebrating academic achievement. The primary goal of the program is to provide a stimulating environment in which young scholars can confidently pursue their individual and shared intellectual interests, and discover the sheer joy of rigorous intellectual inquiry. The program is interdisciplinary, and participants are encouraged to expand their intellectual horizons beyond their major fields of study. The program provides a diverse set of opportunities for intellectually curious and highly motivated young women who genuinely enjoy exploring, discovering and learning. Honors Program participants take special courses, form close intellectual and mentoring relationships with faculty members, and conduct independent research. Spelman women who participate in the program are inspired to become intellectually engaged and socially responsible, and to remain so throughout their lives. Established in 1980, the Honors Program was renamed the Ethel Waddell Githii Honors Program in 1992. A distinguished scholar, teacher, and Spelman graduate, Dr. Githii served as the director of the Honors Program from 1985 to 1990.
09/30/2026
On September 12th, our annual first-year Honors Scholars took a deep dive into the history of the West End in Atlanta. From the Hammonds House Museum to the First Congregational Church in Atlanta, they visited historical sites and held meaningful conversations about our tenet: historical consciousness.
This retreat was a time for connection, reflection, and a powerful reminder of the legacy they're stepping into at Spelman and beyond. 🩵🧡
09/29/2026
Attention scholars, the first Honors Point Deadline for the semester is one day away! All Honors students must have at least 3 posts uploaded to Canvas by September 30th.
Please check GroupMe and Canvas for more details! 🩵🧡
09/29/2026
Want to share your Spelman experience, accomplishments, and story?
The Honors Program is inviting you to participate in a short, talk-show-style interview that will be featured on our IG page, highlighting your Spelman experience, accomplishments, and personal journey beyond your resume.
If interested, please fill out the Google Form in our bio. Selected students will be contacted with more details. 🩵🧡
09/27/2026
Homecoming is almost here! Get ready to mix the perfect ingredients for an unforgettable first-year experience. 🧡
Join us for The Recipe to Homecoming: 1st Year Edition, your ultimate Homecoming guide designed especially for our first-year Honors students. From what to expect to how to make the most of the week while being intellectually engaged, we are serving up everything you need to know.
On September 29th, 2026. From 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, come ready to learn, connect, and get Homecoming ready!! 🩵🧡
09/09/2026
Introducing our Community Service Chair, Micah Fleming. Micah is a Junior Political Science Major, English Minor on the Pre-Law track from Inglewood, California.
Micah is passionate about health and education equity in underserved communities and aspires to become a Public Interest Attorney. 🩵🧡
09/09/2026
Introducing our Co-Special Projects Chair, Sophia Wade. Sophia is a Junior Political Science Major, Spanish Minor on the Pre-Law track from Portland, Oregon.
Sophia is passionate about global human rights law and immigration policy and aspires to become an attorney. 🩵🧡
09/09/2026
Introducing our Co-Special Projects Chair, Jaina McKoy. Jaina is a Junior Biochemistry Major from Rockaway, New Jersey. 🩵🧡
09/09/2026
Introducing our Special Projects Intern, Nia Gooden. Nia is a Sophomore Psychology Major, French Minor from Atlanta, Georgia. 🩵🧡
09/09/2026
Introducing our Secretary, Jelisa Abrams! Jelisa is a Junior Health Science Major on the Pre-Med track from Brooklyn, New York. 🩵🧡
09/09/2026
Introducing our Co-Publicity Chair, Caitlyn Oppong. Caitlyn is a Sophomore Physics Major, Spanish Minor on the Pre-Med track from Los Angeles, California. 🩵🧡
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