Spelman College Appoints Dr. Ayanna Howard, Renowned Roboticist, Higher Education Leader, its 12th President
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Spelman College appointed Dr. Ayanna Howard as its 12th president, effective August 1, 2026. Howard brings leadership experience from higher education, industry, entrepreneurship, and government, with deep expertise in robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-centered technology. The college highlighted her role in advancing STEM access and innovation, along with her work co-founding Zyrobotics and Black in Robotics. The appointment comes as Spelman continues major investments in scholarships, student success, faculty excellence, and long-term institutional sustainability.
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