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Spelman Names Record Seven 4.0 Valedictorians, College Futures

5/17/2026

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Spelman College appointed seven valedictorians for the 2026 commencement in Atlanta, the most ever, each holding a perfect 4.0 GPA.
The seven entered Spelman in fall 2022 and kept a 4.0 GPA.
One valedictorian will matriculate at Columbia Law School in fall 2026, while another will enroll at the University of Pennsylvania medical school on a full-ride scholarship.
Spelman had four valedictorians in 2023 and five in 2022.

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Spelman College appointed seven valedictorians for the 2026 commencement in Atlanta, the most ever, each holding a perfect 4.0 GPA.
The seven entered Spelman in fall 2022 and kept a 4.0 GPA.
One valedictorian will matriculate at Columbia Law School in fall 2026, while another will enroll at the University of Pennsylvania medical school on a full-ride scholarship.
Spelman had four valedictorians in 2023 and five in 2022.