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Intermediaries: The Link Between Work-Based Learning and Industry
Students across the country are pedaling hard—enrolling in career pathways, completing credentials and seeking on-ramps to meaningful work. Employersare also turning their wheels—posting jobs and calling for better-prepared talent. Yet, forward motion remains uneven. The problem isn’t effort. It’s connection. Between learning and earning lies a fragmented system where opportunity too often depends on who you know, where you live or which doors happen to be open.
Spelman Women Are Everywhere
By: Rachel Patrick As Women’s History Month comes to a close, the Maroon Tiger wraps a month’s worth of highlights with Spelman Women in sports careers. We asked Kimberly Alula SVP, GMM, Merchandising at Fanatics, Kimberly Davis, Senior Executive VP of social impact, growth initiatives, and legislative affairs at the NHL and Senior Director in DEI at Nike World Headquarters, Barbara Furlow-Smiles questions about their professional journeys and experiences at Spelman College.
Spelman x (W)NBA Takeover
Photo by Shana Stephenson; By Rachel Patrick and Zoria McClerklin Amidst women’s history month, the Maroon Tiger continues to highlight Spelman Alumnae who are thriving in the sports industry. We asked Shana Stephenson, Chief Brand Office of the New York Liberty, and Bria Townsend, Associate Manager in Player Development about their experiences working in professional sports.
A Return to Sports at Spelman College?
Photo by: Mahsati Moorhead, By: Zoria T. McClerklin and Rachel Patrick Following the denial of a proposed lacrosse club to be a registered student organization (RSO) in the Spring of 2022, the rejection became a catalyst for the Jaguars Lacrosse Club. Sophomore Olivia Robinson’s mobilization and continuous efforts to play the sport she loves is a surprise to no one.
A Return to Sports at Spelman College?
By Zoria T. McClerklin and Rachel Patrick, Writers Photo by Mahsati Moorhead Following the denial of a proposed lacrosse club as a registered student organization (RSO) in the Spring of 2022, the rejection became a catalyst for Jaguars Lacrosse Club. Sophomore Olivia Robinson’s mobilization and continuous efforts to play the sport she loves are no surprise.
Swoosh with a Spelman Woman
By Rachel Patrick, Staff Writer In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Maroon Tiger sheds light on Brianna Baker, class of 2016, who represented Spelman College in Nike’s Yardrunners 3.0 campaign. The launch featured HBCU alums who are change makers in their communities and careers. Baker appeared on Nike’s official website, huge screens in Time Square and received an invitation to speak at Nike offices in New York during their Black community voices event.
Spelman takes the NFL
Photo by Kalin Tate By Rachel Patrick, Writer In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Maroon Tiger will feature Spelman Alumnae in the sports industry. To kick off the first two highlights, we asked Spelman Alumnae Kalin Tate, C’2018, and Grace Cole, C’2022 about their experiences working for the NFL headquartered in New York City. While at Spelman, Tate graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature.
Morehouse Defeats Clark in the Last Game of the Season on Senior Night
By Rachel Patrick and Miles Johnson B.T. Harvey Stadium Saturday afternoon was packed to witness what many say is the only game that mattered. Morehouse entered the highly anticipated rivalry with an 0-9 record at risk of not winning a single game all season, yet they prevailed against Clark Atlanta 20-17 in a thriller. “It’s not how you start it’s how you finish,” said Maya Philips, Spelman College Senior.
MT to Write Letters in Support of Brittney Griner
By Clifton Dutton and Rachel Patrick Members of the Maroon Tiger are writing letters in support of beloved WNBA star, Brittney Griner. All members of the Atlanta University Center (AUC) are welcome to do so as well as we all remain patient in hopes to see her come home. Griner remains “wrongfully detained” according to the United States after receiving a nine-year prison sentence for possessing less than a gram of cannabis oil.
Qatar Airways in negotiations to acquire 49% of RwandAir
Qatar Airways is in talks to acquire a 49% stake in state-owned RwandAir and is “keen to invest” in Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo when the time is right, the Gulf carrier’s chief executive Akbar Al Baker disclosed today. During an appearance at the CAPA Qatar Aviation Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit in Doha, livestreamed via Qatar Airways’ Twitter account, Al Baker revealed that the Oneworld member was “negotiating” for a 49% stake in the Kigali-based Rwandan flag carrier.
Goldman Sachs to raise $8 billion for new buyout fund - sources
Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N) plans to raise $8 billion in only its second buyout fund since the 2008 financial crisis, bolstering its ability to secure deals worldwide, said two people with direct knowledge of the matter. Undeterred by a coronovirus epidemic in China that has cast a shadow over the global economy, the Wall Street heavyweight will kick off the fundraising next week via its private equity arm West Street Capital Partners, said the people.
Book Tour for From The Outside by Clare Johnston. #lovebooksgroup
Synopsis When internet millionaire and philanthropist Harry Melville dies in a car crash at the age of forty four, the lives of his wife, Sarah, and twin brother, Ben, are thrown into turmoil. Harry seemed to have it all; a close-knit family and a happy marriage – along with all the trappings of wealth. Yet as he recalls his past from the afterlife, a story emerges of the unspoken and bitter jealousies between brothers and of an unhappy wife burdened by loneliness and guilt.
Strong Red Headed Women!
Over the last couple of weeks I’ve had the absolute pleasure of watching my daughter get her 2nd Dan black belt and watch her win 3 medals in her recent competition. She is our very own ginger ninja! So in honour of my gorgeous girl I thought I’d do a post honouring strong ginger females in literature.
Twisted by Steve Cavanagh
Synopsis BEFORE YOU READ THIS BOOK I WANT YOU TO KNOW THREE THINGS: 1. The police are looking to charge me with murder. 2. No one knows who I am. Or how I did it. 3. If you think you’ve found me. I’m coming for you next. After you’ve read this book, you’ll know: the truth is far more twisted… I received an ARC form netgalley and Orion Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
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