Watch: Mary Schmidt Campbell '69, H'09 Gives McCabe Lecture
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Spelman College President Mary Schmidt Campbell ’69, H’09 gave this year’s McCabe Lecture, “Education: The New Civil Rights? What is the Role of America’s Colleges and Universities in Expanding Access to Educational Excellence?”
Spelman College President Mary Schmidt Campbell ’69, H’09 gave this year’s McCabe Lecture, “Education: The New Civil Rights? What is the Role of America’s Colleges and Universities in Expanding Access to Educational Excellence?” In her talk, President Campbell spoke about the work Spelman is doing in Atlanta to increase literacy in 5th, 6th, and 7th graders, and how liberal arts colleges can do more to support nontraditional students. Her talk was also part of the College's Celebrating Black Excellence programming.