Spelman College names renowned roboticist Dr. Ayanna Howard as its 12th president
Spelman College names renowned roboticist Dr. Ayanna Howard as its 12th president
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Publish Date: 2026-06-06 12:47:00
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- Spelman College has appointed Dr. Ayanna Howard as its 12th president, effective August 1, 2026.
- Dr. Howard comes to Spelman from The Ohio State University, where she served as dean of the College of Engineering.
- Her career includes significant contributions in higher education, technology, entrepreneurship, and government, including work at NASA and the Georgia Institute of Technology.
- Dr. Howard is known for her expertise in robotics, AI, and human-centered technology, and is the co-founder of Zyrobotics and Black in Robotics.
- She has authored over 300 scholarly publications and has served on several prominent boards, including Brown University, Autodesk, and Motorola Solutions.
