Spelman College President Dr. Helene D. Gayle is taking a personal leave of absence, the nation’s top-rated historically Black college announced Friday.
Spelman College did not give a reason for Gayle’s leave, but said in a statement it is “effective immediately.” Rosalind “Roz” Brewer, the former chair of the school’s board of trustees and a limited partner with the Atlanta Falcons, has assumed day-to-day duties as interim president.
“We can assure you that Spelman will continue to operate seamlessly moving forward in the spirit of our core values of care, commitment, integrity, reliability, and trust,” the school said.
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