Ayana D. Hernandez @AyanaDHernandez
Public Relations & Communications Strategist, Former Journalist, Proud Alumna of @spelmancollege @nyuniversity (Views expressed here are my own) Joined September 2012-
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Amazing day & outstanding celebration!
A recap of the opening of Freedom Park on Aug. 23
Just in time for the new academic year, Spelman is excited to partner with Bon Appétit to create a new dining experience. In addition to revamped dining spaces and offerings, new retail options will be available, including Ace Sushi and Slutty Vegan. 🎥: @SluttyVeganATL
“It’s a different world than where you come from.” Vikings, get ready to return to Viking Land September 24- October 1! Homecoming plans are underway🎉. #ADifferentWorld #VikingsUnleashed #HomEComing2023 #ItsHomecomingYall #ECSU #VikingPride
@ECSU was awarded three grants totaling $1.575 million dollars from the @NatlParkService to restore two campus historical landmarks. The grants will be used to rehabilitate ECSU’s Rosenwald Practice School building and Principal’s House, both completed in 1922.
So great reconnecting with my fellow @UNC_System colleagues!
So great reconnecting with my fellow @UNC_System colleagues!
Spelman’s Sister Presidents at the Investiture of the College’s 11th president, Dr. Helene Gayle. What a legacy of dynamic and transformational leadership! #SpelmanInauguration #HonoringOurPastClaimingOurFuture
“Give where you grow.” As a member of the staff community, I’m proud to support and ask others to invest in @ECSU! #VikingsGive
“Give where you grow.” As a member of the staff community, I’m proud to support and ask others to invest in @ECSU! #VikingsGive
.@Delta’s partnership with @ECSU marks another important milestone as the airline continues to recruit diverse talent and create equitable pathways for careers in the aviation industry. news.delta.com/delta-propel-d…
#ECSU was chosen by @tmcf_hbcu to receive $600k+ to take part in the #HBCU Transformation Initiative. It will help us target and strategically increase capacity in critical areas such as enrollment management & student engagement. newsroom.ecsu.edu/ecsu-selected-…
Introducing our @CIAAForLife Championship-winning @EcsuVolleyball team! #vikingpride
@ECSU is helping aspiring pilots fly high this summer. Mark your calendar to join us this Thurs., July 28 at NOON for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy Junior ROTC cadets "SUPER-16" graduation from @ECSU_Aviation. Watch online on 7.28 at youtu.be/YtYIgJHhBMQ
Thank you my beloved @spelmanlane! 💙💙
Thank you my beloved @spelmanlane! 💙💙
Welcome to Ayana Hernandez who will serve as ECSU's Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications! She will lead the university's marketing, media, social media, and brand management strategies. newsroom.ecsu.edu/hernandez-name…
Kicked off the day with a tour of @NCCU led by @AyanaDHernandez and NCCU students to highlight their innovative programs on campus including @NCCUlaw, @NCCUSOE, and more! @NCCULife @WHI_HBCUs @YDietra
Absolutely loved participating in this important convo about inclusive marketing in higher ed! Thanks again @Kevinctyler2 (& @JaimeHuntIMC)!
Absolutely loved participating in this important convo about inclusive marketing in higher ed! Thanks again @Kevinctyler2 (& @JaimeHuntIMC)!
It's the Eagle connection for us. 🦅💕 #EaglePride #NCCUProud #HBCUPride #KetanjiBrownJackson #BlackGirlMagic #WomensHistoryMonth #SCOTUSConfirmation
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of chatting with @AyanaDHernandez from @NCCU and @JaimeHuntIMC from @miamiuniversity for an upcoming episode of #HigherVoltage that I can’t wait to share with y’all! #hemktg
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Congratulations newly admitted C’2028 Spelman students 🎉🩵 We look forward to seeing you in the Fall!
A massive thank you to all of our first responders, elected officials, and support staff who mobilized today immediately following the Key Bridge collapse. Baltimore is strong, Maryland is strong and together we will help our communities recover from this unthinkable tragedy.
Spelman College is proud to announce the expansion of its STEM curriculum to include a Cosmetic Chemistry major and Cosmetic Science minor. Scheduled to be offered in the fall, the program is the first of its kind at an HBCU. Read More: bit.ly/3vBKCTc
"I wanted to put HBCUs on the map." @CoachTReed shares what it means for HBCUs, representation, and the community to compete in the NCAA Tournament! #MarchMadness x @GoJSUTigersWBB
As a proud HBCU graduate, I was thrilled to see @gsutigers_mbb fight their way back for a historic win in their NCAA tournament game last night. This team defines excellence and makes us all so proud.
"It's one of the more empowering experiences I've ever had." 👏 Seth Towns explained the impact of playing for an HBCU 🙌 #MarchMadness
Spelman College welcomed Goldman Sachs yesterday for an inspiring and informative three-part campus takeover. Students had the opportunity to network, hear from an engaging panel and attend a fireside chat with Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon.
Students, particularly HBCU students, are expected to play a major role in the upcoming presidential election. Students from @SpelmanCollege and @Morehouse recently shared their thoughts on the election with NBC News. nbcnews.com/meet-the-press…
Last week, the renowned Spelman College Glee club delivered a historic, 45-minute a cappella performance underneath the pillars of Krog Street Tunnel. With this performance, Spelman Glee Club kicks off its “Road to 100” tour, commemorating its 100th year as a choir.
The Black women who helped build Black Wall Street. #WomensHistoryMonth
Spelmanites were front and center as the White House celebrated HBCU's during Black History Month. HBCU students and graduates joined VP Kamala Harris for an event that celebrated our schools and focused on issues impacting students and Black communities. bit.ly/3wDamyQ
Thank you @ReporterBlayne for your coverage of the A Different World HBCU Tour, which kicked off today at Spelman College.
EXCLUSIVE: The cast of the groundbreaking show “A Different World” reunited 35 years later to look back on the show's legacy and talk about its profound influence on viewers — and on college enrollment. @ReporterBlayne shares their conversation.
The entire @SpelmanCollege community was excited and proud to welcome the cast of A Different World to campus. It was only fitting that they chose to kick off their HBCU College Tour at Spelman, which was the visual backdrop for the iconic show.
Today, Spelman College welcomed the cast of A Different World to campus for a special convocation to kick off their HBCU College Tour. The actors spoke to the importance of HBCUs and how it feels to be representative of characters that remain so impactful to the Black community.
We didn’t have games like this at Ohio State! 😂 H-U … You know! A Bison-Buckeye who’s a proud double alumna of the Mecca! @HowardU
Chelsea Mendes, C’2025, is part of Spelman's 2024 Spelpreneur cohort. As an expansion of her work with the program, she organized a symposium to educate artists and athletes. Read more: Spelpreneur Chelsea Mendes Turns Her Business Ideas into Realities (spelman.edu)
Throughout the month of February, we’ll celebrate some of Spelman’s contributions to Black history. Stay tuned for a month-long celebration as we honor our past and claim our future. #BHM #SpelmanBHM
Made a slight detour on my way back to Ohio from DC. Had to check out Liverpool’s International Slavery Museum.
Taylor Brigman, C'2026, a sophomore political science major with a minor in economics on the pre-law track at Spelman, spent her winter break on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Read more about her transformative experience: bit.ly/497pqTq