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U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and Interim President Rosalind Brewer Secure Federal funding to preserve the historic Reynolds Cottage
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and Interim President Rosalind Brewer Secure Federal funding to preserve the historic Reynolds Cottage
This morning, in a virtual press conference organized by the Office of Senator Jon Ossoff alongside Spelman College Interim President and Chair Emerita Rosalind Brewer, Ossoff announced a $500,000 Federal investment to Spelman College as a part of his ongoing commitment to Georgia’s HBCUs.
The resources are directed towards preserving the historic Reynolds Cottage, which Interim President Brewer called “the center of convening” for campus visitors and students.
“There have been very important meetings here, with friends of the college, with family members, with former presidents and with distinguished leaders like Senator Ossoff himself,” Brewer said.
Interim President Brewer addressed how this upgrade will directly benefit Spelman students.
“We convene our most important constituents — our students. And this year [in Reynolds], we’ve had book club meetings, discussions about world events and world issues,” Brewer said.
Brewer expressed her excitement in the investment, emphasizing that upholding the legacy of Renyolds Cottage “supports the conversations we’re having right now in higher-ed.”
Ossoff expressed his enthusiasm for the new financial resource dedicated to Spelman, highlighting it as “an extraordinary and world-renowned institution that we take immense pride in hosting here in Georgia.”
Ossoff also reiterated his commitment to securing funding for all of Georgia’s HBCUs, a promise he made during his 2021 US Senate campaign.
“Over the last five years, it’s been my pleasure to deliver over a quarter of a billion dollars in supplemental funding for Georgia’s HBCUs,” he said.
The half-million-dollar effort to upgrade the historic building on Spelman College's campus is a joint investment between Spelman College and the Federal Government.
“Half of these resources are coming from the federal government. Half of these resources are coming from the college itself,” Ossoff said.
Ossoff also highlighted the bipartisan support in the United States Congress for this investment.
The funding was included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations bill passed in Congress several weeks ago.
Ossoff referenced how his seat on the Senate Appropriations Committee “empowers [him] to direct federal resources to the state of Georgia, for education, for infrastructure, for public safety, for transportation.”
“We have actually done a very extensive walkthrough, as soon as we were notified of these funds," Ossoff said. “This is now law, passed by Congress and signed by the President. These funds are on the way.”
The renovations to Reynolds Cottage will begin over the summer. Brewer noted the Board of Trustees approved the renovation work to start as soon as possible.
Brewer thanked the Senator and his team for their continued support of Spelman College.
“This is a vital investment and ensures we can complete important physical and safety upgrades while honoring the legacy of this treasured landmark," Brewer said.
This morning, in a virtual press conference organized by the Office of Senator Jon Ossoff alongside Spelman College Interim President and Chair Emerita Rosalind Brewer, Ossoff announced a $500,000 Federal investment to Spelman College as a part of his ongoing commitment to Georgia’s HBCUs.
The resources are directed towards preserving the historic Reynolds Cottage, which Interim President Brewer called “the center of convening” for campus visitors and students.
“There have been very important meetings here, with friends of the college, with family members, with former presidents and with distinguished leaders like Senator Ossoff himself,” Brewer said.
Interim President Brewer addressed how this upgrade will directly benefit Spelman students.
“We convene our most important constituents — our students. And this year [in Reynolds], we’ve had book club meetings, discussions about world events and world issues,” Brewer said.
Brewer expressed her excitement in the investment, emphasizing that upholding the legacy of Renyolds Cottage “supports the conversations we’re having right now in higher-ed.”
Ossoff expressed his enthusiasm for the new financial resource dedicated to Spelman, highlighting it as “an extraordinary and world-renowned institution that we take immense pride in hosting here in Georgia.”
Ossoff also reiterated his commitment to securing funding for all of Georgia’s HBCUs, a promise he made during his 2021 US Senate campaign.
“Over the last five years, it’s been my pleasure to deliver over a quarter of a billion dollars in supplemental funding for Georgia’s HBCUs,” he said.
The half-million-dollar effort to upgrade the historic building on Spelman College's campus is a joint investment between Spelman College and the Federal Government.
“Half of these resources are coming from the federal government. Half of these resources are coming from the college itself,” Ossoff said.
Ossoff also highlighted the bipartisan support in the United States Congress for this investment.
The funding was included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations bill passed in Congress several weeks ago.
Ossoff referenced how his seat on the Senate Appropriations Committee “empowers [him] to direct federal resources to the state of Georgia, for education, for infrastructure, for public safety, for transportation.”
“We have actually done a very extensive walkthrough, as soon as we were notified of these funds," Ossoff said. “This is now law, passed by Congress and signed by the President. These funds are on the way.”
The renovations to Reynolds Cottage will begin over the summer. Brewer noted the Board of Trustees approved the renovation work to start as soon as possible.
Brewer thanked the Senator and his team for their continued support of Spelman College.
“This is a vital investment and ensures we can complete important physical and safety upgrades while honoring the legacy of this treasured landmark," Brewer said.