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Photo: Courtesy of TBS Superstation 17On May 22, 2002, Dr. Manleywas recognized by Atlanta’s TBSSuperstation 17 as one of 17individuals in the Atlanta Metropolitancommunity who volunteer theirtime and efforts to make a differencein the lives of others. As a Super 17Award Winner in Education, Dr.Manley was heralded for encouragingand equipping Spelman studentsto participate in a number of a communityservice projects, as well as forher key role in the current revitalizationof the College’s neighboringWest End area. As part of the award,TBS produced a story segment on Dr.Manley which was featured oninteract atlanta, the station’spublic affairs program.▼If you overhear Dr. Manley inconversation refer to herself as a“Morehouse Man,” don’t be alarmed.She is merely expressing her delightat having received the honorarydoctorate of humane lettersfrom Morehouse College duringthe 118th commencement exerciseson May 19, 2002. She is the firstSpelman alumna to receive suchan honor. Ted Turner, Vice Chairmanof AOL Time Warner, also received anhonorary degree. On a special note,Dr. Manley’s nephew, Gerald Johnson,was among the 2002 Morehousegraduates who witnessed her honor.▼Photo: Courtesy of Morehouse CollegeS U M M E R / F A L L 2 0 0 215