The Presidential Distinguished Speaker Series
The Presidential Distinguished Speaker Series was developed to bring the nation's leading thought leaders from various professional fields of study to Morgan State University. The Series is in keeping with Morgan's mission of serving as a leading academic resource by providing a platform for thoughtful and provocative discussions that explore the best ideas on issues that are pertinent to our students, our community, and our nation. The lectures will offer the opportunity for Q & A with the featured speakers.
PREVIOUS SPEAKERS
Dr. Cornel West
October 21, 2021 | University Student Center Theater
Topic: The Tasks of Black Intellectuals In Our Time
Shaun Harper
November 7, 2019 | University Student Center Theatre
Topic: Education Equity · Race and Ethnic Diversity in Higher Ed
Peter Neufeld
Co-Founder and Special Counsel, Innocence Project
September 24, 2019 | Murphy Fine Arts Center, Gilliam Concert Hall
Reverend Al Sharpton
April 11, 2019 | Murphy Fine Arts Center, Gilliam Concert Hall
Topic: Civil Rights In The Age Of Trump
The Honorable Loretta Lynch
83rd Attorney General of the United States (2015-2017)
September 24, 2018 | University Student Center Theater
Dr. Khalil Muhammad
March 29, 2018 | Morgan Business Center
Topic: The State of African-Americans & Politics
U.S. Congressman Cedric Richmond
May 1, 2017 | University Student Center
Topic: The Important Issues Of The Day Facing Our Community And Nation
Panelists:
Maxine Williams (global director of diversity at Facebook)
Yolanda Mangolini (global directory of diversity and inclusion at Google)
March 29, 2017 | Morgan Business Center Center
Topic: The Future Of Technology And The Role We As Consumers Will Play In It And Workforce Diversity
Panelists:
Robert M. Bell (retired chief judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals)
Sunny Hostin (senior legal correspondent for ABC News)
Perry Tarrant (assistant chief of police for the City of Seattle Wash., and president of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives)
November 17, 2016 | University Student Center
Topic: Policing In The Black Community
Antero Pietila
September 29, 2016 | University Student Center
Topic: His Journey To Becoming An Accomplished Author, And Journalist, And Prolific Writer On The Politics Of Race In The United States And Other Countries
Charles Blow
September 14, 2016 | Murphy Fine Arts Center
Topic: Gay Rights, Gender Roles, Teen Pregnancy, And The U.S. Presidential Race
Thomas L. Friedman
March 31, 2016 | University Student Center
Topic: Big Trends Shaping The World
Contact Information
Office of the President
Morgan State University
1700 E. Cold Spring Lane
Truth Hall, Rm. 400
Baltimore, Maryland 21251
ph: 443-885-3200
Contact Information
Office of the President
Morgan State University
1700 E. Cold Spring Lane
Truth Hall, Rm. 400
Baltimore, Maryland 21251
ph: 443-885-3200