Morgan Awarded $100,000 NCAA Grant to Launch AI-Enhanced Academic Support Initiative

Morgan State University Athletics has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the NCAA’s Accelerating Academic Success Program to launch a new initiative designed to expand access to academic support for Morgan State student-athletes. 

The initiative, Enhancing Student-Athlete Academic Success Through AI-Enhanced Chatbot Technology Integration, will provide student-athletes with another way to connect with academic resources and support related to advising, eligibility, wellness and other areas of the collegiate experience, with a particular focus on freshman and transfer student-athletes. 

The project grew from a collaboration between Morgan Athletics and the Division of Information Technology to explore how Morgan State’s technology capabilities could further support student-athlete success. Vice President and Director of Athletics Dena Freeman-Patton was an early partner in the initiative. 

Vice President and Chief Information Officer Timothy Summers is among the University leaders serving on the project committee. 

The grant reflects a broader approach to technology at Morgan State, applying emerging tools thoughtfully to address real needs while keeping people, purpose and responsible use at the center. 

Read the full announcement from Morgan State Athletics