Morgan State's Worst-Kept Secret? It's Becoming an AI Powerhouse

Morgan State University has long believed it could become a leader in artificial intelligence. Now, others are taking notice at a national scale.

A recent analysis by the AI Campus Index highlights Morgan as an institution punching well above its traditional rankings when it comes to AI readiness and innovation. It's the kind of recognition that confirms what many on campus have already known: Morgan isn't waiting for the future of AI; it's helping build it.

While Morgan is ranked No. 329 in U.S. News & World Report, the AI Campus Index places the university alongside institutions ranked nearly 150 places higher — evidence that Morgan's investments in AI are translating into national recognition.

The idea that Morgan is becoming an AI powerhouse has been gaining momentum for some time. Now, it's backed by tangible progress. Morgan is building, testing, learning, and putting new ideas into practice.

Building the Future of AI at Morgan

Over the past few months, the Division of Information Technology has launched a series of initiatives that support Morgan’s growing role in AI and digital transformation.

• May 6: DIT welcomed our Google partners to the Campus for the first Google Cloud Platform workshop attended by staff and students.
• June 18: DIT completed its second Google Cloud Platform workshop.
• June 25: DIT launched its 100% AI Fluency Initiative, a directive focused on helping every DIT employee become more comfortable and confident using AI.
• June 26, DIT welcomed the first cohort of the Digital Vanguard Fellowship, giving students an opportunity to build their skills, explore new technology, and take part in the work happening across the division.
• June 29: DIT soft-launched the minimum viable product of Obsidian, Morgan’s own sovereign AI system.

Together, these initiatives represent a shared commitment to learning, experimentation, and innovation across the university.

What This Means for the Morgan Community 

For students, faculty, and staff, these initiatives create new opportunities to learn, experiment, and build confidence with emerging technologies.

Students can develop practical skills that prepare them for a rapidly evolving workforce. Faculty can explore new approaches to teaching and research, while staff can identify new ways to streamline processes, solve problems, and better serve the campus community.

As these efforts continue to grow, they will create new opportunities for collaboration, discovery, and innovation across Morgan.

Looking Ahead 

Technology is changing rapidly, and Morgan is committed to ensuring its community has the knowledge, resources, and opportunities to grow alongside it.

Whether you're preparing for a career, advancing research, improving the student experience, or exploring new ways to work, these initiatives are designed to help you build new skills and expand what's possible.

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to learn more about DIT's AI initiatives, attend upcoming workshops, explore available resources, and discover how these technologies can support their own work, teaching, research, and learning.

As Morgan continues to invest in people, partnerships, and innovation, the university is strengthening its position as a leader in the future of higher education.