Faculty & Staff News
Black Marylanders to Watch 2025: Dena Freeman-Patton, Morgan State Athletic Director
As athletic director at Morgan State University since June 2022, Dena Freeman-Patton has been busy. She shepherded the additions of wrestling, acrobatics, and tumbling, raising the number of sports programs to 16 and student-athletes to 400. She also hired coaches in football, wrestling, acrobatics, tumbling, and bowling.
Morgan Physics and Engineering Physics Chair Receives National Honors For Work in Diversity and Inclusion
Considerable progress has been made in diversifying STEM fields, with more Black and brown aspiring scientists earning bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees today than in previous decades. However, recent data indicate that achieving equity in these fields remains a “work in progress.”
FLIP-ED Podcast Episode Two: Dr. Simone Gibson, Centering Reading
In this episode of the podcast, the host speaks to Dr. Simone Gibson, an Associate Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Morgan State University.
Morgan State Coach Sees His Main Job as Preparing Players for What Comes Next
Kevin Broadus readily admits he did not take the traditional route to coaching, which usually involves moving from active player to sideline. Broadus rightly earned his reputation as a top-notch recruiter, a historic tag often placed on Black coaches rather than highlight their on-court coaching acumen in game situations.
The Daily Record Presents the 2024-2025 Power 100: David Wilson
David Wilson has transformed Morgan State University into Maryland’s preeminent public urban research university during his tenure as president, championing historically Black colleges and universities while garnering national recognition for his leadership.
The 5th Quarter Podcast: Ep 62 Regina Smith on the Role of Values in Building a Successful Sports Program
The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams sits down with Coach Regina Smith, the trailblazing head coach of Morgan State’s Acrobatics and Tumbling program. As the first HBCU Division I team in the sport, Regina shares her incredible journey from competitive athlete to history-making coach.
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