Research & Innovation News
DC HBCU Expects to Gain R-1 Status, Other HBCUs Will Follow
Next year, Howard University is expected to gain Research-1 status, the coveted Carnegie Foundation classification for doctoral universities with very high research activity. Morgan State University, which fell just shy of meeting the R1 criteria for this year’s classifications, seems to be on the brink of R1, according to experts.
Morgan Gets Boost in Research Grants From National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Morgan State University nearly $3 million in research grants in FY25. The funding boosts the university’s research activity across multiple industries.
MD Dems. Announce $5 Million Grant to Morgan State University's Research Department
Morgan State University’s research department will receive a $5 million investment from the U.S. Department of Education. The federal funding will “strengthen the university’s research capacity to better serve its students, faculty, the Baltimore community, and the nation.
Reframing the Conversation Around Education and Crime to Transform Lives
Researchers at two new centers at Morgan State University, the National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities (NCEED) and the Center for Urban Violence and Crime Reduction, will conduct research, engage with the community, and implement real solutions to address educational disparities and crime in urban areas.
Literacy Researchers Share Recommendations on Teacher Training, Instructional Strategies, Community Engagement
The Maryland Initiative for Literacy and Equity (MILE), a partnership between the University of Maryland and Morgan State University, released key findings and recommendations from their comprehensive review of literacy instruction in public school districts across the state.
A Global Look at Earth Science
Researchers at two centers at Morgan State University are taking a global approach to improve conditions in the air, on land, and underwater.
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