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SBA Launches Women’s Business Centers at HBCUs Nationwide
From wellness centers to fashion boutiques, there is a range of businesses whose Black women entrepreneur owners are getting federal support from the Baltimore Metropolitan Women’s Business Center. The hub is located at Morgan State University and it’s one of several historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration to grow women’s business ownership.
Baltimore-Native White House Correspondent April Ryan on Being a Black Woman in the Press Corps
April Ryan got her start in Baltimore. It's where she was born and attended college. Now, she is the longest-serving Black female White House correspondent, a job she has held for 25 years. WJZ anchor Vic Carter sat down with the Baltimore native and Morgan State graduate to discuss her career, the ups and downs and what she would tell young Black children about pursuing their dreams.
WSSC Water Names Kishia L. Powell as General Manager
Ushering in a new era of leadership, stakeholder engagement and strategic opportunities, WSSC Water’s Board of Commissioners announced Kishia L. Powell as WSSC Water’s next General Manager/CEO. Powell is a registered Professional Engineer and has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Morgan State University’s Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr., School of Engineering.
Morgan State Push for R1 Research Status Gets Boost From Gov.-Elect Moore
Morgan State University’s drive to achieve R1 status as a research institution has kicked into high gear with the creation of five new critical research centers, state funding of $11 million annually and now a pledge from Gov.-elect Wes Moore to help it become the nation’s first historically Black college or university to earn the designation.
20 Years After ‘Drumline,’ HBCU Bands Credit Film for Boosting Visibility
The film, "Drumline," which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, gave audiences a small glimpse into the structure and culture of marching bands and dance ensembles at HBCUs such as Benedict, Morgan State University and Howard University. Dr. Jorim E. Reid, Morgan State’s director of bands, discusses the significance.
State Allocates 11 Million Annually Fund New Research Centers at Morgan State University
With help of funding from the State of Maryland, Morgan State University has set up five new research institutes to solve societal problems, the university announced in a statement Monday. The Centers for Cybersecurity Assurance and Policy (CAP), Center Urban Health Equity (CUHE), Center for Equitable Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS), Center for Data Analytics and Sports Gaming Research, and Center for Urban Violence and Crime Reduction address a variety of societal challenges and help Morgan achieve its goal of becoming a prestigious research doctoral university.
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Baltimore, Maryland 21251