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Morgan President David K. Wilson poses with alumna Vianna Briscoe, Class of 1969, and Endia M. DeCordova, vice president for Institutional Advancement at Morgan State University

Alum’s $2-Million Gift Establishes Vianna Briscoe and Timothy Weldon Endowed Scholarship at Morgan

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Morgan to Add Men’s and Women’s Golf, Expanding Athletic Program Offerings

Morgan State Students Elevate Academic Excellence Through Achievement and Service

Student members of the Graves School Investment Club gather in the atrium of the Morgan Business Center.

Morgan State Students to Manage Millions as UNCF Expands National Asset Investment Program to University

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Alumni | November 29, 2022

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.

November 29, 2022

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.

November 28, 2022

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.

November 26, 2022

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.

November 23, 2022

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.

Faculty & Staff | November 22, 2022

Dr. Paul B. Tchounwou Named New Dean of Morgan State University’s School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences

Morgan State University President David K. Wilson and Provost Hongtao Yu today announced the appointment of internationally-recognized biomedical research scientist Paul B. Tchounwou, D.Sc., as the new dean of the School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences (SCMNS), effective January 1, 2023.