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How Morgan State, Coppin State Will Use First Portion of New State Funding for HBCUs
Baltimore's two historically Black universities have both received the first batch of new funding they are slated to receive as part of a lawsuit settlement and plan to use the money to hire more than 50 new faculty members and expand marketing efforts. Morgan State University and Coppin State University received a combined $20.8 million in fiscal year 2023 from the settlement with the state.
Here’s How — And Why — Morgan State is Trying to Become the Country’s Only R1 HBCU
What separates the run-of-the-mill research institutions from the world’s top research universities? The answer: R1 status, which can mark a difference of a billion dollars in grants and federal funding. Only 3.7% of the nearly 4,000 US colleges and universities are classified R1. None of these are historically Black colleges or universities (HBCUs). Baltimore’s own Morgan State University is one of the many HBCUs seeking to change that.
Morgan State University’s School of Architecture and Planning Becomes the First HBCU to Adopt NCARB Accelerated Licensing Program
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and HBCU Morgan State University School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) are taking steps to diversify the total practicing, licensed architects in the United States. with the Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL), an accelerated pathway to licensure that allows students to get a head start on the lengthy licensure process while also completing their coursework. Morgan will become the first HBCU to offer the IPAL program to its students.
Meet Morgan State University’s New Director of Bands
Dr. Jorim E. Reid Sr. was named Morgan State University’s (MSU) Director of Bands. He will also serve as assistant professor and the coordinator of instrumental music, according to a press release. Reid’s role entails working as the principal conductor who will oversee MSU’s Symphonic Winds, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo and “Magnificent Marching Machine.”
I SEE U, Episode 52: A Concealed Treasure Once Incognito - Maysa Leak
Acclaimed jazz vocalist and Morgan State University alumna Maysa joins host Eddie Robinson to discuss her three decade journey through the music business and how her time at Morgan prepared her for a future as a performer.
Morgan State is the First 4-year HBCU in Amazon's Pre-Paid Tuition Program
Maryland’s largest Historically Black College and University is making history. Administrators announced it will be Amazon's first four-year HBCU to participate in the company's pre-paid tuition program for employees.
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