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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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August 09, 2022

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.

Education | August 09, 2022

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.

August 05, 2022

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.”

August 04, 2022

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.

August 04, 2022

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.