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Despite National Headwinds, Morgan State University Maintains Strong A+ Credit Rating as Ambitious Growth Strategy Advances

Dr. Samendra Sherchan, professor of biology and interim director of the Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research, in research lab.

Morgan State University Professor Selected for National Higher Education Leadership Program

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Morgan State University Homecoming Drives Millions in Economic Impact Across Baltimore

Six Hundred Graduates Earn Degrees as Morgan State University Celebrates its 2025 Fall Commencement Exercises

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Alumni | October 18, 2022

The Legacy is Alive: HBCU Pride Runs Strong in These Social Media Influencers

Historically black colleges and universities, largely known as HBCUs, have long stood as a beacon of opportunity for Black students across the nation. These revered institutions served as foundational spaces where careers were forged and these four individuals all found their life paths while attending their respective HBCUs while adding to that rich and lasting legacy. For this story, Cassius spoke with a talented quartet of individuals across several industries within the tech, sports, fashion, and entertainment sectors, included among which was Morgan alum - DJ Heat.

Philanthropy / Giving | October 18, 2022

Morgan State Among Four HBCUs to Receive $500,000 to Support Entrepreneurial Programs

Morgan State and Bowie State are among four Historically Black Colleges and Universities given money from a $2 million commitment by the Blackstone Charitable Foundation.

October 18, 2022

Blackstone Charitable Foundation Selects Morgan State University as One of Four HBCUs to Benefit From $2 Million Commitment

University’s Entrepreneurial Development and Assistance Center Partners with Blackstone LaunchPad to Expand Student Access to Venture and Entrepreneurial Skill-Building Programs

October 18, 2022

Morgan State University to Build 604-Bed Student Housing Complex

Morgan State University plans to build a new residential tower to house more than 600 students, a necessity for one of the fastest-growing schools in the region. The 604-bed tower will be built adjacent to the recently completed Thurgood Marshall Housing complex and a 30,000-square-foot dining hall. The additional tower is projected to cost $110 million, according to documents filed with the Maryland Board of Public Works.

October 17, 2022

New Morgan State Student Housing Complex is a Tribute to Thurgood Marshall’s Life and Legacy

Larry Gibson, an attorney and historian, was personally asked to curate the new student housing complex at Morgan State University in honor of Baltimore native Thurgood Marshall. The exhibits to his legacy are located on each floor of the building for students to ponder.

October 14, 2022

Baltimore Medical System to be Clinical Teaching Arm for Proposed Morgan State Medical School

Baltimore Medical System (BMS), the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system in Maryland, reached an agreement with the proposed school of Maryland College of Osteopathic Medicine at Morgan State University to serve as the school’s community health clinical teaching arm.