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June 14, 2022

Morgan State Archivist Reflects On Juneteenth As The Federal Holiday Approaches

It’s been nearly one year since President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Act, which made June 19 a national holiday. “African Americans are the only population that have had to move according to the laws to allow them to expand themselves or identify themselves as citizens,” explained Morgan State University’s Archivist, Dr. Ida Jones.

June 13, 2022

Actor Terrence Howard Encourages Students to Pursue Careers in STEM at Morgan State University

Terrence Howard has thrilled film and television audiences throughout his thirty-plus acclaimed career with roles on the hit Fox show Empire and giving riveting performances in Red Tails and the blockbuster Iron Man. Although Howard doesn’t have an engineering degree, his love for science and discovery led him to discuss various topics at the Morgan State University Institute of Urban Research event for the “Day of Conversation w/Terrence Dashon Howard” on Saturday.

June 10, 2022

Damon Wilson Hopes to Bring Winning Ways to Morgan State

Damon Wilson has a resume that speaks for itself. From 2009-2021, Wilson led Bowie State Football to two HBCU National Championships, three CIAA Conference Titles and an 89-45 overall record. It's a big reason why Morgan State hired him for the same position.

June 08, 2022

Morgan State University to Lease 537 Units of Student Housing Around Baltimore, Amidst Record-High Enrollment

Morgan State University is set to lease 537 units of student housing in three complexes far outside the university, due to record high enrollment. The Maryland Board of Public Works voted today to approve the leases, which would cost the state at least $10.77 million.

June 08, 2022

Morgan State Launches College for Returning Adult Learners

Colleges and universities have had to rethink higher education in the pandemic, and make the learning experience more flexible. A new program at Morgan State University focuses on degrees for adult learners returning to school. Its College of Interdisciplinary and Continuing Studies offers non-traditional students, returning students, working adults and others the chance to finish a degree, drawing in part from their own knowledge and professional experience.

Research & Innovation | June 08, 2022

NASA, HBCUs Partner On Program To Increase Diversity In The Geosciences

A partnership between NASA and several area HBCUs is looking to increase diversity in the geosciences by providing paid internships with hands-on research experiences. It’s called Student Airborne Science Activation, or SaSa. It’s an eight-week paid internship that will allow 25 students from the six partner HBCUs, including Morgan State University, to work with and learn from NASA experts.