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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

Morgan State alumni, students and fans attend the 2025 Homecoming Day football game at Hughes Stadium.

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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April 14, 2022

Morgan Grad Pens ‘A Girl In A Museum World’ Book Seeks to Inspire Kids To Take Charge of Their History

Tellie Simpson recalled visiting the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC as a young child. The experience would pique Simpson’s interest in the museum world. She would grow up to earn an M.A. in Museum Studies and a B.A. in History from Morgan State University, and pursue a career working in the field. Now, Tellie Simpson is “telling” her unique experiences through her new book, “A Girl In A Museum World”. Simpson says through the book, she seeks to motivate kids to take charge of their history and follow their dreams.

April 13, 2022

Morgan Students Take Second Place in AT&T HBCU Innovation Challenge, Earning $15,000

Team ‘MetaBears’ Develops EduLab Smart App to Address Educational Inequality

April 12, 2022

Morgan Graduate Assumes New Role as First Chief Technology Officer of Army Command

Working in a predominantly male-dominated field may deter some people but not Morgan alumna Charneta Samms. She is the first permanent chief technology officer at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM)– the Army’s largest technology developer.

April 12, 2022

Expanding Footprints and Seeking New Markets

Some HBCU leaders are considering building satellite campuses to expand their reach and serve more Black students. Morgan State University got approval earlier this month to purchase a 59-acre property, a mile away from Morgan State’s main campus in East Baltimore, formerly the site of Lake Clifton High School.

Athletics / Sports | April 11, 2022

Acrobatics and Tumbling Added to Morgan State University Sports Offerings Beginning 2023-24 Season

Morgan Becomes the First HBCU Division I Program Nationwide to Offer the Sport

April 06, 2022

An Interview with Mr. Melvin Miles

This week I had the distinct honor of sitting down with Mr. Melvin Miles (Past National President and Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees). Mr. Miles is currently in his 49th year serving as the Director of Bands at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. As Director of Bands, he conducts the Morgan State University Symphonic Winds, Concert Band, and Jazz Ensemble. He also serves as the director of “The Magnificent Marching Machine” and the “Bear Band”.