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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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January 28, 2022

Three HBCU Professors Elected To Prestigious Science Organization

Three HBCU professors are among the newly announced class of 564 scientists, engineers and other innovators elected as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society, publisher of the Science family of research journals and one of the most prestigious general scientific organizations in the world. Morgan Professor Christine Hohmann was recognized as an AAAS Fellow due to her work in neuroscience and for her commitment to diversity in STEM.

Education | January 28, 2022

Morgan State University Launches New 10-Year Strategic Plan, ‘Transformation Morgan 2030: Leading the Future’

Comprehensive Strategy Sets Course for Morgan’s Continued Momentum and Pursuit of a R1 ‘Very High Research’ Classification

Alumni | January 27, 2022

Morgan Alum Shapes Narrative for Nat Geo Black History Series as Editor

Morgan State University has given Carla Wills many opportunities to explore her interests, from STEM to history to journalism. This week, the veteran journalist is celebrating her role as executive editor of a new series from National Geographic that challenged her to utilize much of the knowledge and many of the skills she has gained in those areas.

Business | January 26, 2022

How The First HBCU Fintech Center Is Preparing Students For The Future

Mirtha Donastorg, HBCU Innovation Reporter at The Plug, speaks with Dr. Ali Emdad, Executive Director of the Morgan State University FinTech Center, about fintech, HBCUs and how to prepare students for the future.

January 25, 2022

A Race to the Top in Research

Today, Morgan State is one of a handful of HBCUs vying to join the ranks of Carnegie R1 universities. The coveted distinction, reserved for doctoral institutions with very high research activity, helps universities recruit top faculty members and scholars and win prestigious research grants. Among the 137 institutions classified as R1, not one is an HBCU.

January 21, 2022

How Morgan State University Built the Foundation for its Digital Learner Record

When Morgan State University launches its digital learner record this spring, the goal is for students to be able to display not just the skills they need to get a job, but also achievements outside academics that set them apart, one of the school’s administrators said during an event this week.