School of Social Work News
Closing the Gender Gap
In the fall of 2024, Morgan President David K. Wilson established a task force whose name also reveals its mission: The State of Black Male Enrollment at Morgan: Causes and Recommendations. Professors Barnes and Sinclair are its co-chairs.
HBCUs Look to Reverse Black Male Enrollment Drop
When Morgan State University launched a task force focused on declining Black male enrollment in January, co-chair Michael Sinclair received phone calls and emails from across the higher education landscape.
Reduce Mortality and Gun Violence
Black funeral directors are underutilized partners. Integrating epi-criminology with social work, we present strategies to reduce gun violence, prevent retaliation, and foster healing in cities.
It’s Time to Treat Child Care as a Human Right, and Not a Market Commodity
Morgan State's Dr. Antoine Lovell, an assistant professor, and Dean Anna McPhatter, both of the School of Social Work, provide insightful commentary on child care as a basic human right.
Social Work Faculty 2025 - Rooted in Justice, Rising in Impact: Welcoming Our Bold New Faculty
This Fall 2025, the Morgan State University School of Social Work proudly welcomes an exceptional cohort of new faculty whose brilliance, passion, and lived experience embody the future of social work. With expertise spanning clinical innovation, public policy, health equity, youth justice, and culturally grounded healing, these scholar-practitioners bring fresh energy and deep commitment to our classrooms, research centers, and community partnerships. From national leadership in behavioral health and federal policymaking to transformative work in barbershops, global health, and cannabis justice, they are already reshaping the way we teach, learn, and engage. Their presence signals more than a new chapter—it marks a collective leap toward liberatory education, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and equity in action. This issue introduces each new faculty member and invites you to dream, connect, and build with us. Together, we are expanding the reach and reimagining the role of social work in the 21st century. Welcome to the future—welcome to Morgan.
Study Abroad Scholarships Provide International Education Opportunities for Two Deserving Morgan Scholars
Benjamin A. Gilman International and Council on International Educational Exchange Scholarships Open Doors to South America and Southwestern Europe
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School of Social Work
1700 E. Cold Spring Lane
Health and Human Services Center, Room 504
Baltimore, MD 21251
P: 443-885-4305
F: 443-885-8241