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MacKenzie Scott’s $63M Gift Marks New Era for Morgan State

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In a landmark moment for higher education, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has awarded Morgan State University a $63 million donation, her second unrestricted gift to the Baltimore-based HBCU. The MacKenzie Scott Morgan State donation brings her total giving to the university to an astounding $103 million, reaffirming her confidence in the school’s leadership and mission to […]

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Dr. Earl S. Richardson, Transformative HBCU Leader and Morgan State President, Dies at 81

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The HBCU community is mourning the loss of a giant. Dr. Earl S. Richardson, the ninth president of Morgan State University, passed away at age 81, leaving behind a legacy defined by transformation, advocacy, and a relentless pursuit of equity in higher education. A Quarter-Century of Leadership at Morgan State When Dr. Richardson took the

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Jadakiss Celebrates Daughter’s Graduation from Morgan State University

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Hip-hop icon Jadakiss is celebrating one of his proudest moments yet—his daughter, Jaidyon Phillips, has officially graduated from Morgan State University, a leading HBCU located in Baltimore, Maryland. The moment marks a milestone not only for the Phillips family but also shines a spotlight on the growing number of Black celebrities choosing HBCUs for their

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HBCU Special Collections Goes Digital, Expanding Access to History

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A $500,000 Title III HBCU Part F grant awarded in 2020 is helping Morgan State University’s Beulah M. Davis Special Collections Department transform access to the school’s rich history through new digital projects. As part of its commitment to creating an open-access digital repository, the Davis Room has successfully digitized historical materials, allowing scholars, students,

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HBCU President Named Most Admired CEO and Higher Ed Power Player 

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In recognition of his exemplary leadership and vision, the Maryland Daily Record has honored Morgan State University President David K. Wilson as a 2024 Most Admired CEO. Additionally, it listed Wilson on its 2024 Higher Education Power List. The Most Admired CEO accolade celebrates business executives, higher education leaders and nonprofit executive directors with admirable

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Morgan State University Joins Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association as First HBCU Member

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In a historic move for collegiate athletics, the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association has welcomed Morgan State University as its newest member institution. With this addition, Morgan State becomes the 12th member of the nation’s oldest wrestling conference and the first Historically Black College and University to join since the EIWA was founded in 1904. The

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19 HBCUs Recognized as Fulbright Institutional Leaders 

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In a significant move to bolster international academic exchange, the U.S. Department of State announced today that 19 Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been designated as “Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders” for their outstanding engagement with the Fulbright Program during the 2023-24 academic year. The announcement was made ahead of the upcoming 2024 Annual National

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Morgan State Secures $20.9M Grant to Address Urban Health Disparities

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In a significant advancement for urban health research, Morgan State University has announced the award of a $20.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. This five-year funding will expand the ongoing efforts of the university’s Research Centers in Minority Institutions Center for Urban Health Disparities

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PepsiCo Launches “Taste of Tomorrow” Initiative to Boost Representation in STEM Fields

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PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation have announced the launch of the “Taste of Tomorrow” initiative, aimed at increasing Black representation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. Despite the rapid growth of STEM jobs, Black professionals currently represent only 9% of the workforce. To address this disparity, PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation are investing

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Morgan State University Mourns Passing of Track Legend George Rhoden

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Morgan State University is mourning the loss of George Rhoden, a celebrated Olympian and former track and field star. Rhoden, known by many as the best Jamaican quarter-miler, passed away on August 24 at the age of 97.  Rhoden, a native of Jamaica, attended MSU from 1950-1952. During his time at MSU, he made a significant

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