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Daronte Jones, Morgan State Alumnus, Named Washington Commanders Defensive Coordinator

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Daronte Jones, a Morgan State University alumnus, has been named the new defensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders, marking a meaningful milestone for both the franchise and the broader HBCU football community. The move places Jones among a select group of HBCU products holding coordinator-level roles in the NFL, reinforcing how historically Black colleges and

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Morgan State’s Magnificent Marching Machine Earns Spot in Tournament of Roses Parade

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Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine Tournament of Roses Parade appearance will place the HBCU on one of the most prestigious stages in American pageantry when the band marches in the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2026, in Pasadena, California. The invitation represents a defining cultural moment for Morgan State University and

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HBCU Funding Surges as Black Philanthropy Drives Innovation

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Forbes reports that funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has surged in recent years, even as national support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has waned under the Trump administration. The growing wave of donations underscores the vital role HBCUs play in shaping innovation, leadership, and representation across industries — from business and

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Morgan State Cross Country Shines at HBCU Challenge

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The Morgan State women’s and men’s cross country programs each earned sixth-place team finishes at the 2025 HBCU Cross Country Challenge, an event held in conjunction with the Great American Cross Country Festival — a major national invitational showcasing collegiate, high school, and middle school races from October 3–4. The Lady Bears tallied 150 points in the 5K

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Morgan State HBCU Teacher Program Earns Dyslexia Accreditation

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Written By Lexx Thornton Morgan State University has become the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to have its undergraduate teacher preparation program, the BS in Elementary Education, accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). Morgan’s Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development, which offers the BS in Elementary Education, is accredited by the

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Morgan State University became the first HBCU to lead a solo pavilion at the prestigious 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale

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In a groundbreaking achievement, Morgan State University became the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to lead a solo pavilion at the prestigious 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale. The installation, titled “ReCall & Response,” is the brainchild of Assistant Professor of Architecture Coleman A. Jordan. Drawing inspiration from West African traditions, the pavilion transforms the

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HBCU Joins House v. NCAA Settlement

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Morgan State University has decided to participate in the House v. NCAA settlement, which aims to rectify previous disparities in student-athlete compensation. Morgan State University’s Board of Regents has approved the institution’s participation in the House v. NCAA settlement. This groundbreaking agreement, valued at over $2.7 billion, addresses restrictive policies that previously limited college athletes’

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Last Call for Taste of Tomorrow Scholarship Applications: Deadline Approaching

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As the February 10 deadline approaches, students are encouraged to apply for the Taste of Tomorrow Scholarship powered by the PepsiCo Foundation! Interested students should be current sophomores or juniors enrolled full-time at one of the following institutions for the upcoming academic year: Benedict College, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, Jackson

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