In a landmark achievement, Morehouse College has announced the receipt of a transformative $20 million anonymous gift. This unprecedented contribution will establish six endowed professorships. It also marks Morehouse’s largest donation designated for faculty positions in the college’s history.
The endowed professorships aim to bolster innovation and research across various academic divisions, including the Divisions of Business and Economics, Humanities, Social Sciences, Media, and the Arts and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
“Our faculty are the heartbeat of this institution. They lead our academic programs, develop the intellect of our students, and challenge them to go out in the world and be great. They have fueled the success of thousands of Morehouse Men,” said Dr. David A. Thoma, President of Morehouse College. “This transformational $20 million gift will allow us to increase the ranks of our esteemed and talented professors so that we can uphold the legacy of excellence in our classrooms as our as veteran faculty retire.”
Making Men of Consequences
This generous gift is part of the “Making Men of Consequence” Campaign, the largest fundraising initiative in Morehouse’s history, with a total goal of $500 million. The campaign aims to expand scholarship opportunities for deserving students, recruit top-tier faculty, innovate academic programs, and fund campus improvements. The newly announced donation aligns explicitly with the campaign’s “Inquiry with Distinction” pillar. The pillar is designed to enhance academic investment through distinguished faculty positions and innovative programming.
“Investing in Morehouse College’s talented faculty is critical to maintaining the College’s reputation and relevance as a world-class institution of higher learning,” said Provost Kendrick Brown, Ph.D. “At Morehouse, we are developing men with integrity and intellect to become 21st-century leaders and innovators. That takes resources—not only funds for technology and classroom materials but also a significant investment in attracting accomplished professors to Morehouse who will continue to elevate our profile in all academic areas.”
Including this anonymous gift, the campaign has raised nearly $290 million. Hodan Hassan, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, thanked the anonymous donor. “This significant gift fuels our ongoing commitment to excellence in higher education and our ability to offer students transformative academic experiences that help them to reach their full potential,” said Hassan.
