(Photos Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) BALTIMORE — Despite representing roughly 12% of the U.S. adult population, in biopharma, Black professionals account for just 7% of the total workforce and 3% of executive teams. In an initiative designed to curb this trend, Bristol Myers Squibb—one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies—has forged a unique partnership with […]
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National certification awarded to Morgan State University’s Department of Strategic Communication
By Morgan State University Newsroom BALTIMORE – The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community and principal advocate for industry excellence, ethical conduct and the advancement of its membered practitioners, has approved the recommendation for the School of Global Journalism and Strategic Communication’s (SGJC) Department of Strategic Communication (SCOM) […]
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New Dean Appointed to Lead Morgan’s School of Global Journalism and Communication, Beginning New Era
Dean Jackie Jones, second from the left, with Morgan State University students. (Courtesy photos) BALTIMORE — Following a national search, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and current Assistant Dean for Programs Jackie Jones was selected by Morgan State University President David K. Wilson to serve as the next dean of Morgan’s School of Global Journalism and Communication […]
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Morgan State to offer 24 cybersecurity-related scholarships by way of $3.2M grant award from NSF
Morgan student works on cybersecurity project at University’s CAP Center. (Photos Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) MSU’s CAP Center to Provide 24 Secure Embedded Systems Scholarships to Students Seeking Careers in Government Cybersecurity BALTIMORE — Morgan State University’s (MSU) Cybersecurity Assurance and Policy (CAP) Center has been awarded a $3.2 million National Science Foundation (NSF) […]
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New partnership opens the door for Maryland students to attend Morgan State
(Photos Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) MODERN STATES AND MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ENTER PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND COLLEGE ACCESS TO MARYLAND STUDENTS Fast Start Program at Morgan Marks the Philanthropy’s Newly Launched Commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities BALTIMORE — Modern States, a philanthropy dedicated to making a college degree more affordable and accessible […]
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Morgan State University awarded $6.25M from Google and Apple
Morgan State University, Maryland’s Preeminent Public Urban Research University, today announced two significant grants totaling $6.25 million from leading big tech companies, Apple and Google. Aiming to foster equity in computing education and tech proficiencies at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and meet the high demands to diversify the STEM talent pipeline, Google by way of its […]
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A message from the Office of the President: Announcing the appointment of Jackie Jones as Dean of the School of Global Journalism and Communication
Morgan State President Dr. David Kwabena Wilson (Courtesy Photo/morgan.edu) Dear Morgan Community: After conducting a national search, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jacqueline Jones as the new dean of the School of Global Journalism & Communication (SGJC), succeeding DeWayne Wickham, SGJC’s inaugural dean, effective August 1, 2021. Dean Jones, who has served […]
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Morgan State receives high ratings from Moody’s and S&P
(Photos Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) S&P Affirms A+ Rating for Fifth Consecutive Year and Moody’s A1 Rating Collectively Present Morgan in the Best Financial Position in 30-Plus Years BALTIMORE — Despite the economic volatility and uncertainty spurred by the pandemic, Morgan State University continues to amass strong financial assessments by respected and industry-leading […]
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Morgan Commencement: Pomp and circumstance returns to the national treasure
(Photos Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) Graduates Reaped the Rewards of Resilience at Morgan’s Spring 2021 Commencement Ceremonies More Than 1,500 Return to the National Treasure for the Long-Anticipated Reprise of ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ (Photos Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) BALTIMORE — May afforded the Morgan State University (MSU) family a break […]
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Morgan State University introduces ‘Morgan Completes You,’ a new degree-attainment initiative
(Photos Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) University’s Board of Regents Approves Addition of 18 New Interdisciplinary Degree Programs, a Proactive Effort to Bridge Graduation Gap for Nearly 37 million Americans with ‘Some College’ Experience and ‘No Degree’ BALTIMORE — By way of unanimous vote at the Morgan State University Board of Regents’ spring quarterly meeting, […]
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Morgan State welcomes the return of in-person graduation, Dr. Michael V. Drake to keynote Spring Commencement
Michael V. Drake, M.D., president of the University of California (UC), Morgan State’s 144th Commencement Keynote Speaker (Photo Courtesy of University of California) Series of Ceremonies Punctuate Highly-Anticipated Return to In-Person Exercises BALTIMORE — Morgan State University President David K. Wilson announced today the selection of Michael V. Drake, M.D., president of the University of California (UC) and […]
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In advance of Fall Semester, Morgan State requires students, faculty & staff to receive full vaccination
(Photo Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) President David Wilson to Form Vaccination Management Team to Oversee Campus-wide Effort BALTIMORE — Morgan State University President David K. Wilson today announced the University’s Board of Regents supported-decision to require all faculty, staff and students to have received a full vaccination by August 1, 2021, before the start […]