(Screenshot from video/YouTube0 The following stories were written by Morgan State University multimedia journalism students. May 25, 2020: Police were called in a Minneapolis neighborhood because there was a report of a “drunk man” who used counterfeit money to buy cigarettes. When police got there, they drew their guns immediately and ordered George Floyd, 46, […]
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State of Maryland taps Morgan State to serve as community vax site
Tyler Hall. (Photo Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) Morgan State University Selected to Serve as Community Vaccination Site, Expanding Access to Vital Vaccine in Fight Against COVID-19 University to Collaborate with Maryland Department of Health, Offering up to 390 Doses of Pfizer Vaccine Per Day During Weekends, Beginning on April 30 BALTIMORE — As […]
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Morgan promotes Athletics Director Edward Scott to Vice President
Edward Scott (Courtesy Photo) BALTIMORE, Md. (April 8, 2021) — Morgan State University President David Wilson announced the promotion of Edward Scott, Ph.D. to the position of Vice President, which will be added to his current role of Director of Athletics for the University. “In addition to his leadership of Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Scott will add the oversight […]
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MSU is ‘open for business’ and preps for student reentry
(Photos Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) University Moves Toward Return to Face-to-Face Instruction, Increased Residential Hall Occupancy and In-Person Commencements, Among Other Traditional Activities BALTIMORE — In a follow-up to Morgan State University President David K. Wilson’s annual, university-wide Spring Town Hall meeting, planning continues for a full reopening of the campus and a […]
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Morgan State Alumnus Calvin Tyler increases endowment commitment to $20 million
Calvin and Tina Tyler Increase Endowment Commitment to $20 million with Morgan State University President David K. Wilson. The $20-million pledge is the largest private donation from an alumnus in University history and is believed to be the largest contribution of its kind to any Historically Black College or University (HBCU) nationwide from an alum. […]
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Morgan expands economic impact to $1.1 billion statewide, $640 million in Baltimore
Morgan student discusses research findings at recent Morgan Innovation Day held annually in Annapolis before Maryland legislators, students, faculty, staff and alumni for a first-hand look at new research, innovation and partnership initiatives incubated at the National Treasure. (Photos Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) Independent Study Affirms University’s Economic Vitality Fueling Jobs, Research […]
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State of Maryland funds Morgan State’s launch of new center for urban health equity
Dr. Lorece Edwards from the School of Community Health & Policy engaging in scholarship related to public health. (Photos Courtesy of Morgan State University) Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Commits Annual Appropriation of $3 Million to University’s Operational Budget to Fund Research to Combat Disparities in Communities Statewide BALTIMORE — Morgan State University—Maryland’s Preeminent Public Urban Research […]
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Morgan State Receives Largest Gift in School History from Billionairess Mackenzie Scott
President David Wilson and VP of Institutional Advancement Donna Howard participate in ceremonial signing of gift agreement. (Photos Courtesy of Morgan State University) Morgan State University Receives Historic Gift of $40M from Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott Largest Individual Donation in University History to Support Student Success Efforts, Spur Research and Further Strategic Plan Baltimore, MD — Morgan State […]
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MSU Choir virtual Christmas concert: December 13, 2020 – 4PM – FREE!
Morgan State University Virtual Christmas Concert Please plan on virtually attending the Morgan State University Christmas Concert to be held on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 4PM. This year the concert will be – guest what? Virtual! We want to encourage as many persons to virtually attend as possible, so the concert will be FREE! […]
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Child First Authority successfully pivots during the pandemic.
Dr. Bernard Harris, Sr., Elementary School fourth grade student Zamirah Hall attends The Child First Authority Program in her room at home in Baltimore working on a STEM project. (Photo credit: David Marshall) Justus Hawkins, Special to The Afro Undeniable energy circulates as Dr. Bernard Harris, Sr. Elementary School students begin to fill the classroom […]
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Food Bank provides for holidays and beyond
Colonial Baptist Church Food Distribution day in Randallstown November 20, 2020. (Photo Credit: Denelle Joynes, Courtesy of the Maryland Food Bank) By Ryan Hogan Special to the AFRO The Maryland Food Bank continues to work toward ending hunger this holiday season as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. The food bank has been providing assistance throughout […]
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Beating holiday loneliness during the global pandemic
Judi Breiterman walking her dog Callie November 19, 2020 in Waldorf, Md (Photo courtesy: Alanda Lee) By Charnyse Burton Special to the AFRO Now that health experts strongly encourage individuals across America to cancel their traditional plans and only gather with their immediate households, the grim reality of eating alone is facing many. Judi Breiterman, […]