14-year-old West Muhammad has made history by becoming the youngest student ever admitted to Coppin State University, where he is majoring in cybersecurity engineering and is already making connections on campus.
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Spelman College receives $1 million donation from Design Essentials
Spelman College has received a $1 million donation from Design Essentials to support the launch of its cosmetic science program, which aims to increase diversity in the beauty industry by providing a concentration for chemistry students and a minor degree.
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United Negro College Fund to honor local leaders at 80th anniversary ball
The United Negro College Fund will celebrate its 80th anniversary at the Hilton Baltimore on October 26, honoring AFRO publisher Frances “Toni” Draper, Benjamin Morgan, and Alicia Wilson for their contributions to education.
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Howard falls in centennial homecoming game
Vice President Kamala Harris sent a letter to Howard University in recognition of its 100th homecoming, while the Bison fell to the Tigers in a sold out homecoming matchup.
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Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine selected to perform at 2026 Rose ParadeÂ
Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine has been selected to perform in the 137th Rose Parade, which will take place in California on January 1, 2026.
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‘Keeping the Culture: The Last Twenty-Five Years’ exhibit opens at Morgan State
The James E. Lewis Museum of Art at Morgan State University is hosting a landmark exhibition titled “Keeping the Culture: The Last Twenty-Five Years” from Sept. 29 to Dec. 13, 2024, featuring an array of African American art, including works from master artists, local legends, and newer voices, celebrating the creativity, resilience, and cultural identity of Black artists.
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Maryland Supreme Court holds oral arguments at Frederick Douglass High School
The Supreme Court of Maryland visited Frederick Douglass High School to hold off-site oral arguments, providing civic education to students from 15 Baltimore City public schools, private schools and universities.
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Morgan State University hosts 40th Homecoming Gala
Morgan State University held its 40th annual fundraising gala on October 4, with Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott, WBAL TV Co-Anchor Jenyne Donaldson, and Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.-07) in attendance, supporting scholarship funds for current and prospective students.
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Morgan State Homecoming offers chance to show off campus advancements to alumni, visitors
Morgan State University celebrated its 2024 homecoming with a concert, pep rally, parade, and football game, while also making security enhancements to the campus in response to last year’s mass shooting incident.
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Howard students and alum eagerly await VP Harris’ upcoming homecoming appearance
Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz are visiting several historically Black colleges and universities during homecoming season to engage with young Black students and secure their votes.
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Morgan State University unveils $171 million Health and Human Services Center
Morgan State University has opened its Health and Human Services Center, a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as an academic and research hub for faculty and students, providing essential resources to the Baltimore community and society.
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Angela Alsobrooks, top Democratic senate candidate in Maryland, speaks on economy, reproductive rights with HBCU students
Morgan State University’s campus newspaper, The Spokesman, hosted a forum for students and the public to hear from leading candidates in the race for Maryland’s U.S. Senate seat, with Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks discussing gun violence, reproductive rights, and economic goals.
