By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com President David K. Wilson named alumnae Endia DeCordova vice president of institutional advancement for Morgan State University (MSU) and executive director of the Morgan State University Foundation last March after leading a national search. The former vice chancellor for advancement at Rutgers University returned to her alma mater […]
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Howard, Morgan, Coppin, UMES, Bowie and Hampton: Baltimore County Public School children continue to choose HBCUs
By Ryan Coleman The National Bureau of Economic Research suggests predominantly White institutions can learn how to better support Black students by implementing best practices from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). This past year, Black students from George Washington Carver Arts and Technology High School, Western Tech, Randallstown, Pikesville, New Town and other high […]
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Morgan State University’s D.C. Metro Alumni Chapter hosts 75th commemorative event
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor Morgan State University alumni gathered at Boeing Headquarters in Arlington, Va. on Nov. 13 to celebrate 75 years of service to their institution. The group hosted historically Black college and university (HBCU) presidents from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), Tennessee State University (TSU) and Morgan State University (MSU) […]
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Morgan State Alumni gather to reimagine HBCUs beyond 2024
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com The D.C. metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter of the Morgan State University Alumni Association gathered on Nov.13 to acknowledge 75 years of existence. The group used the occasion to celebrate, network and hold important discussions about the impact and future of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). “I would […]
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PRESS ROOM: Morgan State University announces Kim Godwin, president of ABC News, as fall 2023 commencement speaker
Journalism trailblazer to offer words of inspiration to graduating class of more than 500 students; former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to receive honorary degree (Black PR Wire) Baltimore — Morgan State University President David K. Wilson announced recently that Kim Godwin, president of ABC News, will be the keynote speaker for the University’s 10th Fall […]
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Harbor Bank forges branding deal with Morgan State football player
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Morgan State University football player Elijah Williams recently landed a name, image and likeness (NIL) contract with The Harbor Bank of Maryland, a Black-owned bank based in Baltimore. The senior defensive lineman was most recently chosen for The Bluebloods 2023 FCS Preseason All-American Team and has a number […]
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Morgan State University students and community strengthen resolve to push forward in wake of tragic shooting
#MORGANSTRONG By AFRO Staff Though news of the Oct. 3 shooting on the campus of Morgan State University spread quickly across the nation, students and members of the Morgan community are hoping their message of strength, perseverance and unity is carried even farther. Students of the historically Black college were closing out their 2023 coronation […]
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Baltimore police release video seeking identities of multiple persons of interest in MSU shooting
Baltimore Police Department officials are still seeking suspects responsible for the Oct. 3 shooting of five people on the campus of Morgan State University in Northeast Baltimore. Authorities have released a video showing multiple persons of interest and are asking for help with identifications.
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Police continue search for gunman after shooting on Morgan State University campus
By Layla EasonSpecial to the AFRO Classes on the campus of Morgan State University (MSU) were canceled on Oct. 4, as Baltimore Police Department and Morgan State Police Department (MSUPD) officials continued the search for a gunman who opened fire on the campus late Tuesday night. One woman and four men sustained gunshot wounds around […]
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Police confirm multiple people shot on Morgan State University campus
By AFRO Staff Multiple people have been shot on the campus of Morgan State University, a historically Black college in Northeast Baltimore. The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) confirmed the shooting at 10:01 p.m. “BPD is on the scene of an active shooter situation in the 1700 block of Argonne Drive,” law enforcement officials announced from […]
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Meet Travis Mitchell, the HBCU-made mogul making moves in media
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com When Travis Mitchell attended Morgan State University in 1988, his initial intention was to earn a political science degree. He also wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps of playing college basketball. He thought he’d either graduate and continue playing basketball or take up coaching. Then came his […]
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Morgan State’s FinTech Center’s HBCU Cryptocurrency Trading Competition yields significant returns for students
Student Winners Averaged 140% Return on Investment in ‘Battle for the Cryptos’ BALTIMORE — The Center for the Study of Blockchain and Financial Technology (FinTech Center) at Morgan State University announced the winners of its second annual HBCU Students Battle-for-the-Cryptos challenge at a virtual awards ceremony hosted by competition sponsor Binance.US. Drawing students from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) nationwide to […]