By Catherine PughSpecial to the AFRO Rodney Orange Sr., born Aug. 23, 1942, passed away suddenly Feb. 15, 2024. “He had health challenges,” said his wife of 63 years, Catherine Orange, “but this was not expected.” A graduate of Douglass High School, Orange was a notable member of the class of 1960. “He was a […]
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BEYA STEM Conference highlights STEM opportunities, evolving landscape of AI in 2024
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Several experts in artificial intelligence (AI) gathered at the 2024 Becoming Everything You Are (BEYA) STEM Conference, organized by Tyrone Taborn’s Career Communications Group, on Feb. 16 to discuss the power and potential of the emerging technology. The seminar addressed the importance of AI adoption, its impact on […]
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5 HBCUs Leading the Charge in Creating Black Excellence
by Aziah Siid February 2, 2024 They’ve shaped generations of Black professionals. Now HBCUs are working to educate students K-12, particularly in STEM fields. What do Martin Luther King Jr., Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, and Vice President Kamala Harris have in common? They’re all graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The schools saw a surge […]
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AFRO Spotlight: MSU Student proves that delayed is not denied
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com Over a decade ago, Josh Stevens started his academic journey at Morgan State University (MSU). On Dec. 15, he received his bachelor’s of science in finance, officially becoming a Morgan State alumnus. Through financial hardships, family matters and even stage four cancer, Stevens never lost interest in finishing his degree […]
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Twenty five years later, Morgan State University’s wrestling team is back
By Ariyana Griffin Special to the AFRO Morgan State University’s (MSU) wrestling team has made a comeback after a 25-year hiatus, making it the only historically Black college or university (HBCU) to offer a Division 1 men’s wrestling program. The sport was cut from MSU during the 1996-1997 season due to lack of funding. The organization, […]
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Meet Endia DeCordova, Morgan State University’s vice president of institutional advancement
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@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 in July […]
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Meet Endia DeCordova, Morgan State University’s vice president of institutional advancement
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 […]
