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Morgan Students Celebrate 137th Commencement

Morgan State News — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:00:08 +0000

A crowd of more than 10,000 family members, friends and well-wishers filled the W.A.C. Hughes Memorial Stadium today as Morgan State University conferred degrees to more than 1,100 graduates at its 137th annual commencement exercises. The University awarded baccalaureate degrees to over 800 undergraduate students and more than 300 master’s and doctoral degrees at Saturday's ceremony. "This is the moment of validation in the investment made by our students and their families," said Morgan President David Wilson. "We are honored and excited to send these graduates out into the world to grow a future of innovation and prosperity." U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan addressed the graduates as this year’s commencement speaker, telling students about the importance of education in today’s global marketplace. Duncan is given credit for helping to secure increases in the Pell grant program to boost the number of young Americans attending college and receiving post-secondary degrees. He is an advocate for efforts to ensure that colleges and universities provide more transparency around graduation, job placement, and student loan default rates. Honorary degrees were awarded to two distinguished champions of civil rights and education. The Honorable Fred David Gray, former attorney for Rosa Parks and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and prominent educator Dr. Charles Vert Willie of the Harvard School of Education both received the honorary doctor of humane letters degree. Notable graduates of the MSU Class of 2013 include Fulbright Scholar Christian Kameni, a history major and Prince George's County native, who is off to Paris this summer to teach English in the French Ministry of Education. Also graduating was mother and daughter Beulah and Tiye Lewis of Baltimore, MD., both students in the School of Education and Urban Studies who received undergraduate degrees in Family and Consumer Sciences and Physical Education, respectively. A perfect 4.0 grade point average has earned Graduate Craig Cornish of Southern Maryland, and a member of the MSU Honda All-Star team, a full scholarship to Princeton University next year to study history. Also noted today, In the School of Graduate Studies, was the awarding of Morgan State’s first doctorate in psychometrics to Mercy W. Nedge Mugo.

MSU Professors Named Among Daily Record’s Top 100 Women

MSU Webmaster — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:58:48 +0000

Dr. Lorece V. Edwards Director of Community Practice & Outreach Morgan State University Dr. Lorece V. Edwards is a committed scholar and teacher, a health professional of the first order and an innovator in the field of HIV and AIDS. “My most significant accomplishment to date has been raising the awareness of the issue of HIV/AIDS among women and giving them a voice,” said Edwards, director of community practice and outreach at Morgan State University. Karen L. Proudford Associate Professor of Management and Director, Graves Honors Program Morgan State University Karen L. Proudford has served as director of the Graves Honors Program at Morgan State University since its inception in 2003. In that time, the program has a 100 percent placement rate for high distinction graduates, who have secured positions at leading firms such as Boeing, Cintas, Lockheed Martin and Vanguard. Join us in congratulating Dr. Edwards & Dr. Proudford!

Morgan to Welcome Brazilian Student Delegation in Fall 2013

Morgan State News — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:29:33 +0000

Morgan State will continue its growing role in global learning partnerships this fall, as the university will welcome students from Brazil for a one-year learning exchange. The exchange is part of the HBCU-Brazil Alliance, piloted by the White House Initiative on HBCUs and chaired by Dr. T. Joan Robinson, Morgan Provost and Vice-President of Academic [...]

Morgan State Earns Four Nominations for 2013 HBCU Awards

Morgan State News — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:07:35 +0000

Morgan State University earned nominations in four categories for the third-annual HBCU Awards, to be held June 28 on the campus of Jackson State University. The university will compete with historically black colleges and universities throughout the nation for awards in communications, academics, student organizations and alumni affairs. MSU’s earned nominations in the following four [...]

Yacob Astatke Makes History as National Outstanding Engineering Educator

Morgan State News — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:37:21 +0000

Morgan State Professor Yacob Astatke recently received the American Society for Engineering Education’s ‘National Outstanding Teaching Award.’ Dr. Astatke, who teaches electrical engineering in the Clarence M. Mitchell School of Engineering, was selected from a national pool of faculty and instructors teaching parallel engineering or engineering technology courses at two-year or four-year colleges. “This is really a great [...]

President Wilson on NPR’s ‘Tell Me More’

MSU Webmaster — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:20:58 +0000

According to a new report, historically black colleges and universities are attracting more Asian and Latino students than ever before. Host Michel Martin discusses that and other findings with the report's author, Marybeth Gasman, and Morgan State University President, David Wilson. *originating article from NPR's "Tell Me More" with Michel Martin; All Races Attracted to HBCU Campuses - May 13, 2013

Morgan Board Elects New Chair, Votes to Support President

MSU Webmaster — Thu, 09 May 2013 04:22:13 +0000

At its most recent meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, the Morgan Board of Regents discussed a number of issues relevant to the growth and ascendancy of Morgan State University as the premier public urban research university in Maryland and took action on several of them. The board on Tuesday voted to elect a new [...]

The Morgan Minute with Beulah and Tiye Lewis

MSU Webmaster — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:59:57 +0000

We talk with Beulah 'Lady' Lewis and her daughter Tiye about the feeling of mother and daughter earning undergraduate degrees at the upcoming Morgan Commencement.

Christian Kameni, Morgan’s Latest Fulbright Scholar

Morgan State News — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:15:31 +0000

Christian Kameni, a graduating senior in the Department of History was notified last month of his acceptance in the Fulbright Scholar Program. Kameni will study and teach in Paris beginning this summer, and is excited about the potential for his experience to move him towards a career goal of diplomacy and international affairs. He is the 131st Morgan State student or faculty member to be accepted into the prestigious Fulbright program, and is the latest Morganite to grow the university's legacy as the leading historically black university in the production of Fulbright scholars. "They send you a letter to let you know you are a finalist, and once you become a finalist, it’s in the hands of the country to which you applied, said Kameni, recalling the moment he found out about his acceptance. "I was initially surprised, so when I got the finalist letter, I got (MSU Fulbright Program Director Dr. Carleen) Leggett to look it over to tell me what it meant. In April, I got the final letter from the French Ministry of Edcuation. I was speechless. I called my mother, and she said “You’re going to France!” Kameni, who describes himself as shy when he arrived at Morgan from Parkdale High School in Prince George's County four years ago, credits Morgan's family atmosphere as the key factor in his decision to attend the school. Professors and fellow students helped to ease his into college, and motivated him to pursue new opportunities in academic and social development. H is the current vice-president of the MSU Golden Key Honor Society, and is a member of Alpha Kappa Mu and Pi Delta Phi, the French National Honor Society. "I was impressed with the campus, it felt like a family and I felt at home. I was a bit shy, and I wasn't involved when I first arrived, so I felt like it was a boring school. Eventually, I started meeting people who were the total oppostite of me. They helped me to break out of my shell, to network and I got involved little by little. I joined the SGA, started going to more social activities. I went from being all the way reserved, to a bit less than that," he says, jokingly. Kameni became interested in the Fulbright program after a French professor recommended it to him in his junior year. "I looked at the website, read a couple of blogs about the Fulbright. It was very complicated. You have to have a lot of recommendations, write the most perfect essay you can write, and you have to make sure you have a strong idea of what you’re going to be doing. Dr. Leggett knows what the program is looking for, so she helped me with my application process." Asked what he is most looking forward to with the Fulbright experience, Kameni says his achievement has not yet truly hit him. "It still hasn't hit me, and it probably won't until I'm in Paris, but I’m sure working in the French Ministry is going to be super exciting."

Morgan State Wins International Publications, Marketing Awards

Morgan State News — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:59:03 +0000

Morgan State University recently won two national awards in the annual Hermes Creative Awards competition. The Hermes is an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of traditional materials and programs, and emerging technologies. Entries come from corporate marketing and communication departments, advertising agencies, PR firms, graphic design shops, production companies, web and digital creators and freelancers. MSU captured a platinum award for its 2013 University Calendar, and a gold award for the 2012 edition of the Morgan Magazine, featuring alumna Doreen Spicer-Dannelly. Both are developed by the university's Office of Public Relations and Communications.

Walker Mill MS Teacher Named Prince George’s County Teacher Of The Year

MSU Webmaster — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:57:01 +0000

*article from Prince George's County Public Schools Office of Communications UPPER MARLBORO, MD -- Albert Lewis, language arts teacher at Walker Mill Middle School, has been named the 2013 Prince George’s County Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made Thursday at the school system’s annual Teacher of the Year Celebration at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt. Lewis began his career with Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) as a substitute teacher in 2006. He earned his teaching certification through the school system’s Resident Teacher Program, and has been teaching language arts at Walker Mill since 2007. “All 39 nominees for Prince George’s County Teacher of the Year have inspired their school communities with their outstanding skills, dedicated service and support of students, parents and colleagues,” said Dr. Alvin L. Crawley, Interim Superintendent of Schools. “These educators set the bar for excellence, and play a key role in ensuring the future success of our students.” “Mr. Lewis brings a wealth of intellect, experience, and expertise to the job,” said Nicole Clifton, Ed.D., principal of Walker Mill. “His dedication and passion for the craft and his community is evident in his instruction and other areas, as well.” Three other finalists were also named for the award during the May 2 celebration: Jennifer Boyles-Kellner, Forest Heights Elementary School; Erica Rogers Bair, Valley View Elementary School; and Patrice Porter Lawrence, Frederick Douglass High School. “I was honored to take part in recognizing all of our outstanding nominees for this year’s award,” said Board Chair Verjeana M. Jacobs, Esq. “They are all Teachers of the Year in the eyes of their students, and all have the traits that make up a great educator: mastery of their content area, a passion for teaching, and a deep caring for their students.” Lewis takes on additional roles and responsibilities at his school, including serving as Team Leader, Administrative Support person and member of the Instructional Council. He coordinated the Breakfast Club tutoring program in 2011, was Assistant Basketball Coach from 2007-2010, has been the Debate Coach since 2008 and has served as a motivational speaker at school assemblies since 2007. Outside of his school community, he has worked as a reading tutor, where he developed and implemented curriculum for a summer science and technology camp, provided extending learning opportunities for students, designed tutoring programs and conducted professional development for peers. Lewis earned a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications with a concentration in journalism from Morgan State University in 2007. But after serving as a substitute teacher in Prince George’s County from 2006-2007, he shifted his focus to education and started working towards earning his teaching certification in English. Lewis will join representatives from all 24 Maryland counties in competing for the title of2013-2014 Maryland Teacher of the Year, through a process coordinated by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The winner will be announced during a gala event in the fall, and will go on to represent Maryland in the national competition. Three high school students were also honored Thursday for their winning entries in the Teacher of the Year essay contest. Dion Garner, senior at Largo High School, shared his “Most Inspirational” essay during the event. Adriana Murray from Largo High School was the first place winner for Grade 12, and Martin Garris Jr. from DuVal High School won first place for Grade 11. Besides the winner and finalists, the following educators were also nominated for Prince George’s County Teacher of the Year:

Joy Anderson, Surrattsville HS	Nina Cheri Jacks, Brandywine ES
Angela Andress, Imagine Foundations at Morningside	Charlene Jones-Newman, Surrattsville HS
Susan Bailey, High Bridge ES	Ruthdasia Lanier-Williams, Croom HS
Rosa Bell, Barnaby Manor ES	Irene B. De Leon, John Hanson Montessori
Dr. Otassa Jean Boston, Perrywood ES	Genes Marquez, Judith P. Hoyer Montessori
Angelica Brooks, Oxon Hill MS	William McIntyre, Accokeek Academy
Elizabeth C. Butler, Martin Luther King, Jr. MS	Stephen Charles Newbold Jr., Thurgood Marshall MS
Taiese Carson, Glenn Dale ES	Nakia Newman, Hillcrest Heights ES
Susan Crossed, Judith P. Hoyer Montessori	Glynnis Ogbogou, Adelphi ES
Yvette Coley, Imagine Foundations at Morningside	Eric Russo, Drew-Freeman MS
Kelly S. Crayton, M.Ed., Barack Obama ES	Karen Schafer, Adelphi ES
Ma. Cielo Deocares, Imagine Foundations at Morningside	Denise L. Smith, Thomas G. Pullen Arts Academy
Shawna Faro, Glenn Dale ES	Bobbie Shockley, Largo HS
Joelle Formato, Drew-Freeman MS	Venita Simon, C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional School
Melany Garcia, Patuxent ES	Sharon L. Weaver, Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. HS
Anne Hall McKuhen, Mary Harris “Mother” Jones ES	Melanie Wheeler, Francis T. Evans ES
Paul Hatton, Thomas G. Pullen Arts Academy	Gretchen T. Williams, Perrywood ES
Tobi M. Haufe, Deerfield Run ES

About PGCPS: Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS), one of the nation's 25 largest school districts, has 204 schools, approximately 125,000 students and nearly 18,000 employees. With an annual budget of $1.6 billion, the district serves a diverse student population from urban, suburban and rural communities. PGCPS is nationally recognized for its innovative programs and initiatives, including the expansion of Advanced Placement courses and partnerships with businesses and institutions of higher learning.

Honor Students Attend Department of Homeland Security Career Pathways Conference

Morgan State News — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:01:51 +0000

By: Drs. Kevin Peters and Tim Akers On April 11-13, 2013, Morgan State University’s (MSU) honor students, LaShaunda Johnson, Derek Riley, Benjamin Hall, and Astrid Garrison, participated in the Career Pathways Conference for Future Homeland Security Science and Technology Professional, held in Washington, DC, and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of University Programs, Science and Technology Directorate. The Conference focused on career opportunities at DHS, under the leadership and guidance of Ms. Stephanie Willett, Education Director, with the DHS Office of University Programs. The initial cohort of students were competitively selected to participate in DHS relevant research projects under the direction of DHS principal investigators, Dr. Timothy Akers and Dr. Kevin Peters, as part of the DHS scholars for the Visual Analytics for Science and Technology (VAST) at a Minority Serving Institution grant awarded to MSU. The students will also work alongside early career faculty Drs. Kofi Nyarko (electrical engineering), James Hunter (civil engineering), and Schinnel Small’s (computer science).

The Morgan Minute – Episode 9

MSU Webmaster — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:54:10 +0000

We talk with former Morgan State athlete and current graduate student Donald Schuler Jr. about his goals of empowering youth through the arts and education.

Morgan Graduate Franklin Beaird

MSU Webmaster — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:34:20 +0000

Congressional Gold Medal recipient Franklin Beaird shares his memories of joining the Montford Point Marines, the first incoming class of African-Americans Marines in US History.

Landscape Architecture Professor Appointed to City Architecture Panel

MSU Webmaster — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:30:19 +0000

Professor Diane Jones Allen, Department of Landscape Architecture, has been appointed to the Urban Design and Architecture Review Panel (UDARP) for the City of Baltimore. UDARP advises the Department of Planning, the Planning Commission and other City agencies on matters of urban design, architecture and landscape architecture. Specifically, the Panel is empowered to provide review and professional design assistance of signature sites, significant projects that are proposed in renewal and/or conservation areas, planned unit developments (PUD), and master plans. The Panel is comprised of six individuals who bring expertise in various aspects of architectural, urban, and landscape design. Members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Director of Planning. Congrats to Professor Allen!!!

President Wilson to Discuss College Completion at Harvard

Morgan State News — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:10:43 +0000

Morgan State President David Wilson will join a panel of higher education thought leaders today on a panel discussion on educational opportunity and changing demographics in the United States. Dr. Wilson, an alumnus of Harvard, will make remarks on the nation's imperative to increase the number of college graduates, and the necessity of historically black colleges within that mission. "If the nation is to lead the world again in the percent of our population with college degrees, how should we think about the role of particular institutions in helping us get there," asks Dr. Wilson. "Are some institutions more prepared than others to grow their enrollments, without sacrificing educational quality, and educate pockets of the population where we are seeing massive growth? How do we insure that Blacks and Hispanics, in particular, will be educated in sufficient numbers in the critical STEM fields, especially if we buy the notion that these fields are at the root of innovation?" "I will attempt to present a case for the essential nature of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and minority serving institutions in educating a larger portion of the population from these growth pockets. I believe that our failure to do so can result in a weaker and non-competitive America long-term." The panel discussion will be held from 4.00pm to 5.30pm at the Askwith Forum at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

New Peace Corps Recruitment Office Comes to Morgan

Morgan State News — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:42:51 +0000

Morgan State University today announced its successful bid to establish a Peace Corps Recruiting Office on campus. MSU is now part of the mid-Atlantic region of the Peace Corps, a consortium including institutions in Maryland, Virginia, D.C., West Virginia and North Carolina. Dr. Elizabeth Gunn, Assistant Professor of Spanish and Coordinator of the Peace Corps Program, will be supervise the Campus Recruiter and coordinate the Peace Corps Program at Morgan State. She is looking to grow Morgan's program to eventually lead the field of HBCU's in producing quality volunteers to promote world peace and friendship. According to Peace Corps data, "the top three HBCU producers of Volunteers serving since Peace Corps inception are Howard University with 170, Morehouse College with 72 Volunteers, and Texas Southern University with 71 Volunteers. Since 1961, a total of 1,794 HBCU graduates have served as Peace Corps Volunteers. Their scope of work varies from education, business, and health to environment, agriculture, and urban development projects. Peace Corps Director Tschetter said, ‘Historically Black Colleges and Universities continue to provide the Peace Corps with a capable and diverse group of Volunteer candidates. They represent the best of America as they apply their education and skills as Volunteers around the globe." Morgan's Peace Corps program will host an official information session on April 18 beginning at 11:00 a.m. in Banneker Hall Room 112.

Morgan Chemistry Professor Receives Maryland Innovation Award

MSU Webmaster — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:04:11 +0000

Dr. Kadir Aslan, Professor of Chemistry at Morgan State University, has recently described and demonstrated the use of a new crystallization technology, called metal-assisted and microwave-assisted evaporative crystallization (MA-MAEC). The MA-MAEC technology was the subject of Morgan’s first ever patent full application in its over 140-year history. At the laboratory bench scale, the MA-MAEC technology affords for the selective growth of the desired polymorphs of amino acids and pharmaceutical compounds "on-demand" in a fraction of the time as compared to the conventional evaporative crystallization. Based on the commercial promise of the MA-MAEC technology, Dr. Aslan was awarded a $100,000 Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) Award in March 2013. Dr. Aslan and his research group will develop several new crystallization products for commercial use with the MA-MAEC technology. The crystallization products are: 1) three new circular polymer crystallization platforms for commercially available microwave ovens (i) low sample load (21 samples), (ii) medium sample load (95 samples) and (iii) high sample load (204 samples). 2) “iCrystal system”: a high-end integrated device that offers a superior control over the crystallization process. Potential users of the new crystallization products include researchers in academic institutions and industry, who can immediately use the new crystallization platforms in a commercially available microwave oven for the semi-quantitative assessment of their products. The iCrystal device will exclusively work with the new crystallization platforms. Consumers will be able to crystallize up to 204 samples “on demand” with a high degree of control over the microwave heating and thus the crystallization process, which is not offered by conventional microwave ovens. Beyond the MII funding, Dr. Aslan will seek other small business or technology grants and investor funding to develop this device for commercial applications. Created by the General Assembly and administered by the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO), the Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) promotes the commercialization of research conducted in five qualifying Maryland universities. The initiative encourages universities to partner on commercialization proposals, strategies, and funding sources. The MII program facilitates technology transfer from university labs to start-up companies and boosts economic development in Maryland.

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Media contact: Dr. Victor R. McCrary, VP for Research & Economic Development 443-885-4631 or victor.mcrary@morgan.edu

Morgan Students Win Second Honda Challenge

MSU Webmaster — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:07:33 +0000

by Krishana Davis, AFRO (www.afro.com) Special to the AFRO Originally published April 09, 2013 In 1975 the Himalayan kingdom of Sikkim joined what very large neighbor to its south? “India!” shouted a student from Morgan State University, winning the university its second championship at the 24th Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), an academic competition challenging the wit of the best and brightest students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) around the country. After two days of fierce competition the four member team- Captain Craig Cornish, senior, history major; Kyle De Jan, senior history major; Micheal Osikomaiya, junior, English major and James Hayes-Barber, sophomore, electrical engineering major- emerged victorious after 10 games of questions covering world history, science, literature, religion, art, social sciences, African-American history and culture and pop culture. Morgan’s victory game was played against Florida A&M University as the two teams battled it out for the national title in a best 2-out-of-2 finals. The final two teams emerged from eight competing divisions advanced to the “Sweet 16,” a single-elimination playoff. Morgan captured the top prize of the competition winning $50,000 in university grants. Second place winner Florida A&M won $25,000 and the remaining “Final Four” teams Oakwood University and West Virginia State University received $15,000. The other top eight schools received $15,000 in grants. HCASC awarded all 48 of the participating schools with grant money. During the event-filled weekend, for students, alumni and friends of the university, Morgan President Dr. David Wilson provided a play-by-play of the competition via social media as the team progressed forward. “We won!!!” was the final post on Wilson’s Facebook page on April 8 along with a photo of the team with the winning trophy. Students responded with congratulatory comments showing their Bear pride. “Their game face and ‘we got this’ stance during the competition was inspiring...and intimidating!.” wrote Alison Park-LoGrande on the photo. “Congratulations MSU! I knew we could do it,” wrote Wilbert Walker. The HCASC has brought together the top HBCUs for the fierce competition for nearly 25 years. It is the only annual academic competition between the nation’s HBCUs bringing together more than 100,000 students and awarding more than $7 million in grants. “The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge provides a one-of-a-kind outlet for students to flex their knowledge and intellect in an intense but friendly rivalry,” said Steve Morikawa, assistant vice president, Corporate Community Relations, American Honda Motor Co. “Beyond the competition, the Challenge gives HBCU students an opportunity to connect with like-minded students, build friendships and establish networks that last beyond HCASC.”

Morgan’s Honda Campus All Star Team Eager To Defend Title

MSU Webmaster — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:24:53 +0000

Get behind Team Morgan as they prepare to defend their title in the 2013 Honda Campus All Star Challenge (HCASC). Morgan walked away with the championship in last year’s competition against 47 other schools and the team is ready to return to Torrance, California on April 6^th to bring home the trophy again. The Honda Campus All Star Challenge, now in its 24^th year, is the nation’s first competition between students at America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This year’s Team Morgan consists of:

Captain Craig Cornish, Jr., a senior history major from Charles County, MD (GPA: 4.0), who plans to attend Princeton University after graduation.
Kyle De Jan, a senior from Prince Georges County, MD (GPA: 3.92), also a history major.
Micheal Osikomalya, a junior English major from Baltimore, MD (GPA: 3.7)
James Hayes-Barber, a sophomore from Prince Georges County, MD, majoring in Electrical Engineering (GPA: 3.2)
Dr. Oluwatosin Adegbola (Team Coach and Advisor), is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Communications Studies at Morgan State University.

Craig, Kyle, Micheal, James and Dr. Tosin, you make us proud and we wish you well. Go Bears!

Education Secretary Arne Duncan to speak at 2013 Commencement

MSU Webmaster — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:43:18 +0000

Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, will be the keynote speaker this year as Morgan prepares to celebrate Commencement 2013. Secretary Duncan has been a strong advocate for quality public education, and a great supporter of the role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in producing graduates to strengthen the competitiveness of the United States. You can learn more about Secretary Duncan here. The fulfillment of a dream will be realized for more than 900 students who will receive their bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees on May 18, 2013. Commencement ceremonies get underway promptly at 10:00 a.m. with the procession of graduates into the University's W.A.C. Hughes Memorial Stadium. For more information or media credentialing, please contact the Morgan State University Office of Public Relations at 443-885-3022.

The Alumni Participation Challenge

MSU Webmaster — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:11:23 +0000

Lifetime members of the National Alumni Association have pledged $100,000 over the next five years to help raise Morgan to an elite level of alumni loyalty. This multi-year effort will support scholarships for students and will match dollar-for-dollar all new alumni gifts up to $100,000 over the next five years. The stakes have never been higher. US [...]

The Morgan Minute – Episode 8

MSU Webmaster — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:28:22 +0000

We talk with senior forward DeWayne Jackson and sophomore guard Blake Bozeman about their experiences and perspectives as student athletes at Morgan State.

Women’s History Month Lecture featuring Judy Smith

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Baltimore’s Eddie Brown to keynote MSU’s 2013 Honors Convocation

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Morgan President David Wilson has announced that renowned author and entrepreneur Eddie C. Brown will be the keynote speaker for the 2013 Honors Convocation. Each year, Morgan State University celebrates outstanding student academic achievement with the annual Honors Convocation, which is held in the Gilliam Concert Hall of the Murphy Fine Arts Center. This year’s convocation is being held on April 4^th at 11:00 a.m., featuring the chairman, CEO and founder of Brown Capital Management, as keynote speaker. Brown will address students and faculty about his brand of success, perseverance, and what it takes to beat the odds. The nationally known businessman, philanthropist and author recently released an autobiography, appropriately titled, “Beating the Odds.” With over 4 decades of experience in the industry, Brown now heads one of the nation’s oldest and most successful African American owned investment management companies. Ernst and Young recognized him as an “Entrepreneur of the Year” in the financial services industry and Black Enterprise named him one of the “40 most powerful African Americans in business.” In addition to serving on numerous boards and commissions at the federal, state and local levels, Brown is also well known for his philanthropy. He and his wife, Sylvia, launched the Turning the Corner Achievement Program in 2002, providing expanded educational opportunities for African American middle school students in Baltimore. They have both committed time and financial resources to many other educational ventures, including support for students at Morgan State University and those studying the fine arts.

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Media contact: Clinton R. Coleman, 443-885-3022 or clinton.coleman@morgan.edu

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Morgan State University, founded in 1867, is a Carnegie classified doctoral research institution offering more than 60 academic programs leading to bachelor’s degrees as well as programs at the master’s and doctoral levels. As Maryland’s public urban university, Morgan serves a multi-ethnic and multi-racial student body and seeks to ensure that the doors of higher education are opened as wide as possible to as many as possible. For more information on Morgan State University, visit www.morgan.edu.

Morgan State to Host National Environmental Health Information Partnership Meeting

Morgan State News — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:05:08 +0000

Morgan State University will host the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Environmental Health Information Partnership (EnHIP) advisory board meeting on March 11-12, 2013 in the Earl S. Richardson Library boardroom. EnHIP is a collaboration between NLM, HBCUs, Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities, and an Alaskan Native-Serving institution, the mission [...]

Friends of Architecture at Morgan Present: Dr. David Wilson and Conversations on Design

Morgan State News — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:11:13 +0000

The Morgan State University Presidential Series presents…

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The Morgan Minute – Episode 7

admin — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:46:17 +0000

We talk with doctoral student Anam Ardeshiri, who has recently made headlines with a groundbreaking proposal to end parking tickets in metropolitan areas while maintaining revenue.

School of Social Work Annual Black Tie Gala

Morgan State News — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:53:47 +0000