Former Baltimore Raven Torrey Smith visits the campus of Morgan State University to recognize The Ryan Institute and its president, Morgan alum Antoynica L. Ryan, as the WJZ Community MVP. …
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Pulitzer Prize Board Recognizes Morgan Alums for New York Times COVID Coverage
Two multimedia journalism alumnae from Morgan’s School of Global Journalism and Communication (SGJC) are members of The New York Times staff that won the prestigious 2021 Pulitzer Prize Public Service award for …
Read More »Morgan State Alumni Aim to Fund Diverse Entrepreneurs With Pitch Competition, Angel Investment Firm
Five college friends knew that they wanted to give back to their alma mater, Morgan State University. They began by donating money and mentoring students but realized that wasn’t enough. …
Read More »Pittsburgh Poised for History-Making Election of its First Black Mayor This Fall
Pittsburgh is finally poised to make history this fall by electing a Black mayor, state Rep. Ed Gainey (D). His first exposure to politics came in 1990, when he was …
Read More »Lifelong Baltimore Resident Helena Jordan Johnson Gives Through Her Alma Mater Morgan State and Church
Helena Jordan Johnson is an active alumna of Morgan State University, a graduate of the Class of 1950. She served as the chair of her class, helping to organize fundraisers …
Read More »Graduates Reaped the Rewards of Resilience at Morgan’s Spring 2021 Commencement Ceremonies
More Than 1,500 Return to the National Treasure for the Long-Anticipated Reprise of ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ BALTIMORE — May afforded the Morgan State University (MSU) family a break in the clouds, …
Read More »Morgan State University Announces Dr. Michael V. Drake as Spring Commencement Keynote and Shares Plans for Graduation
Series of Ceremonies Punctuate Highly-Anticipated Return to In-Person Exercises BALTIMORE — Morgan State University President David K. Wilson announced today the selection of Michael V. Drake, M.D., president of the University of California …
Read More »Former UPS Driver Gives Morgan State University $20 Million, Ensuring Access to College for Generations of Students
MSU Alumnus Calvin Tyler Increases Endowment Commitment Making it the Largest Gift Received from an HBCU Alum BALTIMORE — Morgan State University today announced receipt of a $20 million commitment from …
Read More »Morgan Alum Yogananda Pittman Designated As Acting Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police
Dear Morgan Community, In the wake of this past week’s horrendous and thwarted attack on the U.S. Capitol, I am pleased to announce that a decision was made to elevate distinguished and …
Read More »Morgan State University Cancels In-Person Homecoming 2020 Celebration Amid Safety Concerns Surrounding Pandemic
Homecoming Committee to Explore Alternate Options to Commemorate the Annual Event; MSU Foundation to Host Virtual Gala BALTIMORE – Due to continued concerns surrounding the threat of the spread of …
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