Morgan State University president offers inauguration poet Amanda Gorman a job

Morgan State University President David Wilson on Wednesday made inaugural poet Amanda Gorman an offer that he hopes she can’t refuse — a job at the prestigious historically Black educational institution he helms.

“Ms. Gorman, I need you as our Poet-in-Residence at the National Treasure, ⁦@MorganStateU,” Wilson tweeted shortly after Gorman’s acclaimed performance of her original poem, “The Hill We Climb,” at the inauguration of President Joe Biden.

⁩ “Outstanding!!!!! Consider this a job offer!”

Wilson said later in a telephone interview that the offer, though perhaps spontaneous, is 100 percent genuine.