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Higher education officials look to prevent student drain, honor HBCU settlement
Maryland higher education officials are seeking to keep more students in-state while honoring a $577 million settlement awarded to historically Black colleges and universities.
Morgan State to establish NSF research traineeship on AI, climate change with $3M grant
The NSF awarded Morgan State University a grant to establish a research traineeship program on artificial intelligence for environmental sustainability.
Towson University withdraws doctorate program proposal after objection from AG’s office
Towson University has withdrawn its proposal for a new doctorate program approved in a controversial vote that the Office of the Attorney General has said was “of no effect.”
Morgan State receives $400K research grant to study trauma on student performance
Morgan State University received a three-year $399,747 research grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Towson University seeks state guidance after AG’s office objects to doctorate program approval
Towson University is seeking direction from the state government after the Office of the Attorney General objected to the approval of a new doctorate program.
Md. commission’s vote to approve Towson University program was ‘of no effect,’ AG office says
The Office of the Attorney General wrote to the Maryland Higher Education Commission that its vote to approve a Towson University doctoral program was "of no effect."
Despite firestorm, Towson University moves ahead with inaugural class of doctoral program
As Towson University begins a doctoral program that Morgan State University claims is duplicative, officials are seeking legal guidance about the program's approval.
Under pressure, commission agrees to take second look at approving Towson program
Maryland’s higher education officials Thursday said they will review their decision to approve a new Towson University doctorate program that has come under fire from HBCU advocates.
Morgan State and allies intensify opposition to ‘duplicative’ Towson program
Calls for the Maryland Higher Education Commission to revisit its approval of a new Towson University doctorate program intensified on Tuesday, with the Legislative Black Caucus and an HBCU advocacy group joining Morgan State University President David Wilson in questioning the commission’s process.
Renowned civil rights attorney to give Morgan State commencement address
Benjamin Crump, a nationally recognized civil rights attorney and advocate for social justice, will be the keynote speaker at the university’s 146th spring commencement exercises.
Morgan State adds to senior administrative team
Morgan State University President David K. Wilson announced a new appointment to the university's senior administrative team.
$7.1M grant to help Morgan State, UMES expand high-speed internet access
The University of Maryland, Eastern Shore and Morgan State University were awarded $7.1 million to expand the reach of high-speed internet access in Maryland.
