MD higher education secretary leaving after three years in job
Maryland Higher Education Secretary Sanjay Rai is stepping down Friday, his last day leading the agency that oversees statewide policies on public and private colleges and universities.
Executive Alliance recognizes companies, nonprofits for women’s representation
Executive Alliance honored 64 companies, organizations and institutions through its Honor Roll for Women’s Representation in Maryland.
UNCF expands national asset investment program to Morgan State
UNCF has announced the expansion of Project ACCLAIM, recently selecting Morgan State University to join the initiative
Moore touts MD apprenticeship progress surpassing 2025 goal
Maryland's chief executive said the state engaged more than 500 businesses and institutions to recruit 5,200 new apprentices in 2025.
Morgan State dorms win design awards
Morgan State’s Thurgood Marshall and Legacy halls were recognized with three American Institute of Architects awards for design excellence.
MacKenzie Scott awards Morgan State historic $63M gift
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott awarded Morgan State University $63 million, the largest gift in its history.
Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume
The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district falsely claimed a doctoral degree from Morgan State but was still hired.
Morgan State off-campus housing opens in Northeast Baltimore
MCB Real Estate joined Morgan State University to announce the grand opening of an off-campus student housing development.
Morgan State leads growth of HBCU economic impact in MD
Morgan State University generated $1.5B for Maryland in 2024, supporting 8,200 jobs and showing the growing economic impact of HBCUs.
HBCU leaders remain cautious amongst cuts
Trump affirms support for HBCUs even as his administration cuts DEI programs and research grants, putting Black colleges in a tense position.
MICA becomes latest school to have new program denied following claim of duplication
The Maryland Higher Education Commission denied MICA’s plans for an interior design program, citing program duplication and lack of a full quorum.
MD officials deny Towson doctoral program deemed duplicative of Morgan State offering
Towson University cannot move forward with a proposed program that Morgan State University alleged is duplicative of one of its offerings.


















