Morgan State to create blockchain program with Silicon Valley fintech firm
Morgan State University will create a blockchain program as part of a partnership with Silicon Valley fintech firm Ripple, the university announced Thursday. A five-year academic partnership with Ripple will […]
Md. university leaders see few positives in new federal Title IX guidance
Some of Maryland’s top higher education leaders told a state Senate panel Thursday that they do not see a lot of positives in the federal Department of Education’s proposed regulations […]
Is Morgan State a presidential battleground?
The path to the Democratic nomination for president in 2020 may go through Morgan State University. The university announced Wednesday evening that U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, would be its […]
Maryland approves tax-incentive zones around 3 colleges
Maryland has approved the creation of three tax-incentive zones around universities in the state. The Maryland Department of Commerce authorized three Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zones, also known as RISE […]
JCPenney to help Morgan State students dress for success
Morgan State University’s student service center will team up with department store JCPenney this weekend to help students look the part at job interviews. As part of its Suit Up […]
Baltimore hopes ESPN-aired basketball tournament assists in image rebound
The Basketball Tournament is set to return to Baltimore next month and city tourism officials Wednesday touted the event as a major opportunity for exposure for the city and host Morgan State University.
Morgan touts economic impact as STEM efforts grow
Morgan State University has a nearly $1 billion economic impact on Maryland including more than $500 million impact on Baltimore, a university commissioned study found. The results of the study […]
Wharton collaboration may help Morgan break down walls with Ivy schools
A Morgan State University collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School will provide Morgan students and faculty opportunities to learn and study with one of the country’s top-ranked business […]
Morgan State provost named president of NE Illinois University
Northeastern Illinois University has named a Morgan State University official as its new president.
Morgan State gives Wilson 5-year contract extension
Morgan State University President David Wilson will be sticking around a while longer. The university’s board of regents announced a five-year contract extension Wednesday that will keep Wilson with the […]
Md. public universities to see 2% tuition hike under Hogan budget
Tuition at Maryland’s public colleges and universities would increase 2 percent next year under Gov. Larry Hogan’s proposed budget, maintaining the state’s track record of keeping tuition low. While other […]
Md. university honors journalist for reports on solitary confinement
Morgan State University has honored a Philadelphia journalist for his reporting on a black inmate who spent 37 years in solitary confinement. The historically black school in Baltimore said Thursday […]
















