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NEWS
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has given $63 million to Morgan State, less than five years after giving $40 million to the university (Associated Press)
Morgan receives record $63 million gift from repeat donor MacKenzie Scott
The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has given the university more than $100 million in five years
Christian Thomas, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025
Morgan State University board of regents approves potential tuition hike for fiscal year 2027
Morgan State University board of regents approves potential tuition hike for fiscal year 2027
Aleisha Robinson, Editor-in-Chief • October 14, 2025
Morgan State defeats VUL 44-6 in dominant homecoming victory
Morgan State defeats VUL 44-6 in dominant homecoming victory
Janelle Wilson, Staff Writer • October 12, 2025
2025 Homecoming Parade
Alyssa Evans, Multimedia Editor • October 11, 2025
RECENT
2025 Homecoming Parade
Alyssa Evans, Multimedia Editor • October 11, 2025
Mister and Miss Morgan State University Coronation Ball
Alyssa Evans, Multimedia Editor • October 7, 2025
Bears’ football drops 27-24 loss to Georgetown on Hail Mary pass
October 4, 2025
Bears’ Collins Jr. sidelined with ankle injury against Georgetown
Temple Christian, Associate Editor • October 3, 2025
LIFESTYLE
Morgan State University student walks past an evacuated Earl S. Richardson Library on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.
Campus threat heightens tension ahead of Morgan’s Homecoming
Morgan joins several HBCUs targeted in nationwide threats as festivities approach
Christian Thomas, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025
SPORTS
MULTIMEDIA
Morgan State University student walks past an evacuated Earl S. Richardson Library on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.
The Spokesman Question of the Week
The Spokesman Question of the Week
ARTS & ENTERTAIMENT
Lena Horne, a legendary 20th century Black actress, singer and dancer, plays Glinda the Good in "The Wiz", an adaptation of L. Frank Baum's novel, "The Wizard of Oz.
Granddaughter reflects on trailblazer Lena Horne
Alexis LaRue, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
The Morgan State Spokesman presents "A Conversation with Juanita Tolliver," an author and MSNBC political analyst, to discussher new book, "A More Perfect Party: The Night Shirley Chisholm and Diahann Carroll Reshaped Politics”, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27.
Author, political analyst and news correspondent Juanita Tolliver to speak at Morgan
Aleisha Robinson and Taniah Crawford • February 26, 2025
Author Ta-Nehisi Coates to speak at Murphy
Award-winning author Coates to speak at Murphy Tuesday
Lillian Stephens, Editor in chief • February 11, 2025
Quincy Jones holds numerous Grammys following the 1990 awards ceremony.
Legendary talent Quincy Jones dies at 91
Kimora Wong Sing, Contributing Writer • November 5, 2024
Mr. Crocket is a feature-length film available on Hulu and is featured in the platform's "Huluween" showcase
Exploring Mr. Crocket: a new take on Black horror
Alexis LaRue, Contributing Writer • October 31, 2024
Morgan choir performing before an October 2022 game. The choir performed the National Anthem before the AFC championship game. 19-17
James Earl Jones, whose voice spanned generations
Taniah Crawford, Staff writer • September 12, 2024
TRENDING
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Morgan’s new teacher program brings federal workers back to the classroom

Morgan’s new teacher program brings federal workers back to the classroom

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Dr. Kevin Banks at Spring 2025 commencemnt ceremony

Morgan begins fall semester without longtime student affairs vice president Kevin Banks

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Junior Petyn-Omaree Smith is a thyroid cancer survivor

Cancer rates rise among young adults

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Morgan State to close campus early for Homecoming as part of new security plan

Morgan State to close campus early for Homecoming as part of new security plan

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A campus police officer stands guard behind police tape outside the Earl S. Richardson Library after a bomb threat forced the building’s evacuation on Tuesday.

Campus library reopened after a bomb threat

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Members of Morgan's royal court at 2023 coronation ceremony delayed by Homecoming shooting

Early Homecoming curfew only a "band-aid" to Morgan security issues

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Timea Faulkner

Survivor’s Guilt: An Inner Dialogue

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A diet of fruits, vegetables and grains may aid in preventing certain forms of cancer REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

The right diet may help young people avoid colorectal cancer, doctors say

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President David K. Wilson posing with nursing students

Morgan State welcomes record 11,500 students as fall semester begins

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Blue-and-white wall now covers the space in the student center where Chick-fil-A operated from 2022 until spring 2025.

No word yet on Chick-fil-A replacement in student center

OPINION
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