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New Zealand native key to Lady Bears’ newfound success

Benjamin McKnight
May 10, 2017

150th birthday of Morgan State celebrated with Proclamation Celebration

Benjamin McKnight
May 1, 2017

Movie Review: The Fate of the Furious

Benjamin McKnight
April 14, 2017

Global Village hosts New York doctor for forum

Benjamin McKnight
April 14, 2017

First annual Beulah Davis day celebration to occur this week

Benjamin McKnight
April 10, 2017

School of Business to host entrepreneur and “The Apprentice” winner Tuesday

Benjamin McKnight
April 3, 2017

Morgan to show film on transgender civil rights pioneer this Tuesday

Benjamin McKnight
April 3, 2017

Lady Bears open conference play with three-game sweep

Benjamin McKnight
April 3, 2017

Journalism and Architecture schools combine for commemorative “Walk of Fame”

Benjamin McKnight
March 27, 2017
Junior guard Breanan Farrar dribbles for an opening against Howard University last season. Photo by Terry Wright.

The chance of a lifetime and a lasting impact for Morgan women’s basketball

Benjamin McKnight
March 16, 2017

University prepares for impending snow storm with school closure

Benjamin McKnight
March 13, 2017
Sophomore Martez Cameron sets up to pass to a teammate in Tuesdays loss to High Point. Photo by Terry Wright

Men’s basketball looks to translate regular season success at MEAC Tournament

Benjamin McKnight
March 6, 2017
MSU President David Wilson shares his reaction with those in attendance at his spring Town Hall, Thursday. Photo credit: Tramon Lucas

University president Wilson addresses Trump visit, school upgrades at town hall

Benjamin McKnight
March 3, 2017

Oscars heading in more diverse direction after two years of #OscarsSoWhite

Benjamin McKnight
February 28, 2017
Junior forward Phillip Car dribbles for better position against Coppin State University. Photo by Wyman Jones.

Bears end senior night with season sweep of Eagles

Benjamin McKnight
February 28, 2017
Senior guard Ivy Harrington playing defense against the Hampton Lady Pirates on Saturday. Photo by Wyman Jones.

Lady Bears winning streak snapped at home

Benjamin McKnight
February 27, 2017
William Lori, the Archbishop of Baltimore, at Sunday mass in Morgan State Universitys chapel. Photo by Wyman Jones.

Morgan chapel welcomes Archbishop of Baltimore for first mass on campus

Benjamin McKnight
February 27, 2017

Controversial speaker headlines Black History Lecture at Morgan State

Benjamin McKnight
February 23, 2017
Basketball teams sweep Savannah State University over the weekend [Lookbook]

Basketball teams sweep Savannah State University over the weekend [Lookbook]

Benjamin McKnight
February 19, 2017

Bears drop consecutive conference games for the first time this season

Benjamin McKnight
February 12, 2017

Chicago organizer leads Black Lives Matter discussion at Morgan

Benjamin McKnight
February 10, 2017
From left to right, Retired Col. Charles McGee, Reginald Rogers, and Charles Muondi at the Tuskegee Airman Symposium luncheon. Photo by Maliik Obee.

Morgan hosts Tuskegee Airman for symposium [Lookbook]

Benjamin McKnight
February 7, 2017

Bears drop to second-place in the MEAC with loss to NCCU

Benjamin McKnight
February 6, 2017

Lady Bears put an end to losing streak

Benjamin McKnight
February 5, 2017

Bears continue MEAC dominance with win against visiting Rattlers

Benjamin McKnight
January 31, 2017
Sophomore guard Chelsea Mitchell prepares to run a play in a 61-26 loss to FAMU. Photo by Wyman Jones.

Basketball Jones continue for the Lady Bears

Benjamin McKnight
January 31, 2017

Morganite of the Year Runner-up: Miss Sophomore using her platform to inspire

Benjamin McKnight
December 22, 2016
Jihayah Chavis avoids a double-team against UMBC. Photo by Benjamin McKnight III

Lady Bears snap losing streak against UMBC

Benjamin McKnight
December 8, 2016
Tiwian Kendley attempts a layup in Tuesdays double overtime win against Manhattan. Photo by Traevon Benjamin.

Late game herorics give Bears double-overtime win

Benjamin McKnight
December 7, 2016

Visiting Panthers erase double-digit lead to win at the buzzer

Benjamin McKnight
November 29, 2016
Freshman DJhai Patterson-Ricks drives down the court in a win against Washington Adventist University. Photo by Terry Wright.

Lady Bears rebound from loss to win home opener

Benjamin McKnight
November 18, 2016

Bears hold of visiting Wilmington University for first win of the season

Benjamin McKnight
November 18, 2016

Visiting Towson Tigers spoil home opener for Bears

Benjamin McKnight
November 16, 2016

Morgan State’s Internet Outages

Benjamin McKnight
November 16, 2016
Notable journalist Gwen Ifill dies

Notable journalist Gwen Ifill dies

Benjamin McKnight
November 16, 2016
Junior guard Breanan Farrar dribbles for an opening against Howard University last season. Photo by Terry Wright.

Lady Bears prepare to begin the 2016-2017 season

Benjamin McKnight
November 14, 2016

Bears drop final home contest of the season

Benjamin McKnight
November 6, 2016

Students raise concerns of safety following recent nearby shootings

Benjamin McKnight
November 2, 2016

Morgan students serve community through weekend tutoring

Benjamin McKnight
October 25, 2016

Countdown begins for Morgan’s sesquicentennial celebration

Benjamin McKnight
October 25, 2016
Sophomore running back Eric Harrell runs the ball against NCCU. Photo by Terry Wright.

Bears lose the battle of the defenses on Homecoming weekend

Benjamin McKnight
October 23, 2016
Morgan alumni reflect as they return for homecoming

Morgan alumni reflect as they return for homecoming

Benjamin McKnight
October 22, 2016

Bears to face off against North Carolina Central for Homecoming

Benjamin McKnight
October 21, 2016

Homecoming concert brings in new generation of stars

Benjamin McKnight
October 19, 2016

Morgan State and The Undefeated gather for star-powered symposium

Benjamin McKnight
October 19, 2016

The Undefeated to host symposium at Morgan

Benjamin McKnight
October 18, 2016

Mr. Morgan receives backlash for ‘All Lives Matter’ comments

Benjamin McKnight
October 7, 2016

Morgan names new athletic director

Benjamin McKnight
October 4, 2016

Theatre Morgan takes a revolutionary look to present day issues

Benjamin McKnight
October 4, 2016
Morgan State defenders attempt to tackle a Delaware State player in Saturdays home contest. Photo by Terry Wright.

Bears lean on defense to stifle visiting Hornets

Benjamin McKnight
October 2, 2016

Family and friends gather to remember Marcus Edwards

Benjamin McKnight
September 28, 2016

Classic film hits the stage at Murphy Fine Arts Center

Benjamin McKnight
September 27, 2016
Sophomore running back Eric Harrell celebrates after scoring the go-ahead touchdown in the 4th quarter. Photo by Terry Wright.

Bears start MEAC play with a last minute win

Benjamin McKnight
September 25, 2016

Lady Bears collect first season win against Hampton

Benjamin McKnight
September 24, 2016

Morgan choir returns to the nation’s capitol for ‘Freedom Sounds” celebration

Benjamin McKnight
September 24, 2016
An ambulance prepares to take a Morgan student to Good Samaritan Hospital. Photo by Benjamin McKnight III.

Morgan student collapses, dies from workout

Benjamin McKnight
September 22, 2016

Campus President’s town hall highlights major changes

Benjamin McKnight
September 21, 2016

Morgan community reflects on community violence through “Mother’s Lament”

Benjamin McKnight
September 18, 2016
Green Party Vice Presidential candidate Ajamu Baraka with Morgan State University students after his speech on campus. Photo by Akira Kyles.

Green Party candidate visits Morgan State

Benjamin McKnight
September 16, 2016

Baltimore librarian appointed to lead at the Library of Congress

Benjamin McKnight
September 15, 2016

Traffic demonstration to take place in Baltimore City this week

Benjamin McKnight
September 15, 2016
Donald Trump speaking at the National Guard Associations 138th General Conference and Exhibition. Photo by Terry Wright.

Baltimore split at Trump visit

Benjamin McKnight
September 12, 2016
Volunteers from Morgan State University and Johns Hopkins University take a lunch break and learn about Habitat for Humanity. Photo by Jazmine Hawes.

Students honor day of service with Habitat for Humanity

Benjamin McKnight
September 12, 2016

Bears fall flat in season opener

Benjamin McKnight
September 3, 2016

Album Review: Blonde

Benjamin McKnight
September 1, 2016

President Wilson addresses death of student in CBEIS

Benjamin McKnight
September 1, 2016
Breannan Farrar attempts to make a move with the ball as former head coach Donald Beasley gives orders in the background. Photo by Terry Wright.

Women’s basketball coach relieved of duties

Benjamin McKnight
June 27, 2016
Northwood Plaza as it stands today. Morgan State University plans to redevelop the area in the near future. Photo by Akira Kyles.

Morgan State makes progress in Northwood Plaza plans

Benjamin McKnight
May 23, 2016

Senior student-athletes approach the end of the road

Benjamin McKnight
May 20, 2016

Question of the Week: Morgan Memories

Benjamin McKnight
May 13, 2016
Morgan State becomes recognized as a National Treasure

Morgan State becomes recognized as a National Treasure

Benjamin McKnight
May 3, 2016

Athletic Director to retire at the end of the school year

Benjamin McKnight
April 26, 2016

Question Of the Week – Primary Election

Benjamin McKnight
April 26, 2016

Details of Gerald Williams’ death arise prior to suspect’s hearing

Benjamin McKnight
April 25, 2016

Baltimore mayoral candidate front-runner returns to Morgan State University

Benjamin McKnight
April 22, 2016

Iron Chef 2016 Recap

Benjamin McKnight
April 21, 2016

Iron Chef returns to Morgan State

Benjamin McKnight
April 20, 2016

Fashion at Morgan’s “Tour de Force”

Benjamin McKnight
April 18, 2016
The Alpha Nu Omega Spring 2016 probate in Jenkins Pit. Photo by Terry Wright.

Alpha Nu Omega Spring 2016 Probate

Benjamin McKnight
April 13, 2016

Johnson appointed to state comission

Benjamin McKnight
April 12, 2016
The Swing Phi Swing Spring 2016 probate in the Jenkins Pit. Photo by Terry Wright.

Swing Phi Swing Spring 2016 Probate

Benjamin McKnight
April 6, 2016

Last week kicked off Distinguished Speaker series

Benjamin McKnight
April 5, 2016
The National Society of Pershing Rifles Spring 2016 probate in Turners Armory. Photo by Terry Wright.

The National Society of Pershing Rifles Probate 2016

Benjamin McKnight
April 4, 2016
Omega Psi Phi and Sigma Gamma Rho celebrate after winning in their respective fields at the Project X Stroll Competition. Photo by Terry Wright.

Project X Stroll Competition 2016 Gallery

Benjamin McKnight
March 31, 2016

Connecting Morgan to the WiFi

Benjamin McKnight
March 16, 2016

Bears move on in the MEAC Tournament

Benjamin McKnight
March 9, 2016

Lady Bears survive first round

Benjamin McKnight
March 7, 2016

Question of the week – The Civil Rights Movement

Benjamin McKnight
March 4, 2016
Senior Cedric Blossom puts up a layup against University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Photo by Terry Wright.

Eagles spoil Senior Night at Hill Field House

Benjamin McKnight
March 4, 2016
Sophomore Breannan Farrar attempts a pass against University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Photo by Terry Wright.

Lady Bears end season on three-game skid

Benjamin McKnight
March 4, 2016

Mr. and Ms. Morgan State candidates sit on the hot seat

Benjamin McKnight
March 3, 2016
1st Annual Black History Month Festival Recap

1st Annual Black History Month Festival Recap

Benjamin McKnight
March 1, 2016
Junior Kyle Thomas goes up for a dunk against Norfolk State University on Wednesday. Photo by Terry Wright

Bears exact revenge on Spartans

Benjamin McKnight
February 26, 2016

Bears earn 20th loss against North Carolina Central University

Benjamin McKnight
February 21, 2016

Lady Bears win to take top spot in MEAC

Benjamin McKnight
February 21, 2016

Movie Review: Deadpool

Benjamin McKnight
February 20, 2016

Administration tackles increased security concerns

Benjamin McKnight
February 13, 2016
Benny the Bear and the Chicken the Chick-Fil-A cow were present at the opening of Chick-Fil-A in the University Student Center Food Court. Photo by Benjamin McKnight III

Chick-Fil-A comes to Morgan, but at a price

Benjamin McKnight
February 9, 2016
Lee Hull, who amassed an 11-12 record in his two years at Morgan, is departing for the NFLs Indianapolis Colts. Photo by Benjamin McKnight III.

Lee Hull Departs from Morgan After Two-Year Stint

Benjamin McKnight
February 8, 2016
Marc Lamont Hill speaks to the audience of the SGAs Black History Month Lecture. Photo by Terry Wright

Marc Lamont Hill Returns to Morgan for Black History Month Lecture

Benjamin McKnight
February 5, 2016
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