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Jordan D. Brown, Editor-In-Chief

Jordan D. Brown is a senior multimedia journalism major at Morgan State University and the Editor-In-Chief of The MSU Spokesman. After joining The Spokesman staff in January 2020, she has served as a staff writer, photographer, and Features Editor while maintaining a cumulative 4.0 grade point average. Outside of The MSU Spokesman, Jordan earned a breaking news internship at USA Today and a digital media internship Patch through the Dow Jones News Fund.

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The first National Association of Black and Hispanic Journalists conference in three years.

Morgan’s own at annual Black journalism conference

August 8, 2022
An artists rendition of a new residence hall to be located next to the new Thurgood Marshall dorm.

Morgan State moves forward with building new residence hall

July 1, 2022
Morgan State University celebrated over 600 graduates at the Spring 2022 commencement on Saturday at Hughes Stadium.

A Visual of Spring 2022 Commencement

May 22, 2022
Talbert, Kaepernick and Burton were selected by the university based on their dedication to social justice and the African American experience.

Colin Kaepernick, David Talbert and David Burton to receive honorary degrees at Morgan State

May 18, 2022
“There were a ton of events and just because of probably more socializing than there had been before. Just as it is in the community, I think in general, more socializing. I think cases came up,” said Anita Hawkins, associate dean of the School of Community Health and Policy.

End of semester COVID spike returns

May 12, 2022
Secretary Pete Buttigieg participated in a town hall meeting with University President David Wilson and Oscar Barton.

Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Morgan’s transportation center

April 20, 2022
Members of Omega Psi Phi sang their fraternity ode in honor of Graves.

[Photo] Celebration of life held for Earl G. Graves Sr. two years after his passing

April 6, 2022
“I came out and looked at the door. And it just looked off because Im like, why is there a hole in the door? I did not think it was a bullet hole at first because it just kind of felt like it was impossible for it to be,” Kendra Pinder said. 

Case of a mysterious bullet found in student’s car door unresolved

April 5, 2022
The student government association hosted a Candidates Corner Fair for Morgan students to get to know their candidates better.

[Photo] The MSU Spokesman 2022-2023 student government voter guide

March 26, 2022

[Video] QOTW: What are your plans for Spring Break?

March 11, 2022
Thousands of HBCU alumni traveled to the Royal Farms Arena to celebrate the CIAA and support their schools.

A look back on the CIAA Tournament in Baltimore

February 26, 2022
Ashia McCalla is the lone senior on the team that has been a member of Morgan’s program for four seasons.

[Photo] Morgan State women’s basketball team set to celebrate senior night on Monday

February 27, 2022

[Video] #QOTW: Do students call Rawlings Dining Hall the Refac or the Cafe?

February 25, 2022
The Spokesman has covered university news such as student protests, university commencements, presidential speeches and cultural events.

Black History Month: 80 Years of Spokesman Coverage

February 25, 2022
The Office of Public Relations and Communications said that the university will continue to assess risks from the threats.

MSUPD responds to general bomb threat Wednesday morning

February 24, 2022
30 members of the Magnificent Marching Machine will accompany the mens basketball team at the NBA HBCU Classic this Saturday in Cleveland.

Magnificent Marching Machine marches all the way to NBA All-Star Weekend

February 18, 2022
Spokesman staff members compiled a photo essay with historical pictures from the late 1990s and early 2000s captured in the Spokesman and Promethean yearbooks.

Black History Month 2022: A Look at Morgan’s Past 

February 18, 2022

[Video] #QOTW: What are students looking forward to the most for the 2022 Super Bowl?

February 11, 2022
Morgan State University was one of at least 16 historically black colleges and universities that received a bomb threat Tuesday morning.

“Why is this happening to us?” Morgan State community responds to bomb threat

February 2, 2022
Morgan campus receives a bomb threat, similar to those received at other HBCUs

Morgan State University campus closed Tuesday following bomb threat

February 1, 2022
Morgan State is currently the only public university in the state of Maryland not requiring a third COVID-19 vaccination, booster shot.

Morgan is the only Maryland public university not requiring boosters

January 25, 2022
Morgan campus receives a bomb threat, similar to those received at other HBCUs

What led to Morgan’s unanimous decision to start semester in-person

January 10, 2022
Morgan State Universitys on campus COVID-19 testing results within the last four weeks.

Morgan State’s COVID-19 cases triple on campus with 53 positives

December 21, 2021
Seventeen individuals tested positive for COVID-19 last week, the university second-highest number of positives this semester.

At least 17 positive COVID-19 cases detected after several campus events

December 15, 2021
Morgan campus receives a bomb threat, similar to those received at other HBCUs

New additions and changes to Spring 2022 academic calendar

December 8, 2021
My takeaway is, who am I inspiring? Who out there now sees somebody who looks like them and wants to pursue a job like this, said Rashida Jones.

[Photo] Rashida Jones, president of MSNBC, visits Morgan for an open discussion with students

November 19, 2021
Marcellus Lavay Walls was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault. second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and several handgun violations after the Oct. 23 shooting.

Morgan student arrested after Oct. 23 homecoming shooting

November 19, 2021
Six of the nine freshmen organizers are pictured from left to right: Amou Mawien, Tyriek Francois, Thalya Baptiste, Morelys Urbano, Camal Arline andMercy Ekomwen

Freshmen-led organization arranges silent march for campus issues

November 17, 2021
2021 MEAC Preseason Player of the Year Daphnye Redd and the Lady Bears will start the season on Nov. 9 against University of San Francisco.

[Photo] Women’s basketball set to begin season on Tuesday

November 7, 2021
Saturdays homecoming shooting took place near the Montebello Complex between 6 and 7 p.m.

One Morgan student shot during Homecoming festivities

October 24, 2021
Calvin Tyler delivered a speech among his program scholars. He expressed his gratitude to family, friends and the university for making the creation of Tyler Hall possible.

[Photo] Morgan celebrates the official opening of Tyler Hall

October 22, 2021
The presidential town hall took place at the Baltimore Center stage.

Biden addresses his response to voting rights, police brutality and HBCU funding

October 22, 2021

[Video] Countdown to 154: Homecomings of the Past and Precautions for the Future

October 13, 2021
The fall 2021 town hall was held in person at the University Student Center Theatre and also livestreamed on Morgan State Universitys YouTube channel.

President Wilson addresses current and future plans for Morgan in town hall

October 7, 2021
The COVID-19 testing station in the University Student center closed early on Thursday due to technical difficulties.

[Photo] 2 students test COVID-19 positive the week of Sept. 13 to 17

September 22, 2021
The Bears are now 0-3 to start the 2021 season.

[Photo] Five takeaways from Morgan’s 21-7 loss against Sacred Heart

September 19, 2021
Jairus Grissom runs the ball on the play.

[Photo] Morgan State set to face Tulane at 1 p.m.

September 11, 2021
Neil Bourdeau in his first game as starting quarterback against Towson University.

[Photo] Five takeaways from Morgan’s 31-0 loss against Towson

September 6, 2021
Morganites joined for the first football tailgate party of the year.

[Photo] Morganites gather for the first in-person football game in a year and a half

September 6, 2021
Morgan State’s football team will face Towson University in Hughes Memorial Stadium this Saturday at 4 p.m. It is the teams first game in almost two years.

[Photo] Morgan State football team set to play first game in nearly two years

September 3, 2021
Students stand in long lines as they wait for the daily COVID-19 screening questions.

[Photo] COVID-19 screening protocols questioned across campus

September 2, 2021
Two unvaccinated individuals tested positive for COVID-19 within the first week of classes.

5 positive COVID-19 cases detected in the first week of classes

August 27, 2021
Morgan kicked off the 2021-2022 academic school year with a fully reopened campus.

Morgan welcomes students to a fully reopened campus

August 23, 2021
Morgan State University joins over 770 universities participating in the Barnes and Noble First Day Complete inclusive textbook program.

Morgan’s Barnes and Noble partnership lowers textbook costs for students

August 19, 2021
President David Wilson selected Hongtao You as the next provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs at Morgan State University.

Hongtao Yu named the new Provost of Morgan State University

August 16, 2021
Located inside of Rawlings Hall is the universitys largest dining area often referred to as the Refac.

Morgan’s housing overage returns as students await assignments

July 22, 2021
Jacqueline Jones will start her new position as dean of the School of Global Journalism and Communication Aug. 1.

Jacqueline Jones named Dean of the School of Global Journalism and Communication

June 15, 2021
Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young was appointed as Morgan State University’s provost and senior vice president for academic affairs in 2019.

Provost Lesia Crumpton-Young named President of Texas Southern University

May 29, 2021
Morgan State sees record breaking enrollment numbers as pandemic continues

Morgan State sees record breaking enrollment numbers as pandemic continues

May 14, 2021
Morgan State community reacts to university vaccine mandate

Morgan State community reacts to university vaccine mandate

April 29, 2021
Morgan State to require COVID-19 vaccinations for fall return, university president says

Morgan State to require COVID-19 vaccinations for fall return, university president says

April 22, 2021
Morgan State University set to serve as COVID-19 vaccine walk-up clinic

Morgan State University set to serve as COVID-19 vaccine walk-up clinic

April 21, 2021
The MSUSpokesman 2021-2022 student government voter guide

The MSUSpokesman 2021-2022 student government voter guide

April 5, 2021
Gov. Hogan signs the bill surrounded by University of Maryland Eastern Shore President Heidi Anderson, Bowie State University President Aminta Breaux, Morgan State University President David Wilson, and Coppin State University President Anthony Jenkins.

Gov. Larry Hogan Signs $577 Million HBCU Lawsuit Bill

March 24, 2021
A year ago today: the decision that shaped Morgan State’s new reality

A year ago today: the decision that shaped Morgan State’s new reality

March 17, 2021
Its been a year since Morgan State went completely remote. Heres the timeline of the universitys COVID-19 response.

It’s been a year since Morgan State went completely remote. Here’s the timeline of the university’s COVID-19 response.

March 11, 2021
The 2018 Lady Bears softball team.

Morgan State athletic department hit with approximately 40 positive COVID-19 cases

March 2, 2021
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