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Black History Month: 80 Years of Spokesman Coverage

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
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

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
February 24, 2022
30 members of the Magnificent Marching Machine will accompany the men's basketball team at the NBA HBCU Classic this Saturday in Cleveland.

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

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
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 

Jordan D. Brown, Theodore Ejimofor, and Jewel Champbell
February 18, 2022

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

Spokesman Staff
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

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
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

Jordan D. Brown, Editor-in-chief
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

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
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

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
January 10, 2022
Morgan State University's on campus COVID-19 testing results within the last four weeks.

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

Cayla Cade and Jordan D. Brown
December 21, 2021
The forum will be held in the University Student Center on Sept. 27.

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

Jordan D. Brown, Thalya Baptiste, and Nia Lillard
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

Jordan D. Brown and Amere Dorsey
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

Trae Mitchell, Managing Editor
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

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
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

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
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

David Lance, Contributing Writer
November 7, 2021
Get ready for the 2022 Morgan State University homecoming week!

One Morgan student shot during Homecoming festivities

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
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

Trae Mitchell, Managing Editor
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

Jordan D. Brown and Trae Mitchell
October 22, 2021

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

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

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

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
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

Nia Lillard, Staff Writer
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

Tariq Turner, Sports Editor
September 19, 2021
Morgan State will face Tulane University this Saturday at 1 p.m. Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala.

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

Tariq Turner, Sports Editor
September 11, 2021
The Bears kicked off their first football game of the 2021 season this past Saturday at 4 p.m.

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

Tariq Turner, Sports Editor
September 6, 2021
These additional safety measures follow last year’s homecoming where a student was shot on campus during last year’s homecoming festivities at the Montebello Complex.  “Our goal is to make sure that everyone that attends Morgan's homecoming does two things, one, that they're safe and two, that they have a great time,” said Lance Hatcher, chief of police for the Morgan State University Police Department.

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

Jaina Mosely-Lawson and Kayla Ray
September 6, 2021
Morgan State University’s Hughes Stadium.

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

Tariq Turner, Sports Editor
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

David Lance, Contributing Writer
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

Nia Lillard and Jordan D. Brown
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

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
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

Jordan D. Brown and Cara Williams
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

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
August 16, 2021
Located inside of Rawlings Hall is the university's largest dining area often referred to as the Refac.

Morgan’s housing overage returns as students await assignments

Jordan D. Brown, Dilandra Fender, and Taylor Jones
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

Jordan D. Brown, Editor-in-Chief
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

Jordan D. Brown, Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2021
Morgan State sees record breaking enrollment numbers as pandemic continues

Morgan State sees record breaking enrollment numbers as pandemic continues

Oyin Adedoyin and Jordan D. Brown
May 14, 2021
Morgan State community reacts to university vaccine mandate

Morgan State community reacts to university vaccine mandate

Jordan D. Brown, Features Editor
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

Jordan D. Brown, Features Editor
April 22, 2021
Citizens lined up to vote on Morgan State University's campus for the 2020 presidential election. Morgan State University will not serve as a polling place for this year's election.

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

Jordan D. Brown, Features Editor
April 21, 2021
The MSUSpokesman 2021-2022 student government voter guide

The MSUSpokesman 2021-2022 student government voter guide

Jordan D. Brown, Features Editor
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

Jordan D. Brown, Features Editor
March 24, 2021
Several student walk past the construction of the Earl S. Richardson Library at Morgan State University in March 2019.

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

Jordan D. Brown, Features Editor
March 17, 2021
It's been a year since Morgan State went completely remote. Here's the timeline of the university's 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.

Jordan D. Brown, Features Editor
March 11, 2021
Morgan State athletic department hit with approximately 40 positive COVID-19 cases

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

Jordan D. Brown and Trae Mitchell
March 2, 2021
Black History Month: Living Figures of Significance

Black History Month: Living Figures of Significance

Jordan D. Brown and Aziah Siid
February 28, 2021
Calvin and Tina Tyler with University President David Wilson.

Calvin, Tina Tyler donate $20 million towards Morgan scholarship fund

Jordan D. Brown, Features Editor
February 22, 2021
Surafel Hailu, a sophomore nursing major, received his first dosage of the Pfizer vaccine in late January.

As coronavirus variants circulate Baltimore, the vaccine debate persists within the Black community

Jordan D. Brown, Features Editor
February 9, 2021
Wilson receives first dosage of COVID-19 vaccine at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Morgan President David Wilson receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Jordan D. Brown, Features Editor
February 9, 2021
Morgan alumnus Yogananda Pittman named acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police after historic building breach

Morgan alumnus Yogananda Pittman named acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police after historic building breach

Jordan D. Brown, Features Editor
January 9, 2021
President David Wilson and VP of Institutional Advancement Donna Howard participate in ceremonial signing of gift agreement.

MSU receives largest individual donation from billionaire MacKenzie Scott

Jordan D. Brown, Features Editor
December 16, 2020
The Magnificent Marching Machine prepares to perform in the 93rd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

One year after Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debut, Magnificent Marching Machine reminisces

Jordan D. Brown, Features Editor
November 27, 2020
Morgan State is currently the only public university in the state of Maryland not requiring a third COVID-19 vaccination, booster shot.

Morgan State encourages on-campus residents to remain in place for Thanksgiving

Jordan D. Brown, Features Editor
November 23, 2020
President Wilson talks to guardians about upholding safety guidelines for their child.

MSU President David Wilson announces spring 2021 reopening plan at virtual town hall

Jordan D. Brown, Staff Writer
November 20, 2020
Kamala Harris: America's first HBCU graduate to snag the vice presidency

Kamala Harris: America’s first HBCU graduate to snag the vice presidency

Jordan D. Brown, Staff Writer
November 18, 2020
Morgan State Alumnus responsible for Upcoming Netflix Film, ‘Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey’

Morgan State Alumnus responsible for Upcoming Netflix Film, ‘Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey’

Jordan D. Brown, Staff Writer
November 11, 2020
Morgan State University plans to host in-person commencement for spring 2021

Morgan State University plans to host in-person commencement for spring 2021

Jordan D. Brown, Staff Writer
November 3, 2020
Hope Egie (left) smiles in a family photo with her mother Isimeme Akoko (upper left).

Why Black women are dying of breast cancer at higher rates than White women

Jordan D. Brown, Staff Writer
October 30, 2020
Professors grapple to teach students they can't hear or see

Professors grapple to teach students they can’t hear or see

Jordan D. Brown and Alana Bynes-Richardson
October 20, 2020
Morgan students adjust to strict on-campus dining regulations

Morgan students adjust to strict on-campus dining regulations

Jordan D. Brown, Staff Writer
October 6, 2020
President David Wilson talks to Freshman Anisa Alvanza about Morgan State and safety during COVID-19.

Over 300 students move onto a fully remote campus during Labor Day weekend

Jordan D. Brown, Staff Writer
September 10, 2020
Morgan athlete Jordan Cofield smiles with his mother Chere Goode.

‘Cofield was someone I believed in’: Morgan State athlete laid to rest at Wiley Funeral Home

Jordan D. Brown, Tariq Turner, and Aziah Siid
August 29, 2020
Jordan Cofield was a wide receiver for the Morgan State Bears.

Bears wide receiver, track and field star dies in motorcycle crash

Jordan D. Brown, Staff Writer
August 23, 2020
Morgan student Joseph Graham, Jr.

Morgan student among dead in NW Baltimore explosion

Jordan D. Brown, Spokesman Staff Writer
August 11, 2020
Former Morgan linebacker named 2020 MEAC Male Student-Athlete of the Year

Former Morgan linebacker named 2020 MEAC Male Student-Athlete of the Year

Jordan D. Brown, Staff Writer
July 19, 2020
MEAC suspends fall sports due to COVID-19

MEAC suspends fall sports due to COVID-19

Tariq Turner and Jordan D. Brown
July 17, 2020
Wilson briefs faculty on fall return; students get update Friday

Wilson briefs faculty on fall return; students get update Friday

Jordan D. Brown, Spokesman Staff Writer
July 16, 2020
Ambassador of peace, family member to all laid to rest

Ambassador of peace, family member to all laid to rest

Jordan D. Brown, Spokesman Staff Writer
June 19, 2020
Slain WEAA announcer memorialized Friday, Saturday

Slain WEAA announcer memorialized Friday, Saturday

Jordan D. Brown, Spokesman Staff Writer
June 15, 2020
Morgan alumni Chinedu Nwokeafor gives his speech to protestors.

‘We are losing sons, brothers, fathers, neighbors, teachers’ : Hundreds gather for peaceful protest on university grounds

Jordan D. Brown, Staff Writer
June 6, 2020
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