President’s Message

Alumni and Friends,

I am proud to present this issue of Morgan Magazine, a publication that documents how Morgan State University is, in every way possible, meeting the moment of this historic, tumultuous and ultimately hopeful time.

Seven years ago, Morgan answered the call to serve as the State of Maryland’s Preeminent Public Urban Research University, to address the challenges of modern urban environments through research, community engagement and public service, as we continue to provide inclusive higher education to a diverse student body to lead the world.

Today, our groundbreaking work in countless fields of endeavor is proving the State’s decision both prescient and wise.  We are gaining knowledge and taking actions to prepare Baltimore City, the state and the nation for the inevitable impacts of climate change on urban and coastal areas. We are taking the lead in addressing stigmas and other obstacles to effective mental health care on campus and in the broader community. We are supporting the environmental, social and health benefits of urban farming. We are promoting business and economic development at Northwood Commons and elsewhere in the neighborhoods near our elegant, growing campus, the National Treasure, just to name a few of many ways Morgan is growing the future, as we move swiftly toward our strategic goal of attaining the R1 (“very high research”) Carnegie Classification.

And success begets success. Our initiatives and achievements are drawing more world-class faculty and administrators to lead our institution and our mission, and we are attracting greater financial contributions to support the growth that is bringing increasing public recognition of our university’s excellence.

Thank you, dear readers, for your part in maintaining Morgan’s Momentum. Please stay in touch with us by email at PR@morgan.edu to keep us informed about your good news for the Morgan family.

The best is yet to come.

David Wilson, President 
david.wilson@morgan.edu