"My family is going to create a grant to eliminate your student loans!" -Robert F. Smith told the graduating Class of 2019
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Here is video from today's surprise announcement. Oprah Winfrey donated $13 million to continue the Oprah Winfrey Scholarship Program, pushing her total investment to $25 million, which is the largest endowment in the College’s history.
Due to a recent racial slur made by Papa John’s founder John Schnatter,
@Morehouse
is immediately suspending its campus dining relationship with Papa John's. The College is exploring all options for removal of the franchise from campus in light of this highly offensive behavior.
Morehouse mourns the loss of Hugh Douglas '25 & Christion Files Jr. '25, who were involved in a devastating car accident on Monday. These young men leave a legacy of excellence, passion, and dedication that will continue to inspire us all.
Oprah Winfrey spent the afternoon at Morehouse College today for the 30th anniversary of the Oprah Winfrey Scholars Program. She announced a $13 million donation to the endowed scholarship she created in 1989. Her total gift to the program since it was founded is now $25 million!
HBCU’s have provided:
40% of black engineers
50% of black teachers
60% of black doctors
80% of black judges
100% of black Vice Presidents
- US Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona
Morehouse receives $40 million donation from philanthropists Patty Quillin and Reed Hastings, the largest single donation in the College’s 153-year history.
@ProfThomas
We're proud to announce that
@RalphLauren
today expanded its partnership with Morehouse College and Spelman College, unveiling a limited-edition collection inspired by the schools’ rich heritage and esteemed traditions. Learn more:
We are excited for
@IamWesMoore
, the first Black governor of Maryland, to deliver the 2023 commencement address on Sunday, May 21!
Learn more at .
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Graduate School Signing Day: Harvard Law or Yale Law?
Watch as class valedictorian, Derrick Parker '18, announces his decision.
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Morehouse College has elected alumnus, famed academician, and award-winning author Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Ph.D. ’89 (
@esglaude
) to its Board of Trustees.
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Oprah Winfrey returned to Morehouse College to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Oprah Winfrey Scholars Program. Her $12 million donation to the scholarship program over the years has paid for the education of nearly 600 scholars. A portrait was unveiled in her honor today.
Morehouse Band has taken over Time Square for a pep rally before taking on Howard Universityin a battle of the bands at the Real HBCU New York Football classic.
#Repost
@MorehousePrez
“When Dr. King said that the ‘arc of the moral universe bends toward justice,” he wasn’t saying it bends on its own accord. It bends because we choose to put our shoulders into it together and push.” – Robert F. Smith
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Morehouse College will welcome Joseph R. Biden, the 46th President of the United States of America, as its keynote speaker for the 140th Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 9 a.m. on the College's Century Campus.
For more info, visit .
@chancetherapper
The AUC is a great place to be. Morehouse is an even better House to call home! Welcome home my brother, we would love to have you in Atl.
Congratulations to our brother and now 2x Georgia Senator, Dr.
@ReverendWarnock
'91!! We are proud of the continued example of integrity, service, & leadership that you set for our students, Georgia, and our nation.
Students, your vote ALWAYS matters. ONWARD.
#EtFactaEstLux
As King finished his last yr at Morehouse, it was evident that he had transformed into the leader he was destined to become.
He wrote in the student publication, "We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education."
Congratulations to Miss Maroon and White, Anta Njie, for winning the Miss National Black College Hall of Fame Pageant Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta.
TODAY In 1867, two years after the Civil War ended, Augusta Theological Institute was est. in the basement of the oldest independent African American church. Now, we celebrate 151 years of educating men w/ disciplined minds who lead lives of leadership and service.
#Morehouse151
Tyrius Walker, the All-American point guard who led Morehouse to a historic 25-3 record this season, has signed a contract to play on the New York Knicks’ summer league team.
Morehouse is proud to announce that
#MichaelJordan
and Jordan Brand (
@Jumpman23
) have announced a million dollar commitment to Morehouse’s Journalism and Sports program as part of Jordan Brand’s
#BlackCommunityCommitment
.
Link:
“This degree you’ve earned is a social contract to devote your talents and energies to honoring those legends on whose shoulders we stand.” – Robert F. Smith
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@Morehouse
announces the appointment of Terance Mathis as the new head coach of the Maroon Tigers football team. A former NFL star and accomplished coach, Mathis brings a wealth of experience and a passion for the game that will undoubtedly inspire the team to new heights.
Morehouse Man Franck Nijimbere, who graduated in May with degrees in computer science and mathematics, has been named as Morehouse College’s fifth Rhodes Scholar. The honor makes Morehouse the top producer of Rhodes Scholars among HBCUs. Info:
Congratulations to our Morehouse brother Brian Tyree Henry '04!! We salute your efforts, accomplishment, and overall dynamism. The entire AUC is cheering you on in Atlanta!
#Oscars
Morehouse College juniors and seniors receive a financial boost for graduation with a new $2.5 million endowed scholarship from Magna Vista Partners CEO Dale E. Jones ’82. The scholarship aids struggling students in their final years, ensuring access to resources for graduation.
Morehouse's 2020 Valedictorian Golden Daka will soon start a one-year fellowship with the Illinois Governor's Office. Salutatorian Huiet V. Joseph IV is heading to medical school at the University of Penn. Learn more about them here:
The Morehouse family is mourning the loss of Winston Perryman '25, a rising junior, dual-degree engineering major from Woodbury, MN, who passed away yesterday in his hometown with his parents by his side. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts & prayers.
We're excited to partner w/
@IBWellsSociety
to prepare Morehouse students for ethical careers in journalism through skills building in investigative and social justice reporting.
Thank you
@nhannahjones
,
@nixonron
, &
@ReporterTopher
!
Learn more at the .
Morehouse College raised more than $3.8 million at the 32nd annual “A Candle in the Dark” Gala. Congratulations to all of our 2020 Bennie and Candle Honorees!!!
We celebrate the life and work of the Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, civil rights icon, servant leader, and friend of Morehouse College. Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and commitment to the fight for justice. Rest in power.
Morehouse College seniors Jonathan B. Epps and Jarvis C. Mays have been named valedictorians of the Class of 2019. Both seniors have a perfect 4.0 grade-point average. Read more about them at: .
Thank you to Robert F. Smith, the Founder, Chairman & CEO of Vista Equity Partners, and his family who have donated $34 million to the new Student Success Program to pay off the loans that students and parents of the Class of 2019 accumulated to fund a Morehouse education.
The new Morehouse College mural featured today on the Dacavien Reeves story on GMA was painted by Fabian "Occasional Superstar" Williams. The installation traces black history from Africa to America.
The entire Morehouse College family mourns the transition of our hero, Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron (Hon. ‘09).
Mr. Aaron was a true hero on and off the field and an unprecedented humanitarian, whose generosity impacted countless lives of students everywhere.
Morehouse College Mourns the Loss of Iconic Journalist Lerone Bennett Jr., former executive editor of Ebony and Acclaimed Historian. He honed his journalistic talent at Morehouse, where he developed a passion for writing, research, and intellectual debate.
Morehouse has received a $9 million National Science Foundation grant to study the success of HBCU STEM programs. Three of Morehouse's five Rhodes Scholars were STEM majors!
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We are excited to announce that Morehouse Homecoming will be held October 10-17, 2021. If anything changes with our plans, we will update you in a timely manner.
Stay tuned for more details! We look forward to seeing you soon!
MXP.1 News - Morehouse is partnering with Microsoft in a campaign to address the digital divide that will equip newly enrolled students for the 2020-21 academic year with Microsoft Surface 2-in-1 tablets that run Windows 10 and can be used in either tablet or desktop mode.
Morehouse College Alumnus Terrance Daye has won a Short Film Jury Award at Sundance for his film "Ship," a visual poem on lessons of manhood. Daye was also a finalist for a Student Academy Award in 2017 for the film “Colored Hospital,” a nomination he received at Morehouse.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Rudy Horne, an Assoc. Professor of Mathematics. Dr. Horne, a beloved educator, was regarded as a “rock star” of math in higher education circles after his brush with fame as the math consultant for the “Hidden Figures.”
#MenofMorehouse
are currently in Chicago hosting empowerment sessions for young men to inspire them to be candles in the dark! The goal is to inspire young men to realize their potential & power to change the world, while also exposing our students & leaders to new environments.
Visionary investor Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Vista Equity Partners, will give the keynote address today and receive an honorary degree. An honorary degree also will be presented to Academy Award-nominated actor Angela Bassett.
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@ImAngelaBassett
Let's
#TBT
to 1972 and wish our brother - with over 200 movie credits - the one and only Samuel L. Jackson ’72 (
@samuelljackson
) - a joyous 75th birthday!
Credit: Morehouse College Torch Yearbook, 1972
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Our
#MorehouseGrad2019
commencement speaker Robert F. Smith is one of the nation's leading philanthropists. Find out more about his support of Morehouse:
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On the fifth stop of her “Fight for Our Freedoms" tour,
@VP
Kamala Harris will participate in a moderated conversation with students from the
#AUC
, focusing on key issues that disproportionately impact young people across America
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#hbcutour
Morehouse is proud to announce that the family of late civil rights icons Joseph and Evelyn Lowery have gifted a priceless collection of official and personal papers, photographs, documents, writings, speeches, notes & other mementos to Morehouse.
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Congratulations go out to Morehouse Alumnus
@wendellholland
’06 who won the 36th season of
@survivorcbs
! He beat out the competition using strong leadership skills and strategy, a little something we specialize in here at Morehouse.