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Education | May 17, 2025

Morgan’s Spring Commencement Highlights Growth and Excellence, Legacy and Leadership

Morgan State University welcomed one of the largest graduating classes in its history this week, as Morgan held its 148th Spring Commencement Exercises on its campus...

November 05, 2024

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey to Deliver Keynote at Morgan State University’s Fall 2024 Commencement

Morgan Alum and Political Leader to Recount His Journey to the Graduating Class: From the National Treasure to Fighting Injustice Through Politics

May 23, 2022

Morgan Graduates Accept the Call to Create and Serve Amid Packed Stadium and Soaring Temps

Outstanding Achievers Highlight Morgan State University’s 145th Spring Commencement

May 19, 2022

Kaepernick, 2 Other ‘Vanguards’ Will Receive Honorary Degrees From Morgan State

It has been five and a half years since former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick made headlines for taking a knee during the national anthem before a game against the San Diego Chargers to protest police brutality and racial inequity. Kaepernick’s relentless work—and the efforts of two other “Vanguards of Social Justice and the African-American Experience,” David Burton and David Talbert—are being recognized by Morgan State University at its spring commencement ceremonies.

May 19, 2022

Civil Rights Activist, Former NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick to Receive Honorary Degree from Morgan State

Morgan State will honor former NFL quarterback and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick with an honorary degree during Saturday’s spring commencement ceremony.

May 17, 2022

Morgan State University to Recognize Vanguards of Social Justice and the African-American Experience During 2022 Commencement Exercises

Social Justice Advocate Colin Kaepernick, Education Equity Defender David Burton, and Noted Filmmaker and Storyteller David E. Talbert to Receive Honorary Degrees

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