Middle States Reaffirms University's Academic Excellence, Building Upon Eight Years of Historic Growth, Expanded Research, Record Enrollment and National Ascendancy
BALTIMORE — Following a comprehensive, institution-wide evaluation, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has reaffirmed Morgan State University’s accreditation, confirming that Maryland’s largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU) continues to meet the rigorous standards required of leading institutions of higher education. The reaffirmation, which extends the University’s accreditation through 2033, comes at a defining moment in Morgan’s evolution, reinforcing the strength of an institution that has simultaneously expanded its academic offerings, increased enrollment to record levels and strengthened its position as one of the nation’s fastest-rising research universities.
Accreditation serves as one of the highest forms of institutional quality assurance in higher education, verifying that a university meets established standards for governance, academic excellence, student success and continuous institutional improvement. Morgan has maintained continuous membership with MSCHE since 1925.
The Commission’s action follows a comprehensive self-study process that began in 2024 and concluded with MSCHE’s accreditation decision on June 25, 2026, which is now reflected in the University’s official Statement of Accreditation Status. Throughout the review, Morgan demonstrated compliance with the Commission’s core standards of mission and governance; ethics and integrity; design, delivery and assessment of the student learning experience; support of the student experience; and planning, resources and institutional improvement.
Morgan President David K. Wilson congratulates a student graduating.
“Reaffirmation of Morgan’s accreditation confirms our University's continued attainment of the highest standards of academic quality, institutional integrity and student success,” said David K. Wilson, president of Morgan State University. “For every student, alumnus and employer, this reaccreditation reinforces the enduring value of a Morgan degree. As we continue to ele
Bowie State University has received a $541,075 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue and expand an international undergraduate research program that prepares the next generation of scientists to address global challenges in food security and sustainable agriculture through immersive research experiences in Kenya. The award supports the project, “Training Globally Engaged Undergraduates in Food Security Research at Egerton University in Kenya: Underutilized Food Crops/Plants, the Key to Feeding the Future,” led by Dr. Anne Osano, professor of biology in Bowie State University’s Department of Natural Sciences. The grant period runs from June 15, 2026, through Nov. 30, 2028.
"This award enables us to continue providing transformative international research experiences that prepare students to become globally engaged scientists and problem-solvers," said Osano, principal investigator of the project. "By studying underutilized food crops and plants that have the potential to strengthen food security and sustainable agriculture, our students contribute to research addressing one of the world's most urgent challenges while gaining invaluable scientific, professional and cross-cultural experience."
Funded through the NSF's Research Experiences for Undergraduates program, the initiative compet
For decades, the War on Drugs has been narrated through the familiar vocabulary of crime, punishment, and public safety. Far less attention has been given to its afterlife: the neighborhoods hollowed out by incarceration, the wealth never permitted to accumulate, the families reshaped across generations, and the civic institutions expected to thrive after decades of deliberate neglect. As Dr. Khalilah Harris, Chair of Baltimore's Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission, observes, "This war was waged on the community; it was not of the community."
Maryland is now attempting something that would have seemed improbable not long ago, not merely to acknowledge those harms, but to build a public infrastructure for repair.
The Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (CRRF) is among the state's most consequential approaches in reparative policy. Rather than just folding all of the tax revenue from Maryland's legal cannabis market into the general treasury, lawmakers directed a portion of those dollars toward the communities that endured the heaviest burdens of cannabis prohibition and the broader War on Drugs.
The premise is deceptively simple: legalization, by itself, cannot undo decades of unequal enforcement. Justice requires more than ending a policy; it requires investing in the places that policy systematically diminished.
The Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (CRRF) also referred to as Reparations for the War on Drugs, the initiative distinguishes itself from many governmental equity efforts for one essential reason. The question of what repair should look like has not been reserved for elected officials or policy experts alone. It has been entrusted to the communities that have lived with the consequences.
In Baltimore, that responsibility rests with the Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission (CRRC), a community-led body charged with answering a question that is as philosophical as it is practical: What does repair require? The Commission is responsible for determining the use of those public resources for neighborhoods that have experienced generations of disinvestment strengthening local institutions, expanding economic opportunity, supporting community development, and creating conditions for long-term restoration.
As Sadiq Ali, Vice Chair of the Commission, explains, "The Baltimore City Commission, along with the twenty-three other counties across Maryland, were designated to create commissions to disperse community reinvestment in the form of dollars that come from tax sales from legal recreational cannabis."
The policy is statewide, but its geographic distribution tells a larger story. Baltimore receives the largest share of the fund, not by political favor, but by historical record. Allocation is determined by each jurisdiction's share of no
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The Baltimore Summer Market Days bring fun, food, and local vibes together for epic weekend hangouts. It is located in Federal Hill Park, 300 Warren Avenue in Baltimore, from Friday, August 14 to Sunday,
New law expands early identification and referral for behavioral health conditions during pregnancy and the first year after childbirth.
Annapolis, MD — Under the Perinatal Behavioral Health Conditions Act (HB 1118), which took effect on July 1, the Maryland Health Care Commission is studying the fiscal impact of requiring standardized perinatal behavioral health screenings statewide. The Commission's report, due by the end of the year, will help inform future policy decisions on expanding standardized screening requirements across Maryland.
"After the passage of the Maryland Maternal Health Act of 2024, I reflected on testimony our committee received from someone who lost their loved one by suicide, three months after giving birth to their baby," said Delegate Jennifer White Holland, sponsor of HB 1118. "Paired with our statewide data and my own recent experience as a new mom, I knew we needed to strengthen our systems of care to better address perinatal mental health. Four months into my own postpartum journey, I brought together advocates, perinatal mental health providers, insurers, health officers, hospitals, state agencies, doulas, nurses, providers, midwives, and nonprofit organizations to advance this bill. This is a critical step, and we know there is more work to be done."
Sponsored by Delegate Jennifer White Holland, the legislation strengthens Maryland's approach to maternal mental health through phased implementation. While perinatal behavioral health screenings are already occurring and generally covered by insurance, beginning January 1, 2027, the law formally codifies coverage requirements, establishes standing referrals for follow-up behavioral health care, and requires the Maryland Department of Health to develop and implement perinatal behavioral health training for health care providers to improve care for pregnant and postpartum patients.
The implementation comes during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, underscoring the importance of expanding access to maternal mental health care and addressing disparities that disproportionately affect Black women and other communities of color.
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are among the most common complications of pregnancy and the postpartum period, affecting an estimated one in five mothers, yet many go undiagnosed and untreated. While mothers of every race can experience perinatal behavioral health conditions, women of color—particularly Black women—face elevated risks.
"Far too many Black mothers face barriers to receiving timely behavioral health care during pregnancy and after childbirth," said Delegate N. Scott Phillips, Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. "The Perinatal Behavioral Health Condition
New Undergraduate Program and Interdisciplinary Risk Management Course Expand Career-Ready Offerings Aligned With the Future of Work and the Demands of an AI-Driven Economy
BALTIMORE — Recognizing that artificial intelligence is rapidly redefining industries, occupations and the skills employers demand, Morgan State University is transforming its academic offerings to prepare graduates for the next generation of innovation. This fall, the University launches its new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence. Offered by the School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, the undergraduate program reflects the accelerating influence of AI across every sector of the global economy. Coinciding with the offer of a new degree, Morgan’s Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management (Graves School) is also introducing a new interdisciplinary course in risk management, equipping students with another critical competency increasingly sought in today’s technology-driven workforce.
Approved by both the Morgan State University Board of Regents and the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), the new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence represents the strategic reimagining of Morgan’s former Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing. As advances in artificial intelligence continue to reshape the technology landscape, the University adapted the program to place AI at its center, creating a curriculum that prepares students to design, develop and responsibly deploy intelligent systems across a wide range of industries. The transformed program reflects Morgan’s commitment to continually aligning its academic offerings with emerging technologies and evolving workforce demands.
The new degree program arrives as employers across virtually every sector seek professionals capable of designing, deploying and responsibly managing AI technologies. Students enrolled in the program will study AI models and intelligent agents, AI-driven cybersecurity, AI applications in cloud computing, and quantum machine learning, while building strong foundations in programming, mathematics, data science and computational theory. The curriculum combines rigorous technical instruction with project-based learning, undergraduate research and real-world AI applications that pr
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