May 19, 2023 The University Student Center Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom Arthuro V. Lawson, ‘74 Alumnus of the Year ALUMNI DAY & CLASS REUNION Celebrating 120 years n Chapter of the Year n Young Alumnus of the Year
MORGAN MAGAZINE VOLUME I 2019 1 Morgan State University Charitable Gift Annuity Program To learn more about how you can establish a Charitable Gift Annuity to support Morgan State University, contact Chanel D. Newsome, MBA, CFRE, Director of Development for Annual and Planned Giving, in the Office of Development at (443) 885-3362. For illustrative purposes only. Rates are subject to change. Contact the Office of Development for exact benefit information or for a personalized gift illustration. n You will be entitled to a charitable income tax deduction for the year your gift annuity is funded. n Morgan has a minimum gift of $25,000 to establish a charitable gift annuity. n Charitable gift annuities may be funded with cash or marketable securities. EARN INCOME WHILE MAKING GENEROUS GIFTS Receives Payments Quarterly Guaranteed income for life, plus an immediate federal income tax deduction in the year you fund. Gift Cash or Assets Donor makes an irrevocable, tax-deductible gift. Subject to gift acceptance policies. Charitable Gift Annuity Donor’s rate of return is based on age(s) of donor or couple. We invite you to call to request a confidential personalized report prepared for you that will illustrate the payment amount and an estimate of your income tax deduction. The Charitable Gift Annuity Program is a simple and convenient way to make a generous gift to Morgan for student scholarships and to ensure the future well-being of the University. As a donor, you will receive fixed payments for the remainder of your life and can even provide that payments continue for the life of another person. Remainder of the Gift Annuity Goes to Morgan State University Foundation, Inc. The endowment is for restricted- or unrestricteduse student scholarships. Donor(s) 1 2 3 The amount of the annuity payment depends upon the age(s) of the individual(s) receiving the annuity and the amount of the gift. www.givetomorgan.org Single Annuitant Age Rate 70 5.9% 75 6.6% 80 7.6% 85 8.7% 90 9.7% Two Annuitants Age Rate 70/72 5.3% 75/77 5.7% 80/82 5.9% 85/89 8.2% 90/95 9.5% Gift Annuity Rates
I. Fair Morgan, we love thee, so tried and so true, Our hearts at thy name thrill with pride; We owe thee allegiance, we pledge thee our faith, A faith which shall ever abide. CHORUS We pledge thee our love, we pledge thee our faith, Whatever the future may bring, And thus our devotion, fidelity too, And homage we pay as we sing. II. Fair Morgan, as onward the years quickly fly, And thou livest in memory sweet. We bring thee our laurels whatever they be, And lay them with joy at thy feet. CHORUS We pledge thee our love, we pledge thee our faith, Whatever the future may bring, And thus our devotion, fidelity too, And homage we pay as we sing. THE ALMA MATER The Morgan State University Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Relations would like to thank all who assisted us in making Alumni Day 2023 a memorable occasion for all of the honorees, alumni, and guests. We extend to Dr. Eric Conway and members of the choir, our heartfelt thanks for their musical selections and our thanks to DJ 5Starr, for providing the music during the reception. A special thanks to the University Student Center staff. We are also grateful to Sodexco Magic for the excellent food and service they provided. We extend to each of you our deep appreciation for a job well done. Our MC, we thank you for always assisting us when we call on you without hesitation! You are appreciated. Souvenir Program Cover Design: Mr. David Ricardo, Graphic Designer and Mr. Paul Greene, Photographer, Office of Communications and Public Relations, Morgan State University. MORGAN MAGAZINE VOLUME I 2019 1 Morgan State University Charitable Gift Annuity Program To learn more about how you can establish a Charitable Gift Annuity to support Morgan State University, contact Chanel D. Newsome, MBA, CFRE, Director of Development for Annual and Planned Giving, in the Office of Development at (443) 885-3362. For illustrative purposes only. Rates are subject to change. Contact the Office of Development for exact benefit information or for a personalized gift illustration. n You will be entitled to a charitable income tax deduction for the year your gift annuity is funded. n Morgan has a minimum gift of $25,000 to establish a charitable gift annuity. n Charitable gift annuities may be funded with cash or marketable securities. EARN INCOME WHILE MAKING GENEROUS GIFTS Receives Payments Quarterly Guaranteed income for life, plus an immediate federal income tax deduction in the year you fund. Gift Cash or Assets Donor makes an irrevocable, tax-deductible gift. Subject to gift acceptance policies. Charitable Gift Annuity Donor’s rate of return is based on age(s) of donor or couple. We invite you to call to request a confidential personalized report prepared for you that will illustrate the payment amount and an estimate of your income tax deduction. The Charitable Gift Annuity Program is a simple and convenient way to make a generous gift to Morgan for student scholarships and to ensure the future well-being of the University. As a donor, you will receive fixed payments for the remainder of your life and can even provide that payments continue for the life of another person. Remainder of the Gift Annuity Goes to Morgan State University Foundation, Inc. The endowment is for restricted- or unrestricteduse student scholarships. Donor(s) 1 2 3 The amount of the annuity payment depends upon the age(s) of the individual(s) receiving the annuity and the amount of the gift. www.givetomorgan.org Single Annuitant Age Rate 70 5.9% 75 6.6% 80 7.6% 85 8.7% 90 9.7% Two Annuitants Age Rate 70/72 5.3% 75/77 5.7% 80/82 5.9% 85/89 8.2% 90/95 9.5% Gift Annuity Rates MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 3
Moving Forward and Upward Together Mrs. Phyllis A. Davis, President, MSUAA, 2019–2023 As an Association, family, and team, we have continued to grow in leaps and bounds in becoming more organized, focused, and active in the intentional pursuits of the organization and in building a solid and stable foundation for the future. Our ideas, goals, and forward-thinking have allowed us to create programs, strategies, and a vision that will sustain us for years as we increase in numbers and strength. As individuals and as a collective, we work in harmony in continuing and maintaining the legacy of Morgan. We give our talents, treasures, and time to uplift the Association, support the University and assist students in every endeavor as we advance our legacy of excellence, tradition, and pride. The accomplishments and accolades thus far are due to you, the alumni, and your generous spirit of giving and doing. As we move forward, let us all recommit ourselves to the endless possibilities and opportunities of Fair Morgan! OPERATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS • Identified and led several integrated budget reviews in assessing organizational funds, forecasting needs, and managing resources supporting all Association endeavors. Performed audit reviews to track funds, monitor financial transactions and establish accountability for resources. Established fiscal policies, procedures, and guidance in executing budget and investment management resources. Launched the first Asset Management and Investments sub-committees. Utilized market trends, policies, strategy, and funds’ performance to ensure the best possible outcome for the Association. Initiated a hands-on approach in assisting chapters with resources management and fiduciary responsibilities by way of training workshops and one on one assistance. • Established a collaborative partnership with the Alumni Relations Office (ARO) to review, track, and manage financial documents. Mutually managed Corporate funded partnerships in support of alumni recruitment, mentoring, and networking. The five-year program with Bristol Meyers Squibb (BMS) HBCU Innovator Program supports alumni career opportunities. The Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA) is a pilot program in partnership with the National Cybersecurity Alliance as a sponsor of its HBCU career program. Designed to help students prepare for jobs in the cybersecurity industry to close the racial gap in this career field. These programs support a diverse perspective in building a more inclusive and innovative workforce. • Revised the Chapter Handbook in support of chartering and management. Initiated new criteria in setting a sound foundation for growth and sustainment. Raised the minimum number of alumni required to charter from five to fifteen to ensure a strong leadership and member base ratio. Successfully chartered the second international chapter in Africa, the Ghana Alumni Chapter, in Oct 2022. Established and streamlined protocols for chapter reporting from two annual reports to one. Partnered with the ARO in developing and delivering the Association’s “Organization Standards” for management and accountability. • Lead chapter management, working in cohort with the ARO, guiding operations and success. Assisted chapters in elections, membership recruitment, and events.Increased alumni support for Morgan’s athletic programs, providing access and attendance. Partnered with the ARO and the Athletics Department to host alumni events.Motivated alumni, campus entities, and students through interaction, teaming, and a strong presence. Developed the Affinity Group program, welcoming alumni with like interests but who lacked local area chapters, had a limited number of alumni, and those seeking a less formal approach. Established an innovative way to be inclusive and connected. “Information Technology - increasing the efficiency of systems, products, and services in streamlining processes, maintaining data flow, and managing alumni communications.” MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 4
TECHNOLOGY TO THE RESCUE • Orchestrated the Association’s transformation from an intense paper environment to a paperless one in how we conduct our day-to-day business operations, moving the Association fully into the age of technological advancements. Working hand in hand with the ARO to meet business and chapter needs in forging an efficient and streamlined process for meeting mission objectives. • Partnered with the ARO in identifying systems, processes, and procedures to align business requirements supporting chapter and organizational endeavors. Introduced a virtual environment to host meetings, collaborate online and establish historical documentation for the record. Created and designed splash pages for chapters in a cohesive format, providing alumni with a user-friendly venue to search, seek and obtain membership, view events, and access social media tags in a centralized location. • Identified and developed support forms and templates to support alumni, Executive Committee, chapters, and committee officials’ requests for emails in conducting business for interoffice and University communications. Sunset Boardmax is the governance tool for organizational needs in support of daily operations. Identified, designed, and managed BoardPaq as the replacement platform in addressing the specific needs of the Association Board of Directors. BoardPaq helped reduce administrative inefficiencies, increased productivity, and supported the organization in realizing cost savings for printing materials, tracking actions, archiving documents in a central location, and introducing more innovative procedures to optimize work process flows. The system allowed authorized users to gather data, monitor tasks, maintain information, and share information. A one-stop shop for organization-wide operations management. • Established an IT Help Desk, providing technical and timely assistance to alumni navigating the Association website, connecting to organization data and information, and troubleshooting issues preventing alumni from receiving quality IT services. Created and used Quick Response Code (QRC) to access critical information supporting Association and Chapter efforts, such as college fairs, membership drives, chapter data, and event attendance. Bringing the organization to the 21st century and the age of technological advancements and push-pull information sharing. All accomplishments result from fellow alumni (MSUAA Chapter leaders, members, and committee members) who led and participated in all efforts, as well as the continuous and steadfast support of the Alumni Relations Office. Thank you, one and all, for your support and commitment! Team Acknowledgement Thank you to the extraordinary team of 2019 to 2023, for their hard work, steadfast commitment, and stellar performance in leading and moving the Association forward. Your professionalism, camaraderie and pride in your work was evident and reflective of every task and action you performed. This team transformed the organization in how we operate, interact with, and support our alumni. The joint partnership between the Association and the Alumni Relations Office has been instrumental in the accomplishments realized during this teams term in office. Thank you for doing an excellent and exceptional job! Team Members: MSUAA: 1st Vice President LTC (Ret) Michael L. Bell; 2nd Vice President, Mr. Todd Beazer; Treasurer, Mr. Leslie Hannibal; Secretary, Ms. Gaynelle Lewis-Fleming; Immediate Past President, Dr. Charles Fletcher; IT Chair: LTC (Ret) Ah-Lon Peoples; Nominations Chair, Dr. Dontae Ryan; Tellers Chair, COL Jared Buchanan; Bylaws Chair, LTC (Ret) Daphney Frank. Alumni Relations Office: AVP, Alumni Relations & Strategic Engagement, Ms. Heidi Bruce; Assistant Director Programs & Outreach, Ms. Vanessa Grey; Assistant Director, Ms. Alison Hillen; and Administrative Assistant, Ms. Kendra Moore. MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 5
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 140+ bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degree programs 30+ new academic degree programs added since 2020 Morgan is preparing graduates for the work of the future and the future of work Newly added high-demand, unique academic programs include: MS in Neuroscience, Doctor of Social Work, PhD/MS in Applied Sociology & Social Justice, BS in Cybersecurity Intelligence Management, MS in Data Analytics & Visualization, BS in Coastal Science & Policy, BS in Mechatronics Engineering, BS in Cloud Computing; MS in Advanced Computing; and PhD in Secure Embedded Systems Morgan State University alumni are a vital part of the University’s vision to grow the future and lead the world. Through your matriculation as Morgan students, until this very day, your fi delity to alma mater has forged an imperishable partnership. Through your allegiance to Fair Morgan, you, too, share in celebrating our many historic milestones passed during this unprecedented era of transformation. From Morgan’s highest-ever student enrollment this fall — surpassing 9,300 students — to substantial fi nancial investment from both state and federal government, to the expansive growth and capital development of the campus, to consistently strong retention and graduation rates and the addition of new high-demand degree programs, Morgan Momentum is real, and each of you is vital to it. ENROLLMENT 9,300+ students – largest enrollment in Morgan’s history 90% full-time students 56% of incoming students from out of state 56% Maryland resident students (total enrollment) 10.7% international or permanent U.S. resident students Average class size: 20 students Students from 45 states and 60 countries GRADUATION AND RETENTION RESEARCH Maryland’s Preeminent Public Urban Research University Carnegie-classifi ed “high research” (R2) institution with the intention of attaining the highly coveted R1 “very high research” classifi cation by 2030 $74.1 million in research funding (FY22) ANCHOR INSTITUTION $1.1 billion and $640 million in economic impact in Maryland and City of Baltimore, respectively 6,900 jobs supported in Maryland and 4,200 in Baltimore City, annually David K. Wilson, President #1 Ranking Statewide in Degrees Awarded to African Americans MORGAN MOMENTUM Get the latest information on Morgan — Scan QR Code: Baltimore, MD MORGAN.EDU Retention rate of 70% or higher for past 12 years 46% graduation rate More than 57,000 degrees conferred 1,000th doctoral degree awarded in Fall 2022 DEMOGRPAHICS [R2] MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 6
Mistress of Ceremonies A single mother of one, Lolita E. Walker is a sought-after thought leader, speaker, emcee, & ICF-certified coach at the forefront of a movement that empowers busy women and high-powered organizations to shift to a renewed action. Her superpower of gifting “spoken word gospel” to your mental is rooted in her uncanny ability to pull the untapped greatness that is hidden within each of us. She is a TEDx and transformational speaker, poet, and author of both, “The Intersection of You & Change,” and “Can We Talk? Letters & Poems to Reclaim a Bolder You.” Lolita is the podcast host of Coaching, Cocktails & Conversations, a retreat cultivator, and a small business owner. As if that is not a demonstration of “doing the work,” Ms. Walker was sworn in on December 5, 2022, to represent the Prince George’s County Board of Education’s District 9. Shortly thereafter, Ms. Walker was selected among her colleagues to serve as Vice Chair. This vote of leadership and confidence is also evident in her elected and appointed positions in various organizations and boards. She is a Morgan State University graduate of the School of Engineering, is currently teaching in the School of Business, and earning her PhD. The benefit of having a partner like Ms. Walker is that she will keep driving until the job is done. Historian/Archivist Dr. Ida E. Jones is a noted archivist and historian, award-winning author, educator, and recognized leader in the field of African American women’s history. Since 2016, she has served as the University Archivist at Morgan State University, in Baltimore. In this capacity, she oversees the university’s organizational records (archival repository), along with the institution’s holdings of rare books and manuscript collections. She is innovating the digital and resource materials available for Morgan’s holdings through an active website, community outreach and quarterly open-house gatherings in the Beulah M. Davis Special Collections Room at Morgan. Her scholarship is evident in numerous publications, speaking engagements, and radio and television appearances. Her publications include numerous book reviews, a variety of encyclopedia entries, and an online exhibition for the National Women’s History Museum “Claiming Their Citizenship: African American Women From 1624-2009.” She has also published the following four books: The Heart of the Race Problem: the Life of Kelly Miller; Mary McLeod Bethune in Washington, D.C. Activism and Education in Logan Circle; and William Henry Jernagin in Washington, D.C., Faith in the Fight for Civil Rights. The most recent title: Baltimore Civil Rights Leader Victorine Q. Adams: the Power of the Ballot. Finally, Dr. Jones is a consummate scholar who believes deeply in the words of Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune who stated “power must walk hand in hand with humility and the intellect must have a soul.” MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 7
We’ve Been Here Since the Beginning (Almost) An excerpt from the Class of 1961 Annual Report MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 8
George W. F. McMechen, 1895 The first graduate of Morgan State College and the first Alumnus of the Year MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 9
The Alumna/Alumnus of the Year Award is the highest honor granted to alumni of Morgan State University by the Morgan State University Alumni Association in recognition of outstanding professional and personal achievement. 1958 Mr. Rufus Edward Hackett, ‘34* 1991 Mrs. Shirley B. Relf, ‘60 1959 Dr. Earl Claywood Jackson, ‘40* 1992 Dr. Iantha Lake Tucker, ‘66 1960 Reverend Howard Lee Cornish, ‘27* 1993 Mr. Harold D. Blackwell, Sr., ‘52* 1961 Mr. James Rixon Webb, ‘21* 1994 Mrs. Lillian B. Handy, ‘66*/Dr. Allen E. Chandler, ‘57 1962 Dr. George Thomas Stansbury, ‘44* 1995 Mr. John H. Thompson, ‘49* 1963 Mr. Verner Victor Henry, ‘35* 1996 Dr. Melvin L. Jackson, ‘58* 1964 Mr. Fred J. Carnage, ‘23* 1997 Mr. Anthony C. MCPhail, ‘76 1965 Dr. Lemeuel Cleveland Leeper, ‘49* 1998 Bishop John R. Bryant, ‘65 1966 Mr. Andrew Reid Johnson, ‘34* 1999 Mr. Bert J. Hash, Jr., ‘70 1967 The Honorable Verda F. Welcome, ‘39* 2000 The Hon. Richard I. Dixon, ‘60 & ‘75* 1968 Mr. Talmadge L. Hill, ‘28* 2001 Dr. Hilbert D. Stanley, ‘56 & 70* 1969 Mr. James Bruce Edemy, ‘40* 2002 Mr. James H. Gilliam, Jr., ‘67* 1970 Col. Paul Cockrell, ‘53* 2003 The Hon. Clarence W. Blount, ‘50 (Posthumously)* 1971 The Honorable Parron J. Mitchell, ‘50* 2004 Delores C. Cooke, Esquire, ‘64 1972 Dr. Harriet P. Trader, ‘44* 2005 Colonel James S. White, USA (Ret.), ‘54 1973 The Right Reverend Edward G. Carroll, Sr., ‘30* 2006 Mr. Lawrence P. Johnson, ‘73* 1974 Dr. Charles Robert Campbell, ‘25* 2007 Mr. Wilbert L. Walker, ‘50 1975 Mr. Earl G. Graves, ‘58 2008 Ms. Ella Moultrie Harris, ‘57* 1976 Dr. Samuel L. Myers, ‘40 2009 The Honorable Nathaniel J. McFadden, ‘68 & ‘72 1977 Mr. Calvin E. Burton 2010 Lt. Col. (Ret.) Lawrence K. Montgomery, Sr., ‘56* 1978 Dr. John L. Crew, Jr. * 2011 General (Ret.) William “Kip” Ward, ‘71 1979 Dr. Herman Brown, ‘47* 2012 The Honorable Peter C. Harvey, ‘79 1980 Dr. Cecil B. Harris, 60/BG George M. Brooks, ‘50* 2013 The Honorable Kweisi Mfume, ‘76 1981 Mr. Manuel Deese, ‘64* 2014 Mr. Carl W. Turnipseed, ‘69 1982 BG Jackson E. Rozier, ‘59* 2015 Mrs. Beatrice “Bebe” Coker, ‘57 1983 Mr. Joshua “Josh” Culbreath, ‘55 2016 Mrs. Jacqueline L. Lawson, ‘75 1984 The Honorable W. Wilson Goode, ‘61 2017 Mr. Michael E. Cryor, ‘68 1985 Mr. John J. Griswold, Jr., ‘51 2018 Mr. Floyd E. Taliaferro, IIIm ‘74 & 79 1986 Mr. Willie E. Lanier, ‘67 2019 Mrs. Mary Elaine Proctor Blackwell, ‘49 1987 1988 1989 1990 Dr. Clayton C. Stansbury, ‘55 Ms. Virginia B. Coleman, ‘50 Mr. Lorenzo “Bus” Felder, ‘49* Dr. Lucia S. Hawthorne, ‘64* 2020 2021 2022 2023 Mr. Arthuro (Art) V. Lawson, ‘74 NO AWARD GIVEN NO AWARD GIVEN NO AWARD GIVEN *Deceased MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1 0
2020 Alumnus of the Year Mr. Arthuro (Art) V. Lawson, ‘74 Arthuro V. (“Hema”) Lawson, a native of Washington, D.C., earned his Bachelor of Science in urban studies from Morgan State University in 1974. He also holds a Master’s Degree from the University of the District of Columbia and studied at the Antioch School of Law. He had three successful careers, beginning with the District of Columbia Government as a senior center director for the D.C. Department of Recreation. Lawson retired from the D.C. Department of Public Works and Transportation in 2000 as the deputy director for operations, and joined the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, from which he retired as a government relations officer in 2012. Lawson has had a rich life of community leadership and service and has received numerous awards in recognition of that work, among them two Council of the District of Columbia Resolutions, in 2000 and 2012. He has also given invaluable service to the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Chapter of the MSUAA, serving as Chapter President, Chair of the Membership and Program Committee, Financial Secretary, and College Fair Participation Coordinator. He also represented the chapter as a Charter Member of the D.C. HBCU Alumni Alliance. He pledged Iota Phi Theta Alpha Chapter, Morgan State College (University) in 1971. Lawson serves proudly as a member of the Beta Omega Alumni Chapter in DC. Art and Jackie Lawson support Morgan’s University Memorial Chapel as a member of the Friends of the Chapel. The Embrace-the-Chapel/Adopt-A-Service program he created in 2018 yielded an additional $14,000 in revenue for the institution and helped increase attendance there tenfold during the 2018–19 academic year. He also conceived the 2017 concert featuring Morgan alumni Lonnie Liston Smith and Maysa at Murphy Fine Arts Center, in celebration of Morgan’s sesquicentennial anniversary. The Lawsons have also established an endowed scholarship to support Morgan students. MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1 1
2020 Young Alumna of the Year Maya McAllister Anglin, ‘14 Maya McAllister Anglin, a member of MSUAA’s Delaware Alumni Chapter, earned her Bachelor of Science in industrial and systems engineering, cum laude, during her four years as a student at Morgan. As a Morgan undergraduate, she embodied academic excellence, leadership and social responsibility, maintaining a high grade point average, serving in internships or research positions each summer, serving as a resident assistant and taking leadership positions in student organizations, among them the National Society of Black Engineers, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Anglin is cofounder and was copresident of the MSU Chapter of GlobeMed, a nonprofit organization of students striving for global health equity. She and other members of the chapter spent four weeks in Cameroon aiding in building and developing hand washing stations for local primary schools. Upon her graduation, Anglin accepted a full-time position as a software engineer with JP Morgan Chase & Co. During her first few years with the firm, she received multiple awards and her first promotion, to associate, in 2017. Two years later, she was promoted to senior associate and was offered a leadership opportunity within the business product team for a software application she had previously built. Outside of her day-today responsibilities, she enjoys working to advance numerous firm-wide initiatives. During her free time, she continues her work to increase diversity in STEM-related careers by recruiting top talent from Morgan and other HBCUs. She also mentors new employees in her workplace and she teaches coding to students in her community, owns a cosmetology firm, is pursuing an M.B.A. at the University of Delaware and is active in her church. For her wholehearted embrace of Morgan’s Core Values, the MSU Alumni Association was proud to select Maya Anglin as Young Alumna of the Year. MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1 2
2020 Chapter of the Year Award Northern Virginia Alumni Chapter Lt. Col. (Ret.) Aaron R. Andrews, ‘74, President MSUAA selected the Northern Virginia Alumni Chapter as its 2020 Chapter of the Year. In the short time since it was chartered in 2013, the Northern Virginia chapter has established itself as an exemplar of Leadership, Excellence, Integrity and Innovation, four of MSU’s six core values. Over the past seven years, the chapter’s local membership has grown from 18 to 33 financial members, and its life membership has increased to 17. Its treasury has increased tremendously, positioning the group to offer book and financial scholarships to deserving students, and the chapter has developed a long-term strategy to establish an endowment. Countless hours and resources are devoted to creating a sense of family within the chapter, identifying alumni in the Northern Virginia area and encouraging them to support Morgan and its students, financially and otherwise. The Northern Virginia chapter has represented Morgan at several HBCU college fairs and other student recruitment venues in the area, and it was recently recognized for that service by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment. Chapter members participate regularly in alumni activities, such as the Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon, MSUAA Board Meetings, and Homecoming activities, and the chapter supports the University Memorial Chapel and the MSU Alumni Association. The demographics of the chapter are shifting toward young, energetic alumni with fresh ideas, who are actively participating in community events through the Divine Nine organizations, the NAACP, the Coalition of 100 Black Women, community churches and schools, and more. The Northern Virginia chapter strives to stay at the forefront of change, using current technology to connect its membership and enhance its giving to Morgan, while never losing sight of the ethical business practices, integrity and hard work at the foundation of its value system. Its Chapter Vision, “Morgan Forever,” continues to be its guiding light. MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1 3
2023 Chapter of the Year Award Prince George’s County Alumni Chapter Ms. Angela Holmes, ‘02, President Rising above Morgan State University Alumni Association’s field of high-performing chapters this year is the Prince George’s County Alumni Chapter (PGCAC). The chapter has been a guiding light of dedication and achievement in the association’s mission as its work has exemplified true adherence to Morgan’s six core values. The chapter has provided challenging opportunities to promote the development of leadership qualities in Morgan students through activities such as the 2022 iteration of the chapter’s annual Freshman Meet-and-Greet, which supported 80 Morgan matriculants. The chapter has conducted its activities with integrity, engaging in honest communication, ethical behavior and accountability for words and deeds, and reinforcing those norms during its first-ever leadership retreat. PGCAC has encouraged innovation in business, education and community involvement through partnerships with Morgan alumni entrepreneurs and with charitable organizations such as Emmanuel Food Bank, the Salvation Army and United Communities Against Poverty. The vice president hosts the monthly instagram Live Bear Takeover, which highlights Morgan alumni doing “interesting things in the world”. PGCAC has aligned its student and chapter member recruitment activities with Morgan’s strategic goals, to ensure that a broad diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and supported. Excellence in career, community and university endeavors has been another enduring hallmark of the Prince George’s County Alumni Chapter. The chapter remains well connected with the MSU Alumni Association via the chapter’s continued participation with Homecoming events and the Spring and Fall Open Houses and served as liaison for the association’s recent Instagram promotions to help spread the word to fellow Morganites about becoming active MSUAA members. The chapter has built mutually beneficial relationships with Morgan alumni entrepreneurs in Prince George’s County, to increase the visibility of the chapter’s fundraising and scholarship, and launched an annual event, Outreach Day, in which members served the broader community by assisting a local church with packaging food for distribution to people in need. PGCAC has grown significantly in recent years, from 40 members in 2019 to 80 in January 2023, an achievement the chapter attributes to its mandate that all persons be treated with dignity, equity and respect in all situations. Each member is encouraged to share news ideas, commit to completing action items and lead any chapter effort they feel fits them best. Through its leadership, integrity, innovation, diversity, excellence and respect, the Prince George’s County Alumni Chapter has proven itself more than worthy of MSUAA’s Chapter of the Year honor for 2023. MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1 4
MSUAA 120th Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon Program Music provided by DJ 5Starr (Kendrick Tilghman, 04, ‘14) 11:00 AM Mistress of Ceremonies Ms. Lolita E. Walker, ‘99 Motivational Speaker Affirmation.....................................................................................Ms. Lolita E. Walker Greetings................................................................................ Mrs. Phyllis C. Davis, ‘83 MSUAA President Recognition of New Life Members (Please Stand) .............. Mrs. Phyllis C. Davis, ‘83 MSUAA President Morgan State University Today and Beyond ...................................Dr. David Wilson President, Morgan State University The History of Morgan State University Alumni Day.......................... Dr. Ida Jones, Morgan State University Historian/Archivist Grace..............................................................Minister Saundra L. Spratley-Adams, ‘73 Morning Star Baptist Church Lunch Musical Selections...............Morgan State University Choir, Dr. Eric Conway, Director Reunion Class Recognitions (Stand when your class is called, if able) 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013, 2018 The 2020 Young Alumna of the Year Maya McAllister Anglin, ‘14 Senior Associate, JP Morgan Chase & Co.; Co-Founder of the MSU Chapter of GlobeMed MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1 5
The 2020 Chapter of the Year Northern Virginia Alumni Chapter Lt. Col. (Ret) Aaron R. Andrews, ‘74, President The 2023 Chapter of the Year Morgan State University Prince George’s County Alumni Chapter Angela Holmes, ‘02 The 2020 Alumnus of the Year Mr. Arthuro Lawson, ‘74 Introduction of New Officers and Acknowledgements .................. Ms. Heidi A. Bruce, AVP Alumni Relations & Strategic Engagement & Executive Director, MSUAA Alma Mater.....................................................................Morgan State University Choir MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1 6
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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S TO O U R DEAR FRIEND AND MORGAN AMBASSADOR Art “Hema” Lawson ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR–2020 Shirley ‘70 & Lloyd ‘73 Buckner MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1 9
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Back Down Memory Lane 50th Anniversary Class Our Era was a time of change. We participated in Student protests, for more equitable financial treatment for Morgan State (College) University. We protested for Affirmative Action in employment and helped to open doors of Corporate America. We demonstrated Our Pride and chose to be identified as “Black”. We wore our dashikis, afros and sang “I’m Black and I’m Proud”. When we saw something, we did something.. We are the axiom of change. We are the “Change Makers” Congratulations to the Class of 1973 “Graduation is only a concept. In real life every day you graduate. Graduation is a process that goes on until the last day of your life. If you can grasp that, you’ll make a difference” Arie Pencovici
Back Down Memory Lane 50th Anniversary Class Our Era was a time of change. We participated in Student protests, for more equitable financial treatment for Morgan State (College) University. We protested for Affirmative Action in employment and helped to open doors of Corporate America. We demonstrated Our Pride and chose to be identified as “Black”. We wore our dashikis, afros and sang “I’m Black and I’m Proud”. When we saw something, we did something.. We are the axiom of change. We are the “Change Makers” Congratulations to the Class of 1973 “Graduation is only a concept. In real life every day you graduate. Graduation is a process that goes on until the last day of your life. If you can grasp that, you’ll make a difference” Arie Pencovici
Learn more at Careers.BMS.com. Where curiosity, experience, and science have a seat at the table. This is where transformations happen. HBCU Alumni are Tomorrow’s Innnovators at BMS Visit our Career Stories blog. Are you ready to do the most interesting work of your career? Join our talent community. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Highly-inclusive teams. We strive to ensure every colleague around the world is valued, respected and feels a sense of belonging. Meaningful work. Together, our employees are guided by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. Opportunity to grow. Through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope, our people pursue innovation alongside the brightest minds in biopharma. v MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 2 6
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GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION MAY 20th! MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 3 0
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MISSION The mission of the Morgan State University Alumni Association shall be exclusively educational and charitable for the purpose of promoting the interest, welfare, and the excellence of the University and all of its components. The Alumni Association also seeks to strengthen and extend relationships among alumni; to foster all possible means of keeping alumni informed about the University; its progress and its challenges; to develop and utilize the individual and collective efforts of the alumni in advancing the welfare and best interest of the University; to encourage promising high school students to select the University for their education; and to provide financial support to the University and assist the University in its efforts to raise funds from alumni, friends and the private sector. JOIN A LOCAL CHAPTER! BE A CLASS AGENT! We are looking to grow our Alumni chapters! Come and be a part of our growth. Rally your class members together to stay connected to one another. The Alumni Relations Office is where to go to find out how! Contact us at: by phone 443-885-3015 by email [email protected] or visit our website alumni.morgan.edu MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 3 3
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2021–2023 Lt. Col. (Ret.) Michael L. Bell, ‘76 1st Vice President Mr. Todd Beazer, ‘91 2nd VIce President Ms. Gaynelle LewisFleming, ‘74 Secretary Mr. Leslie Hannibal, ‘90 Secretary Mrs. Phyllis Davis, ‘82 President Rev. Dr. Charles D. Fletcher, Jr., ‘70 Immediate Past President Ms. Heidi Bruce, ‘95 Executive Director, MSUAA The light remains There are some who bring a light so great to the world, that even after they have gone, the light remains. Rest in power, Joanne S. Mack March 10, 1957–October 15, 2022 MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 3 4
2022 LIFE MEMBERS MAY 6, 2022–MAY 8, 2023 Dalyn C. Allen, ‘11 Sharone Anderson-Davis, ‘98 Reginald J. Baker, ‘86 Monique Bell, ‘99 Jovona Linda Bethel, ‘02 Nettie Y. Beverly-Rudisel, ‘80 Dr. Maureen Black, ‘69 Darlene Boykin, ‘84 Delon F. P. Brennen, ‘95 Dakata Brodie, ‘98 Adrienne Mays Brodie, ‘01 Tamra Brooks-Sega, ‘87 Shanay L. Brown, ‘06 Georgia Hicks Brown, ‘88 Anthony J. Brown, ‘75 Ann R. Brown Evans, ‘70 Heidi A. Bruce, ‘95 June Y. Bryant, ‘82 Regina M. Bullock, ‘70 Cherryale C. Burge, ‘69 Barbara J. Burnett, ‘84 Michael Canady, ‘03 Tisa Silver Canady, ‘17 Jaron M. Cherry, ‘99 Cedric Lawrence Clarke, ‘12 Paul Clary, ‘07 Joanne Knight Coates Korin Coles-Cherry ‘01 Destiny R. Copeland, ‘17 Aldena D. Copeland, ‘81 Jennifer L. Crenshaw, ‘91 Phil Croskey, ‘97 Michelle Lyons Dandridge, ‘99 Kelvin Davis, ‘96 Terrah A. Dews, Esq. ‘92 Keshia L. Dixon, ‘96 Nicholas G. Dorsey, ‘94 Sarah Duckett-Paul, ‘70 Danita Che’ Dyer, ‘03 Nychele East, ‘99 Earl El-Amin Dr. Reynaldo A. Evangelista, ‘19 Fiona L. Ewan, ‘93 Justin Fair, ‘20 To’Wes Hargrove Forster, ‘02 Mary Foster, ‘10 Joyce L. Freeland, ‘70 Tiffany Marie French ‘08 Alyce T. Frorup, ‘82 Angela S. Giddins, ‘00 Dwayne Godwin, ‘94 Barbara P. Golden, ‘61 Laura M. Gooch, ‘03 Fred V. Goode, ‘81 J. E. (Rick) Gordon, ‘86, ‘89 Deborah L. Gray, ‘89 Roslyn Kimberly Gregory, ‘81 Malachi Hammonds, ‘11 Kelvin D. Hampton, ‘90 Charles A. Harrison III, ‘69 Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith, ‘84 Tiffany L. Hawkins, ‘05 Charles W. Hays, ‘67 J. Wayman Henry, III, ‘92, ‘96 Veronica J. Henry, ‘73 Nakisha D.M. Holder, ‘97 Kisha L. Horne, ‘01 Col. (Ret) Louis D. Huddleston, ‘72 Anthony C. Hudgins, ‘73 Latoya Francis Hunter, ‘03 Sean Elroy Hurst ‘96 Stephanie Hutcheson, ‘96 Catherine V. Hyde, ‘91 Samuel J. Ingram, ‘16 James D. Jackson, III, ‘84 Harriet R. Johnson, ‘82 Maritha Johnson Frederick, ‘71 Annette Jones, ‘92 Rachel Renee Jones, ‘07 Paulette D. Jones, ‘81 Felicia M. Jones, ‘88 Henry Clay Jones Jr. ‘71 Cynthia L. Jordan Jones, ‘83 Alfred C. Joyner, ‘58 Patricia A. Kane, ‘72 Phillip G. Kane, ‘41 John H. Kane, ‘47 Edna M. Kane-Aiden Agnes H. Kane-Callum, ‘73 Marilyn J. Knights, ‘78 Quintin J. Lathan Jr, ‘04 Stephanie Lawrence, ‘96 James M. Lindsay Jr., 86 Dr. Derek J. Lindsey, ‘72 Dr. Glenda L. Lindsey, ‘75 Stephanie R. Logan, ‘98 Ciara A. Lynton, ‘16 Walter Nathan Malloy, M.D., ‘67 Cyrus W. Marshall, III, “71 Kimberly R. Martin, ‘96 William A Martin, ‘94 Brenda McKinley, ‘73, ‘02 Benjamin McKnight, 17 Renee C. McNair, ‘98 Sharon Humphrey Mebane, ‘79 Garry A. Merritt, ‘72 Sharon F. Middleton, ‘76 Harriett Renee’ Millard, ‘81 Christopher Minor, ‘92 DeAnna Minus-Vincent, 94 Cheryl Moo-Young, ‘00 Colin “Bo” Mulet, ‘96 Garth Naar, ‘97 Kimberly F. Noel-Clark, ‘83 Rheeta B. Norman, ‘57 Yemi Joseph Ojo, ‘15 Talvern L. Pearsell, ‘97 Antoinette Peele, ‘93 James Perkins, ‘99 Donna Renee Phillips Wilkins, ‘81 Michelle Pollard, ‘14 Morgan S. Poole-Brooks ‘18 Aaron Price, ‘08 Pearlette K. Pullen, ‘85 Angela Pulliam-Gillespie, ‘88 Ronald W. Reckling, ‘71 Earleanor Reed, ‘76 Anthony J. Reid, ‘90 Gabriel K. Reid, ‘12 Akeila S. Richards, ‘06 Johann R. Richter Jr, ‘08 Dorian O. Ritchie, ‘92 Janice N. Ritchie, ‘93 Joyce Ruffins, ‘80 Kelsi C. Russell, ‘06 Brenda Coleman Sabree, ‘77 LaTasha K. Scott Kellice L. Seymore, ‘89 Robert E. Simpson, ‘65 Carol Sims, ‘65 Robert Sims Nicole Sledge, ‘00 Miya A. Smith ‘01 Major Donald W. Smith (U.S.A Ret.), ‘83 Rosemunde Goode Smith, ‘66 Charles Thomas Smith, ‘64 Javita L. Spears, ‘07 James Stepp IV, ‘06 Anna K. Stone, ‘96 Paul S. Sweet, 74 Benita Ann Swindell, ‘83 Walter Simon Swindell II, ‘83 Audra Freeman Sydnor, ‘65 Joan Tann, ‘84 Dr. Charlotte C. Teague, ‘20 VerShawn Thompson, ‘12 Louise B. Thompson-Walker, ‘82 Demirah Thrash, ‘99 Joseh Thrash, ‘99 Brenda Tuck, ‘71 Dawn Chere Tucker, ‘98 Jerilyn Murray Turpin Barbara A. Valentine, ‘81, ‘83 Douglas Vaughn, II Ernest L. Waiters, Jr ‘99 Allison Watkins Cynthia A. Webb Henry L. Westray, ‘72 Restia G. Whitaker, ‘89 Kamillia White, ‘91 Ronald A. Williams, ‘80 LeRoy Winfred Williams Jr., ‘65 Pia Z. (Williams) Stokes, ‘06 Dr. Jan Willliams, ‘06 Brandon G. Wilson, DrPH, ‘20 Tyrome Witherspoon, ‘09 Melissa Witherspoon Lolita Wood-Brown, ‘83 Sharon R. Wright, ‘77 MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 3 5
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congratulates all the MSUAA award recipients and the Alumni Association on their commitment to Morgan State University, its students and the community at large! MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 4 0
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IT'S TIME TO PAY YOUR ANNUAL DUESJ Thanks to all who have paid their annual dues to the association this year. Your annual dues not only support the Alumni Association, but $5 is directed to the MSU Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Fund, which supports students in need. Annual MSUAA dues for 2023-24 are $35 and are due nowt Please note that dues renewal notices will be emailed this year, as we fulfill Morgan's commitment to lower expenses and increase the environmental sustainability of our operations campus-wide. Annual dues payments can be made online at https:// alumni.morgan.edu. Or mail your payment to: Morgan State University Alumni House, 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251. Questions? Please email them to the Alumni Relations team at [email protected]. THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE� @msuyoungalumni @MSUAlumniOfficial SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS @MorganStateAA Morgan Alma Mater MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 4 3
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