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Morgan State University

Research strength and city energy in one of Baltimore’s signature campuses.

Campus information that helps students picture the place, the pace, and the possibilities.

Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Founded
1867
Enrollment
~9,000
Mascot
Bears
School Colors
Orange and Blue
Conference
MEAC

Popular Areas of Study

  • Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Business
  • Communications

Campus Feel

  • Urban
  • 185 acres
  • Situated in Baltimore, providing access to a major city with strong professional and cultural opportunities

About

Morgan State is a leading research institution among HBCUs, offering strong academic programs and a vibrant campus environment.

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Morgan State Nursing Joins National Innovation Cohort

Morgan State University’s nursing leadership team has been selected for the inaugural Academic Nursing Innovation Fellows program, a national initiative focused on transforming nursing education and strengthening the future health-care workforce. Morgan State also remains historically significant to Greek life as the birthplace of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated.

More Than a Nursing Story

Morgan State’s selection for the inaugural Academic Nursing Innovation Fellows program is one part of a broader fall story. The university has also launched an undergraduate artificial intelligence degree and continues to highlight student achievement in STEM, including a 2026 Astronaut Scholar and student cybersecurity work focused on helping drones detect and respond to attacks when ground communications fail. The campus calendar is active as students return. Morgan’s UJIMA Wellness Symposium/Fair, student social events and upcoming on-campus job fair illustrate the practical side of campus life: health, belonging and employment support all sit alongside academics. The university also reported nearly 1,900 degrees during the 2025–26 academic year, its largest graduation total on record. Greek Life and legacy remain important parts of Morgan’s identity, including its historic connection as the birthplace of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. The university’s Greek-letter history is most meaningful when connected to documented service, leadership and campus activity rather than treated as a simple list of organizations.

Greek Life profile — verified August 2026

Greek Life: Iota Phi Theta’s Morgan Roots

Morgan State occupies a distinctive place in Black Greek-letter history as the birthplace of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Its Alpha Chapter remains a recognized Morgan student group. The university also operates an NPHC section and a Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life, while requiring active student organizations to complete at least 50 hours of community service during the academic year. That framework places Iota Phi Theta and Morgan’s other recognized organizations within the university’s broader traditions of service, leadership and campus programming.