The Campaign for Morehouse College: Making Men of Consequence

Contents Letter from the President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Next Generation of Leaders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Making Men of Consequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8 Who Change the Narrative 11 Who Change the System 12 Who Change Each Other 15 Who Change the World Continuing the Legacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 The Morehouse Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The Campaign for Morehouse College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 26 Rising Men of Morehouse 31 Inquiry With Distinction 34 Campus of the Future 42 Centers of Excellence Be a Part of the Journey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Graduating the Tempered Radical Dear Morehouse Community and Friends: Morehouse College’s significance to the Black community and the world at large cannot be overstated. Founded 155 years ago, Morehouse has been acknowledged throughout its history as a foremost contributor of Black male excellence.

Producing leaders in all aspects of society and professional life—social activism, politics, religion, the arts, education, business, science, technology, law, medicine, and more—the College has carved a distinctive and unmatched niche in higher education for men of color.

But, what makes Morehouse College relevant in the 21st century? With Ivy League institutions, prestigious state universities, and selective liberal arts colleges all competing for qualified Black men to attend their institutions, do we remain pertinent to higher education? Is Morehouse still needed today?

The answer is an emphatic, “Yes.” As any alumnus will tell you, a first-class education is only one part of the brotherhood of Morehouse Men. The nurturing and undergirding of spirit that happens at Morehouse is unlike any other institution of higher learning—and is as relevant now as it was in 1867. While access to other venues for education has dramatically changed since the 1960s, the need for a supportive environment specifically designed to educate and empower Black men to take on leadership roles is as crucial today as it was at our inception.

Martin Luther King Jr., Julian Bond, Maynard Jackson, Lerone Bennett Jr., George Crockett Jr., and countless more of Morehouse’s 22,000+ celebrated alumni have transformed history and shaped human progress over the last century. We have been developing Men of Consequence since our inception—that is our unique place in the world. But Morehouse is not a static institution that once produced great men. We are a living organism—reacting to our environment, engaging with it, and challenging and forging new iterations of it.

If our present tells us anything, it is that the men that Morehouse graduates— tempered radicals as adept in chemistry or entrepreneurship as in social justice—

are every bit as needed now as they were 150 years ago, or 60 years ago, or last year. Morehouse Men, such as Raphael Warnock, Jeh Johnson, David Satcher, Spike Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Calvin Butts Jr., and C. David Moody Jr., are a sampling of today’s tempered radicals.

Morehouse College is at a critical juncture in its evolution, and that is why we have launched this exciting effort to raise $500 million for Making Men of Consequence: The Campaign for Morehouse College. Our goals are ambitious and far-reaching: grow our international footprint, modernize our infrastructure, recruit new faculty at the top of their fields, and expand our ability to offer scholarship support to any deserving student—all geared toward making a lasting global impact as we continue to produce exceptional leaders for our exceptional times.

To realize our global vision, we must be innovative in our planning, visionary in our execution, and resourceful in forging ahead. I am asking you to invest in this remarkable institution and play a part in developing tempered radicals who will shape thought leadership for decades to come. With your generous support, we can continue our legacy of producing Morehouse Men who excel, who lead, and who change the world.

We cannot succeed without you. Together, we are custodians of one of the world’s most important higher education institutions. Together, we can ensure that Morehouse College continues to graduate stellar Men of Consequence.

Best regards,

David A. Thomas, PH.D. President

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The Next Generation of Leaders Morehouse is more than an institution of higher learning.

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It is a TORCHBEARER that advances racial justice and the empowerment of people of color.

It is a TRAILBLAZER that ignites innovation, imagination, and a passion for making meaningful change.

It is an INCUBATOR of intellectual and ethical servant leaders with a lifelong dedication to bettering society.

It is a bold statement to the world on Black male excellence.

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“WE MUST REMEMBER THAT INTELLIGENCE IS NOT ENOUGH. INTELLIGENCE PLUS CHARACTER— THAT IS THE GOAL OF TRUE EDUCATION.” REV. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., PH.D. ’48

For more than 155 years, Morehouse College has been at the forefront of transformational change, developing enterprising men who use their influence to defy the mainstream and improve society. Buoyed by an educational experience like no other, the Morehouse Man is one of distinction, equipped with a social conscience, a global perspective, a moral compass, and the courage and drive to change the world.

Never complacent, Morehouse has always challenged us to be ever better. With our society facing a future marked by unprecedented change and never-before-seen challenges, Morehouse finds itself presented with both an opportunity and a responsibility to evolve. The times—and a world in dire need of the visionary thought leadership that can only be found at Morehouse—demand it.

To address the complexities of the 21st century and beyond, we must honor our abiding principles while striking out in bold, new directions. To continue our rich legacy of excellence, we must embrace change with daring and vision. To carry on our storied history of thinking big, we must push the boundaries. We must reimagine the Morehouse experience, while sustaining our unchanging mission to make Men of Consequence.

Let’s get to work.

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Who Change the Narrative Some of history’s most influential change agents and provocateurs—activists, scholars, scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, executives, and more—have been shaped by “Dear Old Morehouse.” Our vibrant environment of cultural discovery, our expectation of excellence, and our emphasis on social responsibility have served as a training ground for intellectual revolutionaries who push back on conventions and advance contemporary thought.

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Long celebrated as a hub of scholarship and intellectualism, Morehouse is perfectly positioned to provide a forum for today’s leading thinkers and innovators—to challenge the status quo, to ask the tough questions, and to forge collective action. In a world growing increasingly divided and polarized, the activism, thought leadership, and fundamental values of decency and civility that Morehouse Men bring are needed now more than ever.

“AT MOREHOUSE, AMBITION, INSPIRATION, AND DRIVE ARE CONTAGIOUS.” JEH C. JOHNSON, ESQ. ’79 4th u.s. secretary of homeland security

D E V E L O P I N G V I S I O N A R Y L E A D E R S W H O S O LV E P R O B L E M S I S W H AT W E D O B E S T AT M O R E H O U S E .

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MOREHOUSE HAS A UNIQUE PLACE IN THE WORLD— A N D A U N I Q U E R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y.

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Who Change the System As one of the nation’s most influential historically Black colleges, Morehouse assumes a special responsibility to battle injustice and institutionalized racism and advance human rights. Through the unparalleled excellence and achievements of our students and alumni, we have earned a reputation for producing historychanging leaders in activism, religion, politics, and public service who are dedicated to making the world more just.

Globally focused—and with an eye towards addressing social inequalities—a Morehouse education examines cultures and societies around the world and explores complex issues at the intersection of race, class, gender, and sexuality.

At its core, Morehouse is a change-making institution. The College has had a profound social impact for over a century, and we remain relentless in the pursuit of truth, justice, equality, inclusion, and a better future for all.

“AS A STUDENT AT MOREHOUSE, I MOVED FROM BEING A VICTIM OF RACISM TO HAVING AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONFRONT RACISM.”

DAVID SATCHER, M.D., PH.D. ’63 16th surgeon general of the united states

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Who Change Each Other

Unlike any other higher education institution in the world, Morehouse College is a space specifically designed to empower men of color and affirm their dignity and value, while welcoming all who support our values and mission. In a society where Black men face a myriad of stereotypes, hostilities, and life-threatening dangers caused by structural racism, we nurture and prepare our young men to enter the fray and walk into their futures with courage, confidence, and conviction.

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The bonding experience found here is unmatched. From day one, Morehouse brothers inspire each other, challenge each other, and hold each other accountable.

These men of purpose and promise see themselves reflected in an environment with like-minded classmates dedicated to excellence. And each Man of Morehouse assumes responsibility for those who follow. The ultimate brotherhood extends across the generations, throughout the world, and into every facet of life.

“MOREHOUSE IS WHERE I BECAME A MAN.” MARLON D. COUSIN ’87 trustee president, morehouse college national alumni association managing partner, the marquin group

M O R E H O U S E M E N K N O W T H E M S E LV E S , R E S P E C T O T H E R S , A N D A R E S H A P I N G O U R W O R L D W I T H C O N F I D E N C E A N D I N T E G R I T Y.

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AS THE WORLD’S PREEMINENT MEN’S COLLEGE, MOREHOUSE IS— AND MUST CONTINUE TO BE—A FORCE FOR CHANGE IN THE WORLD.

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Who Change the World To change society, change first must come from within. A Morehouse education instills in young men the integrity, the discipline, the ambition, and the fire needed to transform the world. It is no wonder that Morehouse is where the seeds of tomorrow are planted and nourished by some of the world’s brightest minds. From organizing social movements to designing new technology, the Men of Morehouse break away from the expected and remain on the cutting edge of innovation.

Transformational leaders follow their conscience and do what is right, not what is popular.

Transformational leaders speak their mind and inspire others to find their own voice.

Transformational leaders have the vision to see what others do not see, the boldness to say what others will not say, and the drive to do what others cannot do. The world continues to need the transformational leadership that Morehouse has been producing since its founding.

“I WANTED TO BE IN THIS PLACE THAT FOCUSED NOT ON ONLY TRAINING THE HEAD BUT TUNING THE HEART TOWARD THE GOAL OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.”

REV. RAPHAEL WARNOCK, M.DIV., PH.D. ’91 u.s. senator, georgia (2021 – present)

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Continuing the Legacy As the world recognizes the need for socially responsible leaders, Morehouse College is poised with a pipeline of exceptional Men of Consequence who are prepared to do what Morehouse Men have done for more than a century—lead, serve, and work on the frontlines of change.

But we cannot meet the growing need for the leadership that only a Morehouse Man can provide without investment and our continued commitment to:

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the most gifted students and distinguished faculty from every corner of the globe.

Morehouse to push the frontiers of learning, teaching, research, and service.

our position as the leading global voice on educating and developing men of color.

the highest standards of excellence that have been the hallmark of Morehouse for 155 years.

To succeed and thrive, we must align our resources with our aspirations. Now is the time to invest in Morehouse College. We seek to secure a minimum of $500 million in private support—the most ambitious fundraising initiative in the College’s history.

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The Morehouse Difference Morehouse develops men to be transformative change agents in whatever field they choose, using their success to advance equity and equality. No other institution of higher learning in the world can match its record of producing Black male excellence at scale— men who demonstrate acuity and lead lives of consequence.

Morehouse is the top producer of prestigious Black male Rhodes Scholars among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

COLLEGIATE PRESIDENTS Morehouse Men serve in esteemed leadership roles in institutions of higher learning.

It is no coincidence that Morehouse Men are nationally recognized for their contributions to society and their professions. Several Morehouse Men have earned NAACP Image Awards.

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The transformative experience at Morehouse inspires critical thinkers who use their creativity and intellect to compete on a global stage.

Morehouse Men have won and been nominated for Academy Awards.

Morehouse Men are Olympic contenders, and one is a two-time Olympic gold medalist.

Morehouse Men are Nobel Prize winners and contributors to the body of recognized work.

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DOCTORATE DEGREES Morehouse is the top producer of Black men who go on to earn advanced degrees.

Morehouse is recognized nationally as a top producer of distinguished faculty and student Fulbright Scholars pursuing studies abroad.

Nearly a dozen Grammy Awards have been presented to Morehouse Men for their contributions as prestigious musicians, producers, and orators.

Several others have received nominations.

POLITICS Morehouse Men serve as mayors, city council members, judges, state legislators, school board representatives, and as members of the United States Congress.

TOP FEEDER SCHOOL Morehouse is the No. 1 feeder school for Black men entering elite graduate programs in Law, Business Medicine, and Education.

Morehouse has produced many thousands of exceptional men who are respected physicians and members of the American Medical Association, as well as leaders in the National American Medical Association, the country's most prestigious organization representing Black physicians and their patients.

MEN WHO CHANGE THE WORLD Morehouse College’s legacy of producing history-defining alumni and mavericks on the cutting-edge of their field is unapparelled.

Morehouse Men lead and serve with preeminence in every aspect of business, government, education, science, the arts, and humanities.

They share a common bond of brotherhood and a deep connection to the College that helped them to hone their ambition and intellect and challenged them to discover who they are, what they are capable of, and how to make a difference in their communities and industries.

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BUSINESS + FINANCE

VERDUN S. PERRY, MBA ’94 Global Head of Blackstone Strategic Partners and a Harvard Business School graduate who was named on Savoy Magazine’s 2018 and 2020 lists of the “Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America.”

ELLIOTT F. ROBINSON, MBA ’06

WALTER E. MASSEY, PH.D. ’58

HAKIM J. LUCAS, PH.D. ’99

SAMUEL L. JACKSON ’72

JOHN DAVID WASHINGTON ’06

Partner, Growth Equity, at Bessemer Venture Capital Partners. Robinson was named on TrueBridge and Forbes Magazine’s 2021 “Brink List” of talent to watch in the venture capital industry. He has an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Nationally-renowned physicist; President Emeritus of Morehouse College and of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, former National Science Foundation Director.

Massey has a doctorate in physics from Washington University, St. Louis.

13th President and CEO of Virginia Union University, a historically Black liberal arts institution offering degrees for both undergraduate and graduate students. Lucas has a doctorate in education from Fordham University.

Award-winning actor and producer who earned national acclaim as America’s No. 1 Box Office Star with films grossing more than $27 billion worldwide. Jackson has appeared in more than 100 films and has numerous accolades.

Golden Globe-nominated actor and producer. Washington was the star of “BlacKkKlansman,” which was a contender for the “Best Picture” Oscar in 2019.

He won a Saturn Award for “Best Actor” in 2021 for his lead role in “Tenet.”

JOURNALISM + COMMENTARY

GOVERNMENT

HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP JR., ’68 U.S. Congressman who is serving his 15th term representing Georgia’s Second Congressional District, which covers 29 middle and southwest Georgia counties.

Bishop has a Juris Doctor degree from Emory University School of Law.

FILM + ENTERTAINMENT

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LAW

HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND ’95

GEOFF R. BENNETT ’02

BAKARI T. SELLERS, ESQ. ’05

JEH C. JOHNSON, ESQ. ’79

HON. GEORGE J. HAZEL ’96

Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. Richmond received his appointment during his sixth term in Congress.

Richmond has a Juris Doctor degree from Tulane Law School.

Award-winning journalist who serves as PBS NewsHour Chief Washington Correspondent and Weekend Anchor. Bennett also is a former NBC White House Correspondent and NPR White House reporter.

Attorney, political commentator, and New York Times best-selling author who serves as a CNN political news analyst. Sellers is also a former South Carolina state legislator (2006-2014). He has a Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law.

Attorney who served with distinction as U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and former General Counsel for the Department of Defense.

Johnson is a partner with Paul Weiss law firm. He has a Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School.

Federal judge appointed

by President Barack Obama to the U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and former Chief Deputy State Attorney of Baltimore. Hazel has a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center.

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MEDICINE

LOUIS W. SULLIVAN, M.D. ’54 Physician who served with distinction as former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Founding Dean and President Emeritus of Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Sullivan has a medical degree from Boston University.

MUSIC

RODERIC I. PETTIGREW, M.D., PH.D. ’72 Chief Executive Officer of Engineering Health and Executive Dean for Engineering Medicine at Texas A&M University. Dr. Pettigrew has a doctorate in radiation physics from MIT and a medical degree from University of Miami.

RELIGION

NONPROFIT

KENNARD L. GARRETT ’01

PJ MORTON ’03

MICHAEL L. LOMAX, PH.D. ’68

MILTON J. LITTLE JR. ’76

Grammy Award-winning producer, elected as Trustee for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Morehouse Adjunct Professor, Music App Developer. Garrett has produced several charttopping hits, including the #1 single “Don’t Make Me Wait” featuring Sting and Shaggy.

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and record producer, and member of Maroon 5. Morton has provided music for numerous artists and a movie soundtrack.

Morton serves as a Trustee for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

He is also an author.

President and CEO of UNCF since 2004. Under his leadership, the nation’s largest private provider of scholarships and support to Black students has raised $3 billion. Lomax has a doctorate in philosophy from Emory University.

The first African American President and CEO of United Way of Greater Atlanta.

Appointed in 2007, Little has helped the nonprofit to raise more than $500 million. He has a master’s degree in sociology from Columbia University.

TECHNOLOGY

U.S. ARMED SERVICES

REV. OTIS MOSS JR., D.MIN. ’56

REV. OTIS MOSS III, D.MIN. ’92

PAUL JUDGE, PH.D. ’98

ERNEST D. HOLMES ’19

Acclaimed pastor, theologian, activist, and protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. Moss is the former senior pastor of Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, Cleveland. He has a Master of Divinity degree from Morehouse School of Religion.

Senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago; named to the “Root 100” list of emerging and established Black leaders who are making extraordinary contributions.

Moss has a Doctor of Ministry degree from Chicago Theological Seminary.

Managing Partner of Panoramic Ventures, Executive Chairman and Co-founder of Pindrop Security, and Co-founder and Partner of TechSquare Labs. Judge has a doctorate in computer science from Georgia Institute of Technology.

Google Software Engineer, Google-in-Residence adjunct professor at Morehouse, and co-founder of CODEHOUSE, a nonprofit he started as a student that has since received a $1 million grant to continue its tech exposure events for teens.

RET. LT. GEN. JAMES R. HALL JR. ’57

REAR ADMIRAL ALVIN R. HOLSEY ’88

Final commander of the Fourth United States Army before its inactivation in 1991 and former Deputy Inspector General of the Army. Hall also holds an master's degree in public administration from Shippensburg State College.

Commander, Navy Personnel Command/Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel. Holsey serves as Morehouse College’s highestranking officer in the U.S. Navy.

He earned a Master of Science degree in management from Troy State University.

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To help Morehouse College continue to be a driving force of excellence and action, we have identified four pillars of success >>>

Your philanthropic investment will help ensure Morehouse continues to produce a pipeline of enterprising, accomplished men who change the narrative, change the system, change each other, and change the world. Please read on for more details.

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Ensure a Morehouse education is affordable and accessible to the best and brightest scholars from around the world.

Recruit and retain exceptional faculty who are at the top of their fields and will advance our teaching and research.

Modernize our campus—both physical and virtual—to promote learning, foster community, and prepare students for the global age.

Join the global community in addressing the world’s biggest problems.

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Rising Men of Morehouse Support for Students Access to a Morehouse education should be about ability—not ability to pay. As the costs of providing higher education rise and government support dwindles, colleges and universities across the country are tackling the imperative to make education more accessible and affordable.

not just for today, but far into the future. Student emergency funds provide short-term financial support to assist with unexpected, unforeseen, and unavoidable emergency expenses.

Every rising Man of Morehouse must have the opportunity to complete his education and earn the distinction of becoming a Morehouse Man. Many of our students, like their peers nationwide, struggle to meet the costs of a college education. Financial barriers can make the journey difficult or even end it before graduation; lack of funding is a major factor for students who do not complete their degrees.

Approximately 50 percent of our scholars come from households earning less than $40,000 per year, and more than 80 percent of Morehouse students receive financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, and loans. Additional support for scholarships and incentives to attract the most talented men from around the world will allow us to offer a Morehouse education to future leaders who will solve complex problems and make a global impact.

Cost also can prevent top scholars from choosing a Morehouse education in the first place. And the competition in higher education for gifted students of color is fierce. Leading liberal arts colleges, top-ranked public universities, and Ivy League institutions all vie for many of the same high-achieving students of color, offering full scholarships and a multiplicity of other incentives.

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Scholarships are the most direct and effective way to offset the costs of education. They enable scholars to focus on their studies without worrying about finances—and to begin their futures without overwhelming debt. Endowed scholarships grow in perpetuity to create opportunities for students

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C R E AT I N G F I N A N C I A L S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y— FOR STUDENTS AND THE INSTITUTION.

Campaign Goal

$200 million Campaign Priorities

Merit- and need-based scholarships Emergency funds Support services Six in ten Morehouse scholars take out federal loans to pay for their education. Their families also tend to invest in their Morehouse education, which drains family finances. Black households have the lowest median net worth, lagging behind Asian, white, and Latin Americans families. Taking on student loan debt further exacerbates the wealth gap between Blacks and other racial groups.

Realizing excellence means graduating every Man of Morehouse. To meet our strategic goal to increase all of our financial aid resources over the next five years and reach a 90 percent, sixyear graduation rate by 2026, additional financial support will be essential.

We are working toward a future in which our endowment will allow the financial flexibility to support all deserving scholars, and the scholarships we offer students will be need blind. As more alumni and friends become involved in this goal, Morehouse will ensure that every qualified student—regardless of finances—can afford an education.

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“ Morehouse College is probably the best thing that has ever happened to me. From the spaces and places that I have been able to access, to the life-long relationships made over the last four years, there is not anywhere else on earth that compares.”

RODERICK HART III ’22 senior, political science and sociology major recipient, mabel lindsay gillespie endowed scholarship

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Rising Men of Morehouse Support for Students With endowments at elite private, liberal arts schools approaching nine times the value of those at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), it is impossible to unsee the discrepancy and the competitive financial disadvantage HBCUs face. This presents a longstanding challenge for Morehouse and is one that must be met to ensure we can continue to serve our constituency.

Majority institutions began focusing on endowment funds early in their trajectories. Most of the schools listed on page 29 began operations in the late 19th century (Williams began in 1793 and Amherst College opened in 1821), as did Morehouse. But the target market of these schools when they began was quite different from that of Morehouse. While their outreach was to the progeny of people with some degree of affluence, Morehouse opened to educate freed, formerly enslaved Black men. There was limited funding in families. Sending young men to college at that time was cost-prohibitive, as they were needed at home to secure scarce dollars for their families.

Soliciting contributions to build the College’s endowment was challenging, at best.

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But over time, as Black wealth and assets were increased, and Morehouse became universally recognized for its contributions to society, alumni and friends took great pride in the College and invested much needed fiscal support. That legacy built the multi-million-dollar endowment that we boast today. Standing today at $275 Million, Morehouse is laser-focused on the need to build this critical fund.

“In order to attract and retain young men worthy of the Morehouse experience, we will need to grow our endowment to $1.5 Billion,” according President David Thomas. “If Morehouse is to continue remaining competitive with other elite private, liberal arts schools, we need to be able to ensure that we have the scholarships, support services, and academic resources.”

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Rising Men of Morehouse Endowment Disparities between Top Liberal Arts Colleges and Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges

Top 5 Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Endowment

Tuition, Room + Board

Tuition, Room + Board (Four Year Total)

“ Undergraduate Enrollment

Endowment $$ Per Enrolled Student

1,962

$1,019,368

1,745

$1,432,665

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Williams College

$2,000,000,000

$74,660

$298,640

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Amherst College

$2,500,000,000

$77,435

$309,740

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Swarthmore College

$2,100,000,000

$73,206

$292,824

1,437

$1,461,378

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Pomona College

$2,300,000,000

$75,210

$300,840

1,477

$1,557,211

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Wellesley College

$2,200,000,000

$79,040

$316,160

2,280

$964,912

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Spelman College

$390,000,000

$43,244

$172,976

2,207

$176,710

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Howard University

$712,000,000

$43,594

$174,376

7,857

$90,620

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Xavier University of Louisiana

$170,000,000

$36,700

$146,800

2,517

$67,541

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Hampton University

$280,600,000

$42,273

$169,092

3,063

$91,610

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Morehouse College

$275,000,000

$43,508

$174,032

2,152

$127,788

Source: Rankings based on the 2022 US News & World Report Best HBCU list. *Hampton University, Morehouse College, and Tuskegee University (not included) tied for fourth place in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best HBCU rankings.

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“MOREHOUSE FACULTY ARE INVESTED IN THE SUCCESS OF EACH SCHOLAR. THEY HELP STUDENTS TO BECOME STRONG INTELLECTUALLY, GIVE THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO RISE AS LEADERS, AND PROVIDE THEM WITH TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING WORKING WITH THEIR PROFESSORS AS THEY CONDUCT IMPORTANT RESEARCH.” KENDRICK BROWN, PH.D. Provost and Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs

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Inquiry with Distinction Support for Academics The beating heart of the academic enterprise is its faculty. Their passion for students, scholarship and research, and their outreach to community sets the tenor of the College mission. Behind every rising Man of Morehouse are dedicated professors poised to spark his intellect and passion. These professors do more than teach—they mentor, inspire and challenge students to expand their horizons and elevate their ambitions. They nurture their students’ spirit of inquiry and fuel their tenacious drive to contribute to the world.

Morehouse faculty are vital, not only to teaching and mentoring, but also for conducting the research that addresses societal problems for the nation and for communities of color. Armed with the right resources and infrastructure, our esteemed professors can be positioned to lead groundbreaking research with impactful social and economic benefits.

T H E T R A N S F O R M AT I O N CO N T I N U E S .

Morehouse assumes a special responsibility to teach Black history and culture and explore issues impacting people of color. More critical and relevant than ever, we must grow the scope and visibility of our research and expand the world’s understanding of equity, inclusivity, and social justice.

Within the next five years, our eminent faculty will undergo a transformation of its own, as 30 percent of Morehouse faculty reach retirement age. These talented scholars will be replaced by the next

generation of academic leaders who are committed to Morehouse values and culture. New scholars will continue to uphold the rigor and transformational teachings that develop Men of Morehouse, while bringing in new perspectives as we forge ahead toward a global future.

As a world-class institution, we must compete within the higher education marketplace to recruit outstanding professors with competitive salaries and benefits. In addition, we must attract prominent, endowed professors supported by extraordinary funding and other resources for their research.

AT T R ACT I N G T H E H I G H E S T- Q U A L I T Y FAC U LT Y.

Awarding our lauded professors with endowed positions allows us to attract superior faculty at the top of their field. As an endowed position honors scholarly expertise, it also serves to elevate the position and prominence of the College.

In addition to enriching the academic environment, it highlights a faculty member’s superior scholarship and contributions in their respective field and draws exceptional scholars from other institutions into collaborations.

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Distinguished faculty positions Curricular and academic programming Evidence-based research FACULTY STATISTICS

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# of full-time Faculty

# of Adjunct Faulty

Avg. years of service at the College

17 With the max being 54 years and a minimum of three (3) years

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Avg. base salary across all disciplines at Private Independent Colleges

$70,424

$124,683

The number of faculty that can retire in the next five years

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“ Morehouse is uniquely positioned to address the systemic challenges facing African American men and contribute to the world’s understanding through teaching, research, and service. Investments in faculty will evolve the College to new levels of academic distinction and societal impact.”

REV. LAWRENCE EDWARD CARTER SR., M.DIV., PH.D. dean, martin luther king jr. international chapel college archivist and curator professor of religion

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Support for Sustainability Morehouse scholars deserve a learning environment that is as exceptional as they are, where they can leverage their talents and passions to become knowledge creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

We must engage emerging technologies to prepare Morehouse students for a future with challenges not yet known. We aim for a state-ofthe-art environment as we build and adapt our facilities to ready graduates for success in the 21st century. And given facility and technology enhancements at competing higher education institutions, Morehouse can’t afford to stand still.

The need to modernize and expand our facilities and infrastructure is critical.

C U T T I N G - E D G E S T U DY E N V I R O N M E N T S .

Smart classrooms and laboratories equipped with the latest technology, spaces designed for open collaboration and teamwork, and buildings that meet safety codes and standards—these are some of the elements that provide students with learning experiences that lead to successful careers in STEM and other leading-edge fields. To cut costs and contribute to a healthy environment, the College also incorporates sustainability technologies and procedures as part of this process.

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FUTURE

Campus of the Future CAMPUS IS WHERE STUDENTS A N D FAC U LT Y L I V E A N D T H R I V E .

T H E S KY I S T H E L I M I T F O R M O R E H O U S E A N D I T S G R A D U AT E S .

As any alumnus will tell you, the feeling of brotherhood and fellowship in “The House” with men who become lifelong friends is priceless.

While our physical campus is iconic, the time has come for major improvements. And renovating our facilities is vital for reasons beyond an aging infrastructure: A contemporary learning environment is required for our expanding array of academic programs. We have identified a number of new facilities and renovations that will ensure a thriving learning hub for Morehouse students, faculty, and staff for decades to come.

Morehouse’s dynamic campus is central to its character—a defining statement of who we are, what we value, and where we want to be. As Morehouse grows in scope and vision, so too must our campus.

We also must redefine what the Morehouse campus community looks like in a digital age. Key to our vision to grow our global reach, we seek to expand our online offerings, both for non-traditional students and for scholars located around the world.

This will remove geographical barriers to a worldclass education, increase our visibility and impact internationally, and allow for more exceptional students to become Morehouse Men—and go on to lives of national and global prominence.

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Campus facilities master plan — New buildings and additions — Academic and residence halls renovations

Technology advances Unrestricted support

“RISING MEN OF MOREHOUSE DESERVE STATE-OF-THE ART ACADEMIC FACILITIES THAT COMPLEMENT THE WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION THAT THE INSTITUTION OFFERS EACH SCHOLAR. UPGRADING FACILITIES WILL GREATLY ENHANCE THE COLLEGE’S ABILITY TO COMPETE GLOBALLY FOR TOP STUDENTS.” C. DAVID MOODY ’78 trustee emeritus president and chief executive officer, c.d. moody construction company

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64,000 gross square feet A hub for social, cultural, and educational pursuits.

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Center for Black Entrepreneurship

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40,000 gross square feet A place that empowers students to learn through action by providing programs, courses, and resources to foster an entrepreneurial mindset, develop empathy, and create new ventures.

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137,000 gross square feet Primarily used for football and track; it is the home field of the Morehouse Maroon Tigers.

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B.T. Harvey Stadium Addition

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137,000 gross square feet Primarily used for football and track, it is the home field of the Morehouse Maroon Tigers.

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Gross square footage varies per unit/build Living and learning community for faculty and staff.

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Faculty/Staff Housing

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Gross square footage varies per unit/build Living and learning community for faculty and staff.

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Centers of Excellence Support for Experiential Learning and Innovation Our faculty and students are discovering ways to better understand the societies in which we live, generating impactful solutions to the most pressing problems of our day, and bringing about meaningful transformation that will impact the world.

intensive courses are just some of the many programs that enable Men of Morehouse to excel on a global stage.

To spark creativity and innovation, Morehouse Centers of Excellence are built around an intellectual theme and facilitate a range of creative activity while catalyzing unique interdisciplinary collaborations throughout the College, the nation, and beyond.

We also seek support to enable more students to study abroad and be a part of the emerging partnerships Morehouse is developing around the world. A must-have in today’s global economy, study abroad experiences are invaluable for preparing our men to be future global leaders.

H O N O R I N G T H E PA S T, U N D E R S TA N D I N G T H E P R E S E N T, S H A P I N G T H E F U T U R E .

The President’s Innovation Fund creates opportunities for philanthropic partners to invest strategically in projects and programs that will position Morehouse College for the future. Gifts to this fund make it possible for the College to advance new initiatives without diverting resources away from existing programs and services.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ENABLES S T U D E N T S T O G O D E E P E R A N D B R OA D E R.

Morehouse students develop into leaders through educational initiatives that provide deep, highimpact experiences. Service and communitybased learning at home and abroad, research opportunities, internships, first-year learning seminars, learning communities, and writing-

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I N N OVAT I V E P R O G R A M M I N G D R A W PA R T N E R S F R O M T H E U . S . A N D A B R OA D.

As the national epicenter for thought leadership on social justice, Morehouse is committed to helping the nation address the inequities caused by institutional racism, which have created disparities in income, employment, healthcare, housing, and educational opportunities for people of color. With our Centers of Excellence, we are tackling critical issues such as these and other areas of inquiry in which we excel, and then advancing them to the next level to chart new territory and reach even greater levels of impact.

Focused on developing leaders to be skilled at problem-solving through a global lens, our Centers contribute to research and the body of knowledge

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in impactful areas such as medicine, technology, the arts, education, public service, and more. The vitally important work being conducted at these Centers touches the lives of people throughout the world.

With additional funding, the College can provide students more experiential learning opportunities, attract intellectual talent, expand programming, and broaden our impact on both a local and global scale. Our goal is to design synergies that will address the real-world needs of society, conceive bold solutions to complex problems, and create new roadmaps for the future.

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Co-curricular and experiential learning Cutting-edge innovation

“MOREHOUSE CENTERS BUILD UPON WHAT IS LEARNED IN THE CLASSROOM, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE, EXPERIMENT, INNOVATE, AND EXPAND UPON ACADEMIC KNOWLEDGE. OUR CENTERS ARE CENTRAL TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF GLOBAL CITIZENS WHO LEAD IN ALL DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING STEM, EDUCATION, PUBLIC HEALTH, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND BUSINESS.” JANN ADAMS, PH.D. lead director, andrew young center for global leadership director, institute for international and experiential education professor of psychology

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“ONCE I GOT TO MOREHOUSE, I SAW THAT I COULD DREAM BIGGER. I COULD GO GLOBAL IN TERMS OF MY ASPIRATIONS.” PRINCE M. ABUDU ’16 2016 rhodes scholar

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© Rashid Johnson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth Photo: Martin Parsekian

“Morehouse College unburdens the weight of low expectations that society places on Black men and launches its students into lives of leadership, service, and professional success. I will always be grateful for my Morehouse education and the springboard it created for my career on Wall Street and in business.

Investing in the College is my way of saying thank you to Morehouse for empowering men of color like me.”

GEORGE WELLS ’00 chief financial officer, quip founder and chairman, wells group of new york art collector and philanthropist

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Be a Part of the Journey In a spirit of comradery, enthusiasm, and appreciation, we call on you to join us in bringing Morehouse College’s grand vision to life.

We encourage you to aim high as you consider your investment. And we invite our loyal benefactors, supportive alumni, esteemed faculty and staff, and growing network of students, parents, and friends to reflect on the many ways you can get involved and share in the exciting journey ahead.

Together, let’s set our collective sights toward the College’s bright future and the Morehouse that is going to be.

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The mission of Morehouse College is to develop men with disciplined minds who will lead lives of leadership and service. A private historically black liberal arts college for men, Morehouse realizes this mission by emphasizing the intellectual and character development of its students.

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