A l u m n i • N e w s
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Coach James Phillips Honored with Distinguished Alumni Award
James Phillips
New MSU Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
James Phillips, legendary wrestling coach for MSU, received the Distinguished Alumni Award, during the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Basketball Tournament in Raleigh, NC. In addition to this prestigious award, Coach Phillips received a watch and other special gifts from the Athletic department in recognition of his commitment and dedication to the students of MSU Athletics. Coach Phillips retired from the University in December 2004, after serving for more than 30 years as an assistant professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
Stephanie M. Chapple, ’93, is Morgan State University’s new assistant director of Alumni Relations. Mrs. Chapple received her B.S. in telecommunications from MSU and brings 11 years of experience in higher education to her new position. At her previous employer, Howard Community College, she held a number of administrative posts, including assistant director of Student Life, and received the Vice President’s Meritorious Service Award. Mrs. Chapple enjoys working with college students and alumni and maintains a strong commitment to community and family. Mrs. Chapple is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
History Makers Honor MSU Alumnus Earl Graves The HistoryMakers paid tribute to MSU alumnus Earl G. Graves, ’57, at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre recently, for his illustrious business career and philanthropic work. Graves was joined by members of the Morgan State University – Chicago Alumni Chapter for the evening event, which included a reception and one-on-one interview with the honoree conducted by Julian Bond, chairman of the National Board of Directors of the NAACP.
Graves is president and CEO of Earl G. Graves, Ltd., parent corporation of the Earl G. Graves Publishing Company, which publishes Black Enterprise magazine. Since founding Black Enterprise in 1970, Graves has received many honors, including recognition as one of the 10 most outstanding minority businessmen in the country by the President of the United States and the National Award of Excellence for his achievements in minority business enterprise.
The HistoryMakers is a nonprofit institution whose purpose is to record, preserve and disseminate the content of video oral history interviews highlighting the accomplishments of individual African Americans. www.thehistorymakers.org
The HistoryMakers interview with Graves is airing on PBS stations throughout the country. Check your local listings for dates and times. To the Right: Earl Graves and the Chicago Alumni Chapter
N e c r o l o g y MSU Deceased Alumni, Faculty, Staff & Students Russell Berry, ’57 – 01/29/07 Bernard Boasmond, ’54 – 12/30/06 Edward Bogier, Jr., ’83 – 10/09/06 (staff) Dr. Ruth Brett-Quarles – 1/16/07 (retired faculty) Martha V. Brown, ’55 – 12/31/06 Earl Wesley Byrd, ’56 – 2/20/07 George R. Carter, Jr. – 2/04/07 (retired faculty) Corey A. Costa – 1/22/07 (attended only) Maurice S. Dorsey, ’58 – 10/17/06 Walter J. Dorsey, Jr. – 11/14/06 (attended only) Agnes M. Douglass, ’67 – 1/29/07 Dorothy F. Dunnington, ’61 – 1/24/07 Robert Edmonds – 12/27/06 (attended only) Priscilla R. Evans, ’42 – 10/28/06 Lawrence A. Ferguson – 12/30/06 (attended only) Harlow Fullwood, Jr. – 1/13/07 (honorary alumnus)
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Ernest R. Gibson, ’65 – 7/14/05 Randolph H. Giles, ’74 – 10/14/06 Catherine G. Griffin, ’72 – 2/03/07 Barbara A. Hendricks – 3/02/07 (retired staff) Adele V. Holden, ’40 – 12/22/06 Harold Hollomon – 12/23/06 (attended only) Shirley L. Hughes, ’56 – 2/14/07 Carmella D. Hull, ’82 – 2/04/07 Andrew D. Hunter, ’69 – 12/08/06 Alphonso James – 12/23/06 (attended only) David L. Jenkins, ’61 – 9/23/06 Curtis R. Johnson – 10/02/06 (attended only) Ruby S. Jones, ’46 – 9/07/06 Cynthia F. Lee (Bayton) – 10/22/06 (attended only) Dr. Sandye J. McIntyre II – 10/08/06 (retired faculty) Enolia Pettigen McMillan – 10/24/06 (honorary alumnus)
Sintia Mesa, ’03 – 1/26/07 Beatrice Burrows Reeves, ’53 – 6/10/06 Charles R.“Bull” Robinson, ’51 – 2/03/07 Wendy Patricia Robinson – 9/08/06 (attended only) James S. Smoot – 10/27/06 (retired faculty) Dr. Carstell O. Stewart, ’47 – 10/30/06 David Allen Treadwell, ’86 – 12/28/06 Ronald C. Turner, Sr. – 2/10/07 (attended only) Edyth C. Watson (Roberts) – 10/06/06 (attended only) Marvin Whaley, ’50 – 2/20/07 Joyce Williams – 11/29/06 (attended only) Nathaniel Williams, Jr. – 12/25/06 (attended only) Beatrice L. Wright, ’60 – 12/25/06 Orville Anthony Wright, ’70 – 1/02/07 Shelba Wright, ’47 – 1/21/07 Edward D.Young, ’49 – 11/27/06