Heading into their 2026 graduation ceremony, students and administrators at Morris Brown College have something special to celebrate. The Atlanta HBCU has earned a five year extension on its accreditation. The accreditation is granted by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, an agency in Virginia. “Morris Brown’s reaffirmation of accreditation through 2031, earned […]
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Morris Brown President Returns After Abrupt Termination
In an abrupt reversal, Morris Brown College reinstated its former president Tuesday, after dismissing him without explanation. Kevin. E. James, who had served as Morris Brown’s chief administrator since 2019, was fired by college officials on Jan. 12 — a move that James called “deeply concerning” on a social media post. On Tuesday, however, the […]
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How a New President, Alums, and Current Students Kept Morris Brown Going
Julian Ross did not need to think twice about his decision. The lure of an education in a music department led by Sharon Willis, the first Black woman to own her own opera company, is what attracted the Baltimore native to Morris Brown College. When he enrolled for his freshman year in 2019, Ross, the […]
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Morris Brown Is Back! ATL HBCU Regains Accreditation After 20 Years
Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what to know for today: After 20 years, Georgia’s first educational institution owned and operated by Black Americans regained its accreditation. Morris Brown College received accreditation […]