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Founded in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute by the Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the institution’s original mission was to train young men for the ministry. It subsequently broadened its mission to educate both men and women as teachers. It was renamed Morgan College in 1890 in honor of the Reverend Lyttleton Morgan, the fi rst chairman of its Board of Trustees, who donated land to the college. Morgan awarded its fi rst baccalaureate degree to George F. McMechen in 1895. McMechen subsequently obtained a law degree from Yale and eventually returned to Baltimore, where he became an important civic leader and a strong fi nancial supporter of the College. The late Andrew Carnegie made an original conditional grant of $50,000 for the central academic building in 1915. The conditions included the purchase of a new site for the College, payment of all outstanding obligations, and the construction of a building to be named after him. The College met all of the conditions by purchasing and moving to the present site in Northeast Baltimore in 1917 and erecting Carnegie Hall in 1919. Carnegie Hall is the oldest original building on the present MSU campus. Morgan remained a private institution until 1939. In that year, the state of Maryland purchased the institution in response to a study by a state commission that found that Maryland need- ed to provide more opportunities for its black citizens. From its beginnings as a public campus, Morgan was open to students of all races. By the time it became a public campus the College had become a relatively comprehensive institution. Until the mid-1960s, when the state’s teachers colleges began their transition to liberal arts campuses. Morgan and the University of Maryland College Park were the only two public campuses in the state with comprehensive missions. As Maryland’s teachers colleges began to broaden their missions, they, including Morgan, were placed into a state college system governed by a Board of Trustees. However, in 1975 the State Legislature designated Morgan as a university, gave it the

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authority to off er doctorates, Maryland were the only public and provided for it to once again baccalaureate granting institu- have its own governing board. tions authorized to have their In 1988 Maryland reorganized own governing boards. The its higher education structure. It 1988 legislation also strength- strengthened its coordinating ened Morgan’s authority to board, the Higher Education off er advanced programs and Commission. designated the campus as The campuses in the state Maryland’s Public Urban college system became part of the University. University of Maryland System. Morgan and St. Mary’s College of

100 • 2008-09 Morgan State Bears Basketball • The University Dr. Earl S. Richardson President

Kellogg Foundations and the publication Testing Service. of several articles on the implications of Dr. Richardson is married to the former proposals to merge historically Black Sheila Bunting of Oklahoma City, institutions with white institutions Oklahoma, and they have a son, Eric. and on inter-institutional cooperation in higher education, all combining to make him a recognized authority on problems in higher education relative UNIVERSITY SYSTEM to racial autonomy, desegregation OF MARYLAND and integration. William Kirwan...... Chancellor Since becoming president of Morgan Irwin Goldstein...Sr. Vice Chancellor for State University, Dr. Richardson has Academic Affairs fashioned an all-encompassing Joseph A. Vivona...... C.O.O. and Vice strategy for strengthening the University: Chancellor for Administration a growing inventory of graduate and and Finance Leonard Raley...... Vice Chancellor for undergraduate programs aimed at new Advancement Dr. Earl S. Richardson was appointed technology and the global community the eleventh president of Morgan State of the 21st century; enhancement of the University on November 1, 1984, after credentials and scholarly profi le of the UNIVERSITY serving eight months as interim president. faculty; the establishment of national centers of excellence in a number of ADMINISTRATION He took the helm of the University at Earl S. Richardson...... President one of the most critical moments in his- critical fi elds; and variety of initiatives tory, a period of declining enrollment, to increase minority representation in Seymour E. Chambers...... Cheif Judicial fi scal uncertainty, a deteriorating physical the professions and to ease the transi- Officer plant and considerable anxiety both tion of students from high school and within and outside the institution about community colleges into four-year T. Joan Robinson...... Vice President of its future. The versatility and grace with universities; a rapidly growing and Student Affairs, Provost which he has guided the University and greatly refurbished physical plant; bur- the course on which he has led it since geoning increases of over 75% in stu- dent enrollment, coupled with dramat- A. Recardo Perry...... Vice President for that time have distinguished his presi- Student Affair ic increases in the quality of students; dency as one of the great periods in the Cheryl Hitchcock...... Vice President of history of Morgan. sweeping improvements in external Institutional Advancement President Richardson joined the funding and government, corporate Abraham Moore...... Finance & Morgan family as a forty-one-year- and foundation support. As a result of Management old scholar holding the Bachelor of his leadership, Morgan has experienced Arts Degree in social science from the noteworthy growth and improvement University of Maryland Eastern Shore over the last two decades and is in the BOARD OF REGENTS (formerly Maryland State College) and midst of the Renaissance that it is now Dallas R. Evans...... Chairman both the Master of Science Degree and celebrating. Martin R. Resnick...... Vice Chairman Doctor of Education Degree in education Dr. Richardson is active in civic and Rev. Frances M. Draper...... Secretary administration experience extending community organizations. He is a Sally C. McMillan...... Student Regent Shirley M. Allen over a nineteen-year period: Assistant member of the Boards of Directors of Senator Laurance Levitan to the President, University of Maryland LifeBridge, Good Samaritan Hospital, the Council for Higher Education on The Honorable Elijah Cummings System and Assistant to the Chancellor, Dr. Shirley M. Malcom Accreditation and the Goldseker Founda- Director of Career Planning and acting Franklin L. Edmonds Director of Admissions and Registration tion; serves on the advisory board or hon- Donald E. Frieson at the University of Maryland Eastern orary board of the Maryland Education Kwesi Mfume Shore. This administrative experience Coalition, Baltimore Neighborhoods, Dr. Linda J. Gilliam was buttressed by solution-oriented Inc. and the Quality Education for William R. Roberts research as fellows for the Ford and Minorities Network; and sits on the Board of Trustees of the Educational

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MSU Notable Alumni

Kweisi Mfume - is the former even though Black also starred in the Major Willie Lanier - Kansas City President/CEO of the National As- Leagues, earning the 1952 NL Rookie of the Chiefs starting middle line- sociation for the Advancement Year award, it was his off -fi eld success that dis- backer for 11 years…helped of Colored People (NAACP), as tinguished him. Upon retirement, Black joined chiefs to Super Bowl IV victory well as a fi ve-term Democratic Greyhound Bus Lines in the late 1950s and over the Minnesota Vikings. Congressman from Maryland’s rapidly rose up the corporate ladder. 7th congressional district, serving in the 100th through 104th Congress. Roosevelt Brown - tackle, New York Giants, Gen. Larry R. Ellis, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. U.S.Army (Ret.), ’69, is chief Parren J. Mitchell (deceased) Former executive offi cer of DHB In- Congressman Len Ford -Cleveland Browns dustries, Inc. Since taking the Pro Football Hall of Fame, top post late last year, Gen. Anne Brown - A native of Baltimore, Mary- began his career as a two- Ellis has led a dramatic fi nancial land, she trained at Morgan College and then way end in the old AAFC with turnaround of the Pompano continued on to the esteemed New Institute Cleveland and caught 67 Beach, Fla.- based company, which makes of Musical Art (now known as the Juilliard passes in two years, then bullet-resistant vests and other antiballistic School) in New York. After her appearance as turned solely to defense and was a pass- equipment for the military. DHB brought the fi rst Bess, she appeared in the Broadway rushing demon. in $340 million in revenue in the last play Mamba’s Daughters and in the fi lm Rhap- fi scal year. Gen. Ellis retired from the military sody in Blue. She appeared in various revivals Richard E. Sutton - Lt. Colonel, United States in 2004 as the nation’s top ranked Black of Porgy as well and toured as a concert artist Army offi cer, after 35 years of service. from 1942 to 1948. She continued working as a professional musician into the 1950s on pro- Clarence W. Blount - Maryland House of Gen.William “Kip”Ward, ’71, ductions like Menotti’s The Medium and The Delegates, chairman Baltimore City Delegation. the active U.S. Army’s only Telephone. African-American four-star Catherine E. Pugh - Maryland State general has been selected William C. Rhoden - is a sports Senate to head the newly formed columnist for The New York Africa Command. Ward, 58, Times. He has been in his cur- Visanthe Shiancoe- is a tight who is currently deputy com- rent role since March 1983. end in the National Football mander of the U.S. European Command,will Previously, he was a copy edi- League who plays for the Min- work with African countries to strengthen their tor in the Sunday Week in Re- nesota Vikings. He was drafted governments and militaries to help combat view section since October out of Morgan State in the terrorist infl uences in the region. 1981 when he joined the newspaper. Before 2003 NFL Draft by the New York joining the Times, Mr. Rhoden spent more Giants in the third round with the 91st overall Earl G. Graves - is a nationally than three years with The Baltimore Sun as a pick. Shiancoe enjoyed a successful career at recognized authority on Black columnist. Before that, he was associate editor Morgan State, garnering both All-American business development and of Ebony magazine from 1974 to 1978.William Team and All-Mid Eastern Athletic Conference the founder and publisher of H. Rhoden is also the author of the contro- 1st-team honors from the NFL Draft Report. BLACK ENTERPRISE Magazine. versial Forty Million Dollar Slaves, which was In 1972, he was named one published by Crown Publishing in 2006. In Marvin Webster - nicknamed of the ten most outstanding 2007, Rhoden’s next book Third and a Mile: The the “Human Eraser” and “Mar- minority businessmen in the country by the Trials and Triumph of the Black Quarterback vin the Magnifi cent” was a 7’1 President of the United States, and received was published. Rhoden is a frequent guest on center. He led the Bears to an the National Award of Excellence in recogni- ESPN’s The Sports Reporters. NCAA National College Cham- tion of his achievements in minority business pionship and still holds the enterprise. He is also listed in Who’s Who in Joe Black - pitcher, school record in a number of categories: America, and in 1974, was named one of Time Brooklyn Dodgers, Blocks (722), Rebounds (2,267), Most Points Magazine’s 200 future leaders of the country. First African Ameri- Scored (1,990) and Most Games Started (110). can pitcher to win a Zora Neal Hurston - was an World Series Game, Leroy Kelly - was named All-NFL fi ve times American folklorist and author NL Rookie of the Year and was named to six pro Bowls…Kelly started during the time of the Harlem (1952)...By the time Joe Black made it to the big his career as a punt and kick returner until he Renaissance, best known for leagues in 1952, he already had played eight took over for Jim Brown when Brown retired the 1937 novel Their Eyes Were years in the Negro Leagues, twice pitching the after the 1965 season. Watching God. Baltimore Elite Giants to championships. And

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Wilson Goode - 1st African- This year, Kevin Frazier begins Rochelle Stevens is a two-time American Mayor of Phila- his fourth season as weekend Olympic Gold and Silver Med- delphia, elected in 1983. anchor and correspondent of alist. She has a list of outstan- Deputy Assistant Secretary ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, ing accomplishments: Four for regional and commu- the #1 entertainment news- time USA Track & Field Nation- nity services for the Offi ce of magazine in the world. In 2007, al Champion; three time U.S. Intergovernmental and Inter- Frazier interviewed many Women 400 meter Champion; agency Aff airs (OIIA). He holds 14 honorary sought-after celebrities, including Justin Tim- Ranked Top 10 in the World six times; U.S. degrees and numerous awards. berlake, who was fresh off his first animated Olympic Trials 400 meter champion; NCAA movie, “Shrek the Third,” Will Ferrell and Janet Division I 400 meter champion; 11 time NCAA Peter C. Harvey - First Black Attorney Jackson. Prior to joining ET, Frazier served as All-American; and three time Hall of Famer. General for the State of New Jersey. host of “NBA Shootaround,” ESPN’s half-hour pre-game news program, and “Fastbreak Tues- David E. Talbert - Best known day,” a weekly whip-around show that takes for plays such as “He Say, She viewers to live NBA games across the country. Say, But What Does God Say”, After joining ESPN in July 2002, Frazier’s duties “The Fabric of a Man”, “Mr. included anchor of “SportsCenter,”as well Right Now”, and “A Fool and as NBA studio host. Frazier began his sports His Money.” He has recently career as an assistant basketball coach at authored such books as “Bag- his alma mater, Morgan State University in gage Claim” and co-authored the book “Love Baltimore. Following graduation, he went on Don’t Live Here Anymore” with Grammy- to work as a sports reporter for WXIX-TV in Award winning rapper Snoop Dogg. This is the Cincinnati, Ohio; WBFF-TV in Baltimore; and fi rst novel in a series of books to be published WCBD-TV in Charleston, S.C. by him and Snoop.

Deniece Williams - Grammy Award Winning Singer, known for popular R&B and Gospel songs; Started out as a backup singer for Stevie Wonder.

Terry Edmonds - Was press secretary for then Maryland Congressman Kweisi Mfume; From 1995 to 1997, he served as deputy assistant to the pres- ident and deputy director of speechwriting; returned to the White House in 1999 and was named assistant to the president and director of speechwrit- ing; He was the fi rst African-American Presiden- tial Speechwriter.

Joe Claire - Joe was on Black Entertainment Television’s “RAP CITY” for over fi ve (5) years and he was also the host of Black Entertainment Television’s “MADD SPORTS”. HBO’s “DEF COMEDY JAM”, BET’s “COMIC VIEW”, and “SNAPS” were also some of his best television work to date. HBO loved his work so much that he was a constant performer on the HBO’s “DEF COMEDY JAM” tours that showcased dates throughout the United States. Joe has also been featured at Talmadge L. Hill graduated from Morgan State College in 1928 and earned a the top comedy clubs in the nation (UPTOWN Master’s degree at Columbia University before returning to Morgan as a teacher COMEDY CORNER, CAROLINES, IMPROV, LAFF HOUSE, etc.). and an assistant coach in 1930. Hill was off ensive/defensive line coach of 13 C.I.A.A. championship teams, two national championship basketball teams

• 2008-09 Morgan State Bears Basketball • 103 The University Floyd Kerr Director of Athletics

strategic alliances. outstanding service as a member Before coming to Morgan, Kerr of the National Association of was the athletic director at Southern Basketball Coaches (NABC), University from 2000 to 2005. the Youngstown-Warren Regional Kerr was instrumental in the Chamber of Commerce as a mentor expansion of Southern’s A.W. and received the Edna K. McDon- Mumford Stadium, and spear- ald Cultural Awareness Award at headed the $2.5 million video Youngstown State University spectator scoreboard system project, for his outstanding commitment giving Southern the largest I-AA to cultural diversity. He per- scoreboard installation in the coun- formed as a character actor in the try. Kerr was also responsible for motion picture One on One starring forming a partnership between Robbie Benson (Warner Bros. 1977). Floyd Kerr, one of college the nationally recognized sports Kerr is an accomplished public athletics most dynamic and marketing fi rm, New Vision Sports speaker, artist and sports color respected leaders, is now in his Properties, LLC. This collaboration analyst. He has exhibited his works third year at Morgan State. In helped to increase corporate sales of art at the Butler Institution of his role as Director of Athletics, by more than 1,000 percent. Kerr American Art (Ohio), the Adolph he oversees a program that has 14 also served as assistant Athletic Coors Company (Colorado), the varsity sports, over 200 student- Director at Youngstown State Valley/Arts Guild (Pennsylvania), athletes and an annual budget University from 1993 to 2000. the Southern University Museum of more than $6 Million. Ranked 75th on Sports Illustrated’s of Art and other galleries. Upon accepting his current 101 Most Important Minorities Kerr was named as Morgan position, Kerr vowed to take in Sports in May 2004, Kerr has State’s eighth director of athletics Morgan State’s already storied served as a member of two of the July 17, 2005. program to even greater heights. NCAA’s most prestigious commit- He has moved vigorously in that tees, the Division I men’s basketball direction, infusing new excitement tournament selection commit- and energy into the Athletics tee and the issues committee. He ATHLETICS DIRECTORS currently serves as a member of Floyd Kerr...... 2005- Present Department with his enthusiasm Dr. David Y. Thomas...... 2000-05 and drive. the NCAA I-AA Football Committee. Garrett Purnell...... 1996-98 At the heart of Kerr’s endeavors A graduate of Colorado State Tanya Rush*...... 1994-99 has been a strategic marketing plan University, Kerr was an All-Amer- Kenneth McBryde...... 1993-94 aimed at branding and promoting ican Collegiate basketball player Joseph H. McIver*...... 1992-93 and was drafted by three profes- Leonard Braxton...... 1987-91 the athletics program as an inte- Thomas Dean...... 1983 gral part of the 20 Year Morgan sional sports teams, including the Earl C. Banks...... 1975-86 Renaissance. This plan includes Phoenix Suns (NBA), Utah Stars Embra C. Bowie...... 1970-74 such strategies as increased (ABA) and Dallas Cowboys (NFL). Eddie P. Hurt...... 1930-69 corporate sponsorships, radio He has coached high school Dr. Charles Drew...... 1926-30 *Interim and television exposure, web basketball teams to state champi- site enhancements, multi-media onships in New Jersey and Ohio. and merchandising licensing, and He has been recognized for

104 • 2008-09 Morgan State Bears Basketball • The University MSU Cheerleaders & Band

Morgan State University’s Cheerleading squad, under the direction of coaches Theresa Gibson and Kim Ross-Watkins, is one of the most respected cheerleading programs in the nation among Historically Black College and Universities. From its’ early origins of the “stomp, clap, and shake” style of cheerleading to the stunting, jumping, and fl ipping of today’s MSU cheerleaders, the program is rich in a tradition of athleticism as well as academic and occupational achievements.

The Morgan State Univer- sity Marching Band has had many distinguished directors that have promoted high stan- dards of musicianship through performance. The standard has been maintained and augmented under the pres- ent director, Melvin N. Miles. The Band Program has grown through the years and has received many awards and honors as they have performed for various clubs, organizations and diverse audiences. In addition to the Magnifi cent Marching Machine, MSU off ers the Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Quintet, and the Bear Band (Pep Band). MSU’s students have performed in many of the nation’s All-American bands such as, the US Olympic Band, The All-Amer- ica Liberty Band, The President’s Inaugural Band and the National Intercollegiate Symphonic and Concert Bands.

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Sports Medicine Services

The Morgan State University Sports Todd Smith, the Head Athletics Trainer, Medicine Program is heading into another is joined by Masaru Ito, Alsane Soumah and bright and exciting year. Each of the certifi ed intern Michael Cannon. In addition to the full- athletic trainers bring a unique background time certifi ed athletic training staff , and experience to the MSU Athletic Training sports medicine students are Program. Yet, the health and welfare of the assigned to individual sports, student-athletes shall be primary concern allowing medical care service in this department. By working with the available at most practices. most eff ective strength and condition- The MSU Sports Medicine ing program, the MSU Sports Medicine Program has a 24-hour on-call Department shall provide the very fi nest system, as well as emergency room medical care and rehabilitation services in the service provided by either Union nation. Memorial Hospital or Good Samari- Dr. Richard Hinton is the senior team tan Hospital. Diagnostic testing and physician and one of the team physicians for extensive medical services are also the Baltimore Ravens, who oversees two available at these two hospitals. The sports medicine fellows that are assigned Head athletic trainer can be to MSU sports medicine needs. Dr. Hinton contacted via cell phone in also facilitates referrals to other medi- case of emergency after the cal specialty areas as needed and makes general athletic training room recommendations in regards to rehabilitation, hours. which the sports medicine staff carries The team physicians give all out. In this manner, the health and physical student-athletes a yearly pre- condition of each student-athlete is participation screening by the monitored on a year-round basis. Athletic Training Staff , as well as an orthopedic screening. Morgan State University Sports Medicine Department Program is determined to provide premium health care services through hard work and communication.

Facts Dimensions: Room 1 = 1,277 sq. ft. Equipment: 3 Solaris Dynatron 700 electrical stimulation units, Laser Therapy, Premium Taping Stations, Multi- Jungle Rehabilitation station, and cardio station (treadmill and stationary bike) Equipment Cost: $57,000.00 Miscellaneous: Automatic External Defi brillators (AED) MSU trainers escort an injured player to the sidelines are located in Athletic Training Room during 2007 Savannah State game.

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Strength and Conditioning

The strength and conditioning program for Morgan State football players is directed by MSU Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Josh Bush and volunteer Stefan Kunkoski. Coach Bush provides a direct strength training leadership role to the Bears foot- ball program while coordinating and supervising off -season and in-season applications for the remaining 12 MSU teams. MSU football players have the use of two newly renovated weight rooms in Hill Field House. In all, there is over 3,000 square feet of strength and conditioning facilities available for all MSU student-athletes. The newly renovated weight room performed by each athlete to evaluate strength, was specifically designed and outfitted to meet speed, power, and conditioning. These tests provide the strength and conditioning needs of the MSU the coaches and medical staff with an accurate football program. athletic profi le on each football athlete. Coach Bush supervises a strength and condi- Within the last fi ve years, the facility’s features tioning program specifi cally individualized for each took on a new look with the installation of athlete’s performance year round. Specifi c tests are $70,000 of new equipment. Included in the

Facts Dimensions: Room 1 = 1,277 sq. ft., Room 2 = 1,924 sq. ft. Equipment: 7 Olympic Platforms, 6 Powerbars, 5 Half Racks, 3 Olympic Bars, and 3 Gluteham Equipment Cost: $25,000 Misc: 2 Treadmills, 2 Elliticalos, 2 Upright Bikes

• 2008-09 Morgan State Bears Basketball • 107 The University addition were seven Olympic platforms, six powerbars, fi ve half rack platforms, three full racks, and three Gluteham machines. Special thanks to the donations received from former MSU football athlete, Visanthe Shiancoe.

108 • 2008-09 Morgan State Bears Basketball • The University The City of Baltimore

Baltimore, combined with Washington here, and Morgan students come to D.C., our neighbor, is a great place to be know the city well. a student. Practical experience in your From professional baseball, field of study is usually just a few phone football, horseracing and soccer calls away, through Morgan faculty to indoor lacrosse, the City of and staff members’ connections with Champions has a sport for every business, industry, and government. taste. The Baltimore-Washington area is Students return again and also a very attractive place to fi nd part- again for more of the glitter of time employment, summer employment, Harbor place, with its marvel- and employment after graduation. It’s ous shops and restaurants the third largest retail market in the and entertainment of all kinds, country, with more than $40 billion in from Street-corner entertainers annual sales. The region has one of the to the big name stars at Pier Six. nation’s best educated populations, and Who could t i r e o f the that is refl ected in the tremendous buy- panoramic view of the Harbor from ing power, about 35 percent above the the 27th fl oor of Baltimore’s World U.S. norm. Employment is increasing Trade Center, especially when the at double the national rate, and major tall ships are in town. industry groups are creating a net In fact, you may fi nd that increase of 150,000 jobs a year. Baltimore is a city you will never Baltimore is a great place to have want to leave. fun; it is one of the most visited cities in the world. It’s even more fun to live

• 2008-09 Morgan State Bears Basketball • 109 The University Athletics Department Staff

Arno Josh Shawn Leonard Masaru Adams Bush Gooden Haynes IV Ito Equipment Manager Head Strength & Asst. Athletics Sports Information Asst. Athletic Trainer Conditioning Coach Director for Fiscal Director Operations

Floyd Joseph Kevin Kim Tanya Kerr McIver Paige Ross-Watkins V. Rush Director of Asst. Athletic Asst. Sports Academic Senior Women’s Athletics Director Information Director Coordinator Administrator for External Operations

Todd Michael Carolyn Adelaide Smith Thompson Williams Wilson Head Athletic Trainer Compliance Administrative Asst. Business Coordinator Assistant Manager

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Donald Todd Jeff James Theresa Beasley Bozeman Bozier Brown Gibson Women’s Men’s Softball Bowling Cheerleading Basketball Basketball

Donald Neville Derrick Ramona Hill-Eley Hodge McMillian Riley-Bozier Football Cross Country/ Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Track & Field Tennis

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