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

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 DOCTORATE DEGREES

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

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

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

TOP FEEDER SCHOOL

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

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

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.

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

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.

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. HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND ’95

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.

EDUCATION

WALTER E. MASSEY, PH.D. ’58

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. HAKIM J. LUCAS, PH.D. ’99

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.

JOURNALISM + COMMENTARY

GEOFF R. BENNETT ’02

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. BAKARI T. SELLERS, ESQ. ’05

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.

FILM + ENTERTAINMENT

SAMUEL L. JACKSON ’72 JOHN DAVID WASHINGTON ’06

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.”

LAW

JEH C. JOHNSON, ESQ. ’79

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. HON. GEORGE J. HAZEL ’96

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.

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. 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

REV. OTIS MOSS JR., D.MIN. ’56

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. REV. OTIS MOSS III, D.MIN. ’92

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.

MUSIC

KENNARD L. GARRETT ’01 PJ MORTON ’03

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.

TECHNOLOGY

PAUL JUDGE, PH.D. ’98

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. ERNEST D. HOLMES ’19

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.

NONPROFIT

MICHAEL L. LOMAX, PH.D. ’68

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. MILTON J. LITTLE JR. ’76

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.

U.S. ARMED SERVICES

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.