The Campaign for Morehouse College: Andrew Young Center

ANDREW YOUNG CENTER FOR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

ANDREW YOUNG CENTER FOR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

Generating solutions to advance social justice and developing the next generation of global leaders and activists.

A N D R E W YO U N G C E N T E R F O R G LO B A L L E A D E R S H I P

As an ambassador, congressman, mayor, and civil rights leader, Andrew Young tenaciously pursued social justice, fearlessly led the fight for human rights, and selflessly created opportunity for the underserved. The Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership at Morehouse College aims to carry on his inspiring example and rich legacy through: T he acquisition and dissemination of knowledge on social justice issues, globally and in the United States.

I nnovative solutions for human rights problems impacting people of color and other vulnerable groups.

S olution-focused research and student training to develop leaders committed to solving social problems and pursuing equity.

C o-curricular engagement to help students experience the world and be prepared for lives as global citizens with a problem-solving focus.

The mission of the Andrew Young Center is central to that of Morehouse and reflects the College’s commitment to developing global leaders dedicated to social justice. Responsive to the world we live in now, the Center creates intellectual engagement for students, faculty, community members, and scholars from around the world via four interdependent institutes:

I NSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND POLICY

Brings together a broad range of individuals and groups to study and develop solutions to complex social justice problems.

L EADERSHIP STUDIES PROGRAM

Develops social justice leaders who are dedicated to advancing human and civil rights and creating a more just world.

I NSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AND EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

Provides a range of service and leadership experiences focused on global engagement in an interconnected world.

I NSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE INQUIRY AND PRAXIS

Partners with community activists and organizations to offer practical experiences that inspire change agents in social reform.

The MISSION of the Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership is to prepare and inspire a community of critical thinkers and leaders committed to engaging complex global problems of marginalized groups, especially peoples of African descent.

THE CAMPAIGN FOR MOREHOUSE COLLEGE

A N D R E W YO U N G C E N T E R F O R G LO B A L L E A D E R S H I P

Strategic Imperatives Grounded in data science and focused on the Black experience, the Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership seeks to become the premier center for social justice-focused research, scholarship, and leadership training. Following are some of the key initiatives Morehouse has identified to achieve this objective: L aunch the Andrew Young Leadership Scholars Program, an immersive, four-year training program to develop social justice and global leaders.

L aunch the Global Partnerships Program to collaborate with other institutions for interdisciplinary examination of social challenges.

B oost the number of students studying abroad and increase the internationalization of coursework.

F und scholarships to support students conducting research, service, or innovation in criminal justice reform, voting rights, and economic inequality.

O ffer Social Justice and Leadership Innovation Awards to kindle innovation in research, training, and community projects with realworld impact.

C ontinue the endowed Oprah Winfrey Scholars Program and SMASH Scholars Program for students who demonstrate academic merit, commitment to service, and financial need.

Invest in Success

E xpand the Prison Education Initiative to provide higher education courses in Georgia prisons.

E ndow faculty positions for the Leadership Studies Program and create support for faculty involved in international experiences.

A ttract social justice innovators and influential organizations to work with the Center and participate in lecture series and roundtable discussions.

Andrew Young characterized Morehouse College as a “leadership factory,” and the Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership is dedicated to continuing this ideal. With your support, the Center can integrate the academic, leadership, and social justice priorities that undergird the mission of Morehouse College and empower students to make a lasting difference in their communities and the world.

CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES International Study Abroad and Experience Learning

$40,000,000

Distinguished Faculty Positions

$24,000,000

Andrew Young Leadership Scholars Program

$20,000,000

Social Justice and Leadership Development Training

$20,000,000

Leadership Studies Programs

$10,000,000

Andrew Young Scholarsin-Residence Program

TOTAL

$9,000,000

$123,000,000

MAKING MEN OF CONSEQUENCE

“MY LEARNING WENT BEYOND THE CLASSROOM AND ANY TEXTBOOK THAT HAS BEEN WRITTEN. I WAS ABLE TO GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE. I WAS ABLE TO TRAVEL TO PLACES I WOULD OTHERWISE ONLY HAVE BEEN ABLE TO READ ABOUT.” REGINALD CLEAVER, JR. ‘09 | OPRAH WINFREY SCHOLAR | CHAPLAIN, ATLANTA VA MEDICAL CENTER

For more information, visit AndrewYoungCenter.org

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