A Message from President Wilson

Fall2021

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY • ALUMNI NEWS • FALL 2021

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CONTENTS

A Message from President Wilson . . 1 Morgan Forever! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Investing in Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chapter and Class News . . . . . . . . 4 In the News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2021 Life Members . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Necrology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Alumni on the Move . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Homecoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Football Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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A Message From President Wilson

Announcing the Retirement of Mrs. Joyce A. Brown July 7, 2021 I am writing today to inform you that Mrs. Joyce Brown, who has served our beloved National Treasure for the last 44 years in a variety of capacities within the Division of Institutional Advancement, has indicated her plans to retire from the University, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Mrs. Brown’s commitment to alumni, students, faculty and staff is reflected in the enduring relationships she has created throughout the years. Mrs. Brown began her employment at Morgan as an Office Secretary, and throughout her tenure at the University, she was able to earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Her talent for planning and organizing did not go unnoticed, and she quickly rose through the ranks, being elevated to numerous positions within the division, including the Director of Alumni Relations and, most recently, Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations and Strategic Engagement. As the key strategist behind a successful alumni engagement program, during her tenure with the MSU Alumni Office, the reunion luncheon grew to sell-out audiences, membership in the alumni association and chapters increased, a new online alumni community was established and Alumni News was initiated. Among the major projects completed under her watch was the renovation of the 14,000-square-foot Alumni House facility in 2003. I have had the pleasure to work with Mrs. Brown throughout my tenure and have personally witnessed her skill in leading and stewarding a highly successful alumni engagement program which has gone a long way to strengthen the connection with our alumni base. She has served ably under three University presidents and said, “I’m simply ready to spend some quality time enjoying life and doing those things that retirement will allow me to do.” I know all of you join me in thanking Mrs. Brown for her tireless commitment to Morgan. Please know that we will be officially honoring Mrs. Brown’s impressive career at Morgan State University and will communicate the details to you in the weeks and months ahead. Meanwhile, Happy Retirement, Mrs. Brown! With respect and appreciation,

David Kwabena Wilson President Morgan State University