Back then, when the photo was taken, Morris Brown College’s Fountain Hall was covered in ivy. All of the women pictured, teachers and wives of men affiliated with Atlanta University, wore white shirts. The men — including scholar, writer and activist W.E.B. Du Bois, who is almost hidden on the back row — were in...Read More

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College commencement speakers often encourage students to soar to new heights. One scheduled speaker has done so literally. Morris Brown College announced Monday that the “Human Highlight Film,” retired Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins, will give its commencement speech next month. The ceremony is scheduled for May 18, 4 p.m. at Big Bethel AME Church...Read More

College commencement speakers often encourage students to soar to new heights. One scheduled speaker has done so literally. Morris Brown College announced Monday that the “Human Highlight Film,” retired Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins, will give its commencement speech next month. The ceremony is scheduled for May 18, 4 p.m. at Big Bethel AME Church...Read More

College commencement speakers often encourage students to soar to new heights. One scheduled speaker has done so literally. Morris Brown College announced Monday that the “Human Highlight Film,” retired Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins, will give its commencement speech next month. The ceremony is scheduled for May 18, 4 p.m. at Big Bethel AME Church...Read More

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Atlanta historian Karcheik Sims-Alvarado always treasured a black-and-white photograph of W.E.B. DuBois and the faculty of then Atlanta University. Last month, she unveiled a life-sized cutout version of the photo in front of Fountain Hall, where the noted historian and activist penned “The Souls of Black Folks.” Tonight, Fountain Hall, which sits on what is...Read More

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The fall semester will begin Monday for many Atlanta area colleges and universities, and with it comes changes at some campuses, including new presidents, facilities and academic programs. State leaders earlier this year increased funding for its colleges to about $3 billion, as enrollment increased for both public higher education systems last year. Tuition also increased...Read More

Reports of a Sept. 11, 2019 fire taking place on the campus of Morris Brown College are incorrect. The property is near the school but is not a property owned or operated by Morris Brown College. We have asked the media to correct this information in their news reports. Dr. Kevin James Interim President Morris...Read More