In an extraordinary reaffirmation of Morgan State University’s mission and trajectory, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott awarded the University a $63 million unrestricted gift, her second transformative contribution to Morgan in less than five years. The latest donation brings Scott’s total giving to the University to $103 million, a powerful endorsement of Morgan’s demonstrated capacity for growth, stewardship, and societal impact.Morgan—now the nation’s third-largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU)—has emerged as a national model of strategic expansion, innovation, and academic excellence. Over the past five years, the University has achieved record enrollment growth, launched dozens of new degree and certificate programs, and established a suite of research centers addressing some of society’s most urgent challenges, including urban health, climate change, artificial intelligence, and educational equity.Unlike most large-scale philanthropy, Scott’s gifts come without restrictions, granting the University the freedom to invest strategically in areas that align with its mission and long-term vision. The $63 million will be directed to further strengthen Morgan’s endowment, enhance support for student success, and advance initiatives that enhance Morgan’s role as an anchor institution in Baltimore and a Public Impact Very High Research University.
