Dr. Said Sewell, 11th president of Morris College, has named Mrs. Danita Pearl as his Executive Assistant. Pearl joins Morris College with 20 years of experience in administrative and budgetary roles within higher education.
Morris College graduate Sierra White is interning with Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Project Controls this summer
Morris College, in collaboration with the South Carolina Institutes of Innovation and Information (SCIII), was awarded $450,000 to support the expansion of the college’s cybersecurity program and related initiatives.
Morris College is currently operating two female residence halls, Adams-Daniels-McLesterSanders (ADMS) and Anna Reuben, Maimie Coker, Magnolia Lewis, Alberta Simmons (AMMA), and two male residence halls, Rich, Cureton, Johnson (RCJ) and AlexanderGraham (A-G) on its campus.
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Autum McElveen, a 2023 graduate of the Morris College ORM Degree program, is employed with Hope Health in Florence, SC. Ms. McElveen’s ORM degree recently earned her a promotion, with a substantial salary increase, to Electronic Medical Records Implementation Specialist. She now works with the IT team where she helps to develop the internal infrastructure of the Electronic Medical Records system.
Marquice Clark, born to Reverend James and Alethia Clark, is the youngest of four boys and delights in his role as the family's youngest member. He received his education in the public schools of Sumter County and pursued further studies at USC Upstate and Converse University, completing his Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in History at Morris College.
The Fall 2023 Cohort and candidates for the Spring 2024 cohort decided to mentor fifth grade students at Crosswell Drive Elementary School in Sumter, SC. MiSTERs meet bi-eekly with the fifth graders on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month through the remainder of the Fall 2023 semester.
Pastor George P. Windley was born in Conway South Carolina. He was educated in the public schools of Horry County and graduated from Whittemore High School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Bachelor of Divinity from Morris College, Sumter, South Carolina.
Morris College warmly welcomed Coach Tyrone Henderson to its ranks in March 2023, entrusting him with the pivotal roles of Director of Innovation and Technology and the inaugural Director of Esports for the Hornets. Coach Henderson's journey is one characterized by dedication, expertise, and a relentless passion for nurturing both technological innovation and athletic prowess.
The Ladies of Morris is a student organization purposed with encouraging and empowering young women to reach their full potential through workshops, seminars, forums, and others that will focus on academic excellence, personal and professional development, career-readiness and other life skills. This organization is committed to producing women who will learn, lead, and live their best life!
Several students attended the SCSU (South Carolina State University) One-DOT (Department of Transportation) University Transportation Summit at South Carolina State University on Wednesday, September 6. Students were afforded the opportunity to learn about the US Department of Transportation, network with various DOT entities, apply for jobs, and acquire internship opportunities.
Assistant Coordinator of Church Relations Voted Mayor Pro Tempore of Sumter
Director of the Morris College Counseling Center since 2015. She brings to this position over 30 years’ experience working in the field of counseling and behavioral mental health.
Move-In-Dayon Saturday, August 12, 2023.
Special shout out to Sumter and Clarendon Alumni Chapters, Williams Funeral Home, and others for an outstanding job of assisting the Class of 2027 and their families by providing help with moving into the dorms and with nourishments, The Morris College Famous Hotdogs with Scriven
chili, chips, drinks and sweets. We applaud you.
Represents Morris College at the ACBSP Global Conference 2023
Congratulations to Shevonne Wesley Richardson, Morris College Class of 2018 Graduate. Shevonne is the Sumter School District 2023 - 2024 Teacher of the Year Crestwood High School. #MorrisProud
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Brandon is the Sumter School District 2023 - 2024 Teacher of the Year RE Davis College Preparatory Academy.
Ms. Alexis Milligan-Caldwell was accepted to participate in the HBCU SOAR Internship Program,
TSGT Antwan J. Moore Morris College Cum Laude Graduate – B.A. Sociology December 7, 2017
SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award
April 2023 Newsletter
National Women's History Month is being celebrated by Support Matters, LLC throughout the month of March. The important roles that women have played throughout history, society, and culture are honored and recognized.
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In celebration of Women's History Month, we would like to recognize Hattie Douglas Hughes.
Morris College is offering a “Summer Fast-Track” program to forty-two (42) graduating high school seniors (Class of 2023) on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mrs. Barbara Jones joined the Morris College family in 1998 as Reference Librarian, and she was promoted to Director of Upward Bound as of June 1, 2022.
Dr. Leach joined the Morris College family in a full-time capacity in August of 2022 when he was hired as the Chairperson of the Division of Education.
Morris College Sumter Alumni Chapter Little Miss/Master Pageant
Dranicia Grey shadowed Dr. A. Sharee Wright, Vascular Surgeon at MUSC Charleston on December 27-29, 2022.
The Division of Business Administration celebrated 50 years of service from October 28 through Thursday, November 3.
Three Morris College Cybersecurity majors wins second place in the Hackathon Competition at Denmark Technical College.
Ms. Takeara Robinson has been a phenomenal Pathways to Medicine Program participant. This summer she participated in...
Welcomes 15 inductees to the National Honor Society. The Program was held on April 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m . Read all about it
Mr. Eric Lanier presents Dr. Staggers with a check from the Alumni. (from left) Dr. Gloria Seabrook-Wright, Interim Director of Institutional Advancement, Mr. Eric Lanier, President Morris College National Alumni Association, and Dr. Leroy Staggers, College President
Joshua Baptist Church of North Charleston and Savannah Grove Baptist Church of Effingham showed their faith in Morris College as an institution that prepares students for success. Both congregations, strong college supporters, recently contributed to the college’s “Make It Morris” campaign by giving a $10,000 gift toward the 2021 Fall Harvest Rally.
Morris College held its Pre-Fall Harvest Worship Service and Rally on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10 a.m. in the Neal-Jones Auditorium. During the assembly, the Reverend Dr. Charles M. Pee, assistant professor of Religion in the Division of Religion, Humanities and Social Science and College Minister, delivered an encouraging message entitled “The Need to Give.”
Dr. James Vinson (Ted) Wilson, Sr., alumnus and board member presented $200,000 from his family during the last in-person board meeting of the year. Dr. Wilson, Sr. gave the gift to continue to show his appreciation for Morris College.
Charles Fienning, retired owner of the Sumter Packaging Corporation in Sumter, S.C. donated $10, 000 towards the Otis Scott, Sr. Memorial Scholarship and The Louis Fleming Memorial Scholarship.
Morris College is pleased to announce that we have partnered with Webster University to offer employees a preferred corporate tuition discount!
Morris College received $410,000 from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to commence preparing students for a Plutonium Modernization Program (PuMP) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, S.C.
Morris College Alumnus, Sumter Resident Celebrated 50th Pastoral Anniversary and Received Order of the Palmetto
Freshmen students who decided to “Make it Morris” for Fall 2021, were fortunate to be the first to experience brand new furniture!
Ms. Carlotta Stackhouse, director of the Forensic Center & Student Leadership program at Morris College has been appointed to the Citizens Advisory Committee for CPD by the Columbia City Council.
The Morris College Sumter Alumni Chapter donated $5000 to the college. The unrestricted funds will be used for general, operational, and advancement of the college.
On Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the Neal-Jones Auditorium, students were honored for making outstanding academic achievements from the fall 2021 semester.
The coronation, sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) of Ms. Bryanna Nycole Fleming as Miss Morris College for the 2021-2022 academic year was held on Friday, October 22, 2021, in the Neal-Jones Auditorium. The event was free and open to on-campus students, invitation-only guests, and faculty and staff to allow for social distance. The event was also live-streamed through Facebook.
The Morris College Atlanta Alumni Chapter is accepting scholarship applications from students who reside in the Atlanta Metro area. Applications will be accepted through December 15th, 2021.
Morris College’s best and brightest students from all academic disciplines are scheduled to be honored this Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the Neal-Jones Auditorium. The guest speaker will be Mr. Christopher McKinney, executive director of the Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments (COG). All are invited to view the live streamed event via Morris’ Facebook here. Only on-campus faculty, staff, students and invited guests are able to attend the in-person ceremony to allow for social distance.
Friends and family of Alumnus and Board of Trustee Member Dr. James V. “Ted” Wilson, Sr. along with Morris College Board of Trustees and Administrative Council staff gathered upstairs on the second floor of the Solomon B. Jackson, Jr. Administration Building on Friday, October 1, 2021 for Morris College’s Board Room Naming Ceremony. The ceremony was held for Dr. James V. “Ted” Wilson, Sr., member of the Morris College Board of Trustee and founder and CEO of Universal Benefits Marketing Firm, Inc.
The Morris College National Alumni Association installed its new officers during its business meeting held virtually on Saturday morning, September 11, 2021.
Reverend Reginald S. Floyd was sworn in as a Municipal Judge for the City of Hartsville, South Carolina on June 27, 2021. Reverend Floyd is the first African-American Judge in the City's history.
The Morris College National Alumni Association funded a proposal designed to help teacher education candidates meet state requirements for formal admission. PRAXIS CORE, a teacher education admissions test, is a critical step in completing a degree in teacher education. PRAXIS CORE consists of three separate admission exams required by South Carolina. The fee, $90 for each exam, presents a financial hurdle for many students. The MCNAA responded to a request from the Division of Education supported by Morris alumni for assistance. The award will support fee payment for 30 exams.
On Thursday, September 23, 2021, the campus community gathered in the Neal-Jones Auditorium to kick off the college’s annual campus-wide Fall Harvest Rally. Pledges and contributions were accepted from faculty, staff, and student classes, clubs, and organizations. During the assembly, the college received $10,475.20 in pledges and $2,150 in cash.
As a blue-and-yellow boutonniere was pinned on his navy blue blazer, James "Ted" Wilson Sr. looked up with pride at his portrait hanging in the Solomon Jackson Jr. Administration building at Morris College.
On Thursday, September 2, 2021, Dr. Dorothy B. Bishoff, associate professor of Biology in the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics’ Ecology class (Bio 305) did a simulation of quadrat sampling. This technique is used to estimate the numbers of sedentary living organisms (like plants) in a given area without having to count each and every one. An example would be a forester trying to estimate how many trees of different species were growing in the forest he or she was monitoring on the basis of a limited numbers of samples.
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Since seventh grade, Tonya Brown knew she wanted to be a reporter. Brown would often use her pencil as a microphone and interview people at her school and in her community.
Morris College has officially confirmed the Men’s basketball roster for this year! View the lineup here.
Morris College has received a $50,000 endowment from Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Incorporated in partnership with the Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF) to establish an endowed fund or scholarship at our institution. The endowment is part of the sorority’s nationwide effort to support historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
On August 9, 2021, Morris College spent $759, 985 to discharge the balances owed by 269 students. This action allows a number of students to receive their transcripts or to re-enroll at the college. This debt relief will allow many of our students to continue their education and persist to graduation.
The campus community will convene on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the Garrick-Boykin Human Development Center for the college’s Annual Fall Convocation. Tonya Brown, General Assignment Reporter at WPDE/ABC News 15, will be the convocation speaker.
Towanna Hicks, native of Bishopville, S.C. has returned back to her collegiate roots, Morris College to serve as the Career Services Director. Hicks began her professional journey in September 2001 teaching after graduating from Morris College in May 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in English.
DeAngelo Adams '21 recently accepted a new position as a Physical Education teacher and head basketball coach at Williams Middle School. While Adams was a student at Morris College, he was extremely actively involved. Adams served as a president of Men of Morris and was the Student Government Association Business Manager.
Ms. Lanier has been with DFCS for 28 years. She is currently serving as the Deputy Section Director for the Permanency and Placement section. She is responsible for managing the Adoption, Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, Caregiver Recruitment and Retention Unit, and the Social Services Administration Unit.
Sumter, S.C. (June 2021) – Brown comes to Morris College with over 20 years of coaching experience as an Athletic Director and a Head Basketball Coach. Most recently, he spent the past 6 seasons as the head coach at North Charleston High School in Charleston, SC.
Since 1945, Williams Funeral Home, Inc. has been serving the Sumter, S.C. community. Although Williams Funeral Home, Inc. is best known for its role in helping family members celebrate the lives of beloved ones, Williams Funeral Home has a deep history of being connected with Morris College. “When I was younger and growing up, students from around the country would stay in the five bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs when they didn’t have money to stay on campus,” said Reverend James E. Williams, vice president of Williams Funeral Home. Rev. Williams, who is a long-time supporter of Morris College credits his love for Morris College to his late parents, Rev. Frank E. Williams, Sr. and Mrs. Magnolia Williams. Reverend James E. Williams and his father are both graduates of Morris College and Reverend James E. Williams and his mother are both presidential citation recipients from Morris College.
Archie Torain, business administration major from Hartsville, S.C. and Alexander Jackson elementary education major from Sumter, S.C. had an opportunity to perform virtually in the 105 Voices of History HBCU National Choir with the United States Navy Band.
Morris College celebrated its Class of 2021 with an in-person outdoor Commencement Convocation on May 1, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. on the lawn in front of the Solomon B. Jackson, Jr. Administration Building.
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Major Joshua N. Nunnally, Executive Officer for Director, Officer Personnel Management Directorate with the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, was recently selected Below the Zone (BZ) / Merit Based (MB) to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (LTC).
Dr. Deloris Y. McBride, Ph.D., associate professor of Computer Information Systems at Morris College graduated virtually on May 1, 2021 with a Doctor of Philosophy in Technology from Capitol Technology University.
Congratulations to the Class of 2021! To commemorate your special day, we created a video and photo story so you'll always be able to cherish your achievements.
Thursday was a special day for Derrell Watson. Watson was commissioned in a ceremony inside the Neal-Jones Auditorium of Morris College from a cadet to second lieutenant in the United States Army on Thursday. Watson is the 55th cadet to be commissioned from Morris College and said it was a long journey to get to this day.
Eloise Paschal and Maria Kirby-Smith pulled the silk turquoise cloth off to reveal a new statue erected by the Solomon B. Jackson Jr. Administration Building at Morris College: a 6-foot, life-sized Luns C. Richardson, the ninth and longest-serving president.
On Thursday, April 22, 2021, Dr. Patricia G. Ali, professor of history and Dr. Richard L. Smith, professor of business administration, who collectively engaged students in the importance and relevance of education as well as made significant contributions to the college and community for more than thirty years, have received professor emeritus status from the Morris College Board of Trustees.
Morris College held its annual Student Government Association (SGA) officers' installation ceremony on April 20, 2021 in the Neal-Jones Auditorium.
Fifteen Morris College students were inducted virtually into the Alpha Gamma Pi Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society. The virtual formal induction ceremony took place on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 6:15 p.m. via zoom.
Thirteen Morris College students and two honorary members were inducted virtually into Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 6 p.m. via zoom.
Mr. Jerry Hannah, 1981 graduate of Morris College, Morris College Lake City Alumni Chapter president, and an astute businessman and entrepreneur in Orangeburg and Florence county donated $10,000 to a scholarship in honor of his mother, Mrs. Mamie James Hannah, and his aunt, Mrs. Candance James Richardson. The scholarship was established in January 2000 by Mr. Hannah.
Once again, the Morris College's Lake City Alumni Chapter has responded to others’ needs through their selfless and giving spirit.
Morris College held its 2021 Honors Day Convocation on March 25, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in the Neal-Jones Auditorium.
Retired Morris College Mathematics Professor James L. Solomon featured as one of twenty-eight Mathematically Gifted & Black’s 2021 Black History Month Honorees.
Dr. JiMiesh Green Crane is a cum laude Bachelor of Science graduate of Morris College. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2005 and since her graduation has excelled academically and professionally. While a student at Morris College, she participated in summer research at MUSC, Charleston, and was a leader among her peers both in the classroom and in the STEM Club activities. She was also crowned as Miss Morris College for the 2004-2005 academic year and she became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated through Morris College.
Mr. Herbert Johnson, a native of Sumter, SC, and Assistant Professor of Music at Morris College will receive the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Excellence in Teaching Award. The "Excellence in Teaching" award is presented annually by SCICU to a professor from each one of the 20 member institutions who has excelled in teaching, research, and service to the college and community. This is the 16th year the award is being presented. Award receipts will receive a framed certificate and a professional development grant. The 20 Excellence in Teaching award recipients represents a wide diversity of academic disciplines.
Dr. Henry Darby, 1975 Morris College alumni, Charleston County Councilman, and Walmart Associate at Walmart in North Charleston, South Carolina - lives up to the Morris College mission statement
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Emergency Student Aid Program
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Morris College, a historically black college in Sumter, was recently awarded an educational assistance grant of $1,679,210 by the United States Department of Education. The money will be dispersed over a five-year period at $335,842 each year beginning Sept. 1.
Andrew Little, Director of Enrollment Management and Records pens letter to future Morrisites
President Staggers pens letter to faculty members.
We will extend our move to online instruction for all courses for the remainder of this semester.
At this time, we are requesting that all boarding students make preparation to remove your belongings from the residence halls. With the health and safety of everyone in mind, this information is being shared to ensure a smooth process to assist you with getting all of your belongings out of the residence hall.
Morris College has made arrangements for the instruction of students to continue remotely through its on-line Learning Management System (LMS).
"Through it all, we continue to move forward, knowing that no amount of social distancing can break the bond we have at Morris College. Together, we are #HornetStrong."
Morris College extends Spring Break March 16-31; faculty and staff to report to work
Morris College to honor multi-million dollar donor, Dr. Solomon Jackson, Jr. with portrait unveiling Monday
A story of personal determination: Morris College senior honored with $10,000 Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship
Morris College’s Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics announces annual Science in Action Week activities set for Feb 4 -7
WATCH: Bishop Rance Allen performs at MLK Legacy Concert
Morris College announces 2020 homecoming festivities scheduled Jan. 19-25
Morris College held its annual Fall Harvest Parade on Sunday through downtown Sumter.
Miss Homecoming, Mister and Miss Co-Ed Announced during annual Pre-Fall Harvest Worship Service and Rally
Professor Wilhelmina Reuben-Cooke, Esq. was the eldest of six children of the late Reverend Dr. Odell R. Reuben.
2018 graduate Charnelle Boyles recognized for her acts of compassion and words of encouragement at Prisma Health Tuomey.
Hartsville-Darlington Alumni Chapter donates personal care items to students
Abby Lawson, Director of Human Resources, was honored at the 12th Annual Celebration for Women of Excellence.
Dr. Ali, Chairperson of Natural Sciences and Mathematics partners with Sumter School District to host a fun, educational event for Cyber Security Awareness Day on Tuesday.
Morris College crowns Aun'ye Wilson as the 66th Miss Morris College and Deangelo Adams as the 2nd Mister Morris College.
Los Angeles based HBCU in LA Industry Internship Program provides an immersive educational real-world work experience essential for launching and leveraging a career inside Hollywood’s coveted inner circle.
Rev. Dr. Cecil L. Bromell named speaker at Fall 2019 Honors Day Convocation
Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. support Morris College brick project
Morris alum, Michael Brown, was named one of the keynote speakers at the United Way Kickoff Luncheon in Pickens County.
Attention Juniors and Seniors! Please submit your resumes to Ms. Smith no later than Monday, September 9, 2019.
The newly renovated Hornet's Nest is opening in Morris College's student center on Friday, August 24.
Bishop Jonathan Holston named guest speaker of the fall President’s Lecture Series
Kingstree senior receives the Arthur McBride Jr. Memorial Foundation Scholarship ; to play basketball at Morris
Victoria Dixon-Mokeba 94' receives two doctoral degrees in one day
Kelley named 2019 HBCU Competitiveness Scholar by White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Dr. Luns C. Richardson was the longest-serving college president in South Carolina. His many accomplishments during his 43-year tenure at Morris College is among the topics in James L. Felder's biography titled "The Life and Times of Dr. Luns C. Richardson.
The Junior Leaders Conference is a three-day program from women designed to increase students understanding of financial services and the various businesses and career paths at Wells Fargo.
Kenton will join a panel discussion on how integrating a focus on social, emotional and academic development improves the overall climate of a school and the behaviors amongst its youth.
Chesterfield County Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. donates to Morris College
Jonesboro senior, Jayla Carter, has committed to Morris College to continue her athletic and academic career.
A trio of Andrew High School athletes signed letters of intent to further their careers at Morris College.
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Professor Karen Herbert received the 2019 Excellence in Teaching Award at the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Awards Dinner.
Morris alumnus, Jeffery Jackson, has been named second in command as major of operations for the Sumter Police Department.
Morris College Gospel Choir featured in SC Black Newspaper
Morris College Gospel Choir wins first place in competition
The Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for the new Veterans Resource Center was held August 15th, 2018. We are so proud of our staff and and all the people who helped get this started.
Reverend Dr. Michael Runnels, Pastor of Greater Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, delivered a powerful message on "A New Look at Life" during Religious Emphasis Week! (February 19-22)
