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Alumni Weekend 2019

The Morris College National Alumni Association Alumni Weekend will be held at the North Charleston Marriott, North Charleston, SC April 4 -7, 2019. Please save the date.

Religious Emphasis Week was a success!

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)

Purple Heart College Designation!

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.

Religious Emphasis Week was a success!

Reverend Dr. Michael Runnels, Pastor of Greater Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, delivered the "A New Look at Life" message during Religious Emphasis Week! Dr. Runnels delivered seven different messages over a four-day period during our morning and evening worship services. He received his Associates of Arts degree from Chicago Baptist Institute, before he went on to receieve his B.A. degree from Trinity College in Newberg, IN. Following his undergraduate journey, Dr. Runnels receieved his M.A. degree from McCormick Tehological Seminary school back in his home of Chicago. He is a member of the Baptist Ministers Fellowship of Chicago and Vicinity and is married to Jenetta Potts Runnels. The two have six wonderful, talented children and ten beautiful grandchildren. His son Willie Runnels is the pastor of new Zion City Missionary Baptist Church.

Ford Gives Back: HBC-YOU Mobility Challenge

Ford Gives Back Announces “HBC-YOU Mobility Challenge” with $25,000 grant opportunity

Morris College featured in SC Black News

Morris College Gospel Choir featured in SC Black Newspaper

Lt. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford named 2019 Commencement Speaker

Lieutenant General Bruce T. Crawford will deliver the keynote address at the Morris College 108th Annual Baccalaureate Commencement Convocation

SC Recreation & Parks Association Exec. Speaks to Morris College Students

Jim Headley, Exec. Director of SC Recreation & Parks Association spoke to students majoring in Recreation Administration

2019 Open House was a success!

2019 Spring Open House was a success!

35th Annual Prizes and Awards Night

Dozens of family, friends and community members gathered at the Neal-Jones Auditorium, Tuesday, March 19, 2019, to recognize stellar students and staff members that have made significant achievements at Morris College during the 2018-2019 academic year.

Hornet X-Press Day One

High School seniors from Wilson High School, Marion High School, Creek Bridge High School, and Timmonsville came to visit Morris College to learn how a Morris College education prepares students for a promising future.

Recreation Administration Club President Selected To Attend South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association Conference

Kenton Kelley was selected by the Executive Director, James "Jim" Headley, of the South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association to attend a state-wide conference

Hornet X-Press Day Two

High School Seniors from three Williamsburg County high schools came to visit Morris College to learn how a Morris College education helps prepare scholars for a promising future.

Jeffery Jackson 87' named second in command as major of operations for Sumter Police Department

Morris alumnus, Jeffery Jackson, has been named second in command as major of operations for the Sumter Police Department.

16 students inducted into International English Honor Society

16 students were inducted in the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society

The Investiture of Dr. Leroy Staggers as 10th President

Morris College Will Celebrate the Inauguration of its 10th President, Dr. Leroy Staggers Friday, April 12, 2019.

Professor Karen Herbert receives 2019 Excellence in Teaching Award

Professor Karen Herbert received the 2019 Excellence in Teaching Award at the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Awards Dinner.

Dr. Leroy Staggers named 10th President of Morris College

Dr. Leroy Staggers named 10th President of Morris College at Investiture Ceremony, County Councilman declares “Dr. Leroy Staggers Day” in Sumter

2019 Pre-Easter Worship Service

2019 Pre-Easter Worship Service with Elder J. Elbert Williams

Three Andrews Standouts Sign With Morris College

A trio of Andrew High School athletes signed letters of intent to further their careers at Morris College.

Georgia senior Jayla Carter commits to Morris College

Jonesboro senior, Jayla Carter, has committed to Morris College to continue her athletic and academic career.

Chesterfield County Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. donates to Morris College

Chesterfield County Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. donates to Morris College