Categories: School News

Morris Brown College Accepts Atlanta High School Senior Class

Morris Brown College Accepts This Entire Atlanta High School Senior Class

Morris Brown College is a private Methodist historically black liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia. The seniors of Benjamin E. Mays, a high school located in southwest Atlanta, GA, have a bright future ahead. According to a report from WABE, a local PBS station, the class of 2024 consisting of 272 seniors (98% African American) had a surprise visitor during their assembly last Friday. Kevin James, the 19th President of Morris Brown College in Atlanta, gave a brief history lesson on the college. He informed them that the college had lost its accreditation in 2002 due to challenges stemming from debt and financial mismanagement. However, after nearly two decades, it was announced in 2021 that the college had regained its accreditation, making it the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to do so. “It’s so many HBCUs that have lost their accreditation that are still closed today,” James told the class of 2024, according to WABE. “That usually is a death sentence for an institution. Somehow, someway Morris Brown kept pushing on.” He added, “When I started as president of Morris Brown five years I go… I felt like God sent me to do this life work… to restore Morris Brown College to its full restoration.” James drew a comparison between Benjamin E. Mays, whom he considers a “historic institution,” and Morris Brown College, which he sees as a center for Black education. He revealed to the students that their class would all receive admission to the college. Benjamin E. Mays High School is a public school located in southwest Atlanta, Georgia, United States, serving grades 9–12. The only requirement to attend Morris Brown College is to maintain a 2.0 grade point average. “You have to show satisfactory academic progress, which means you have to at least have a C average,” Morris Brown President Kevin James told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “This was access, an opportunity moment for students, and I hope as many as possible will take advantage,” he added. “I know they have a lot of options, but now Morris Brown is another option.” Morris Brown College is a private Methodist historically black liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded on January 5, 1881, Morris Brown is the first educational institution in Georgia to be owned and operated entirely by African Americans.

SOURCE

Juma Sei at WABE

TAGS

HBCU Morris Brown College


HERE Atlanta

Share
Published by
HERE Atlanta

Recent Posts

Panama Canal Tensions Rise as Trump Demands Lower Fees and Control Consideration

Panama Canal Drama: Trump Demands Lower Fees amid Rising Tensions In the bustling city of…

18 hours ago

Governor Hospitalized After Equestrian Mishap in Nebraska

Governor Hospitalized After Equestrian Mishap Columbus, Nebraska – In a surprising turn of events, the…

18 hours ago

Washington, D.C.: Joe Manchin Reflects on His Tenure as the Senate’s Influential Swing Vote

Washington, D.C.: The Legacy of Joe Manchin as the Senate's Swing Vote As He Bows…

18 hours ago

Tragic Incident at Atlanta Construction Site Claims Young Life

Tragic Incident at Atlanta Construction Site Claims Young Life ATLANTA — A heartbreaking event unfolded…

2 days ago

New York City Experiences Major Shift in NYPD Leadership Amid Misconduct Allegations

New York City Sees Shocking Leadership Change in NYPD In a move that has sent…

2 days ago

Big Changes on the Horizon for Federal Death Row Inmates as Biden Weighs Commutations

Philadelphia, PA - Big Changes on the Horizon for Federal Death Row Inmates Exciting yet…

2 days ago