Welcome Bears to a New Year of Excellence! 🐻💙🧡

Whether you are a returning student, a transfer, or an amazing first-time freshman welcome to the start of the 2025 academic year at our National Treasure, Morgan State University!

Be encouraged, stay open, and get ready to take your education and skills to the next level. As you continue to prioritize your well-being and strive toward your goals, remember that the New Jersey Alumni Chapter is an extension of your Morgan family and we are here to support your journey to success.

On behalf of the MSU New Jersey Alumni Chapter, we wish you a year filled with growth, achievement, and your best experiences yet. 

Forever Morgan, Morgan Forever! 💙🧡



Claudia Ruffin, MSUNAA New Jersey Chapter President        

from the Executive Board of the

Morgan State University New Jersey Chapter

Welcome Morganites, a brand-new chapter year is here, and so is the opportunity to reconnect, get involved, and make an impact! Whether you’re a returning member, a brand-new alum, or a friend of Morgan, we’re thrilled to have you as part of our Bear family. 🐻🧡

This year, we’re focused on building stronger connections, supporting our students, celebrating our alumni, and expanding our reach in the community. Your voice, your energy, and your skills are what make our chapter thrive.

So let’s dive in renew your membership, invite a fellow Bear, join a committee, and help us carry the Morgan legacy forward. Together, we’ll make 2025–2026 unforgettable!

Morgan Pride, Jersey Strong 🐻🪴🦾

Morgan State University New Jersey Chapter Meeting

Saturday, September 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm

Fellow Morganites!

We invite you to join us for our monthly meeting. Our chapter officers will present the latest updates and share their exciting goals for the upcoming year.

Join the Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87318286749

Meeting ID: 873 1828 6749

MSU NJAC: Pride in the Past, Purpose in the Present

🚀 Don’t wait - Join us and help keep the Morgan legacy thriving in New Jersey!

⏰ The countdown is on! Our chapter year runs July 1 – June 30, and it’s time to lock in your 2025–2026 membership with the Morgan State University NJ Alumni Chapter! 💙🧡

Whether you’re a first-time member or making a proud return, your support keeps our traditions strong, energizes our events, and ensures the Morgan legacy continues to shine right here in New Jersey.

Let’s make this year bigger, bolder, and more Bear-strong than ever join us today! 🐻✨

✨ Don’t just cheer from the sidelines be part of the action! ✨

Join or renew today and let’s keep making Morgan history together! 🐻💙🧡

• $85 for non-Life Members (both local chapter and national dues)
• $50 for Life Members (Alumni local chapter only)
• $35 for Associate Members (Non-Alumni local chapter only)

https://morganalumnj.org/membership/

There are three (3) ways you can pay your chapter dues: PayPal, if using PayPal please add $3.00 to cover their fee; Zelle, send to msunaanj@gmail.com. There is no fee to use Zelle; or mail your check to MSUAA-NJ Chapter, P.O. Box 6134, Somerset, NJ 08875.

Morganites may pay their dues for no more than two consecutive years.

🔥 Calling All Proud Morganites! 🔥

Now’s your moment to pay it forward and keep the Morgan Bears spirit roaring in New Jersey! 🐻💙 Join a Morgan State University NJ Alumni Chapter committee and put your energy, ideas, and skills to work shaping future generations, supporting current students, and making a real impact.

✨ Your time + your talents = a stronger Morgan family.



Jump in today let’s make greatness happen together! 🚀

Click Here to Join a Committee

MORGANITES! 📣 Volunteer Opportunity – College Fair Representative

Our future Bears need YOU!



Join us as a volunteer at the Experience the Legacy HBCU College Fair at Newark Tech on Saturday, September 20th.

Help inspire and guide the next generation of students toward Morgan State University and the HBCU experience.

Whether you can greet guests, share your college journey, or hand out materials your presence can make a difference.

Volunteers Sign up today and let’s show up strong for Morgan!

https://signup.com/go/ObMWKqG

🎉 Walk with the Morgan State University NJ Alumni Chapter! 🎉

We’re lacing up for the UNCF Walk for Education and we want YOU on our team! Together, we’re raising money to help students chase their dreams, earn their degrees, and keep the legacy of HBCUs strong. 💙🧡

Why do we walk? Because every step we take helps break down financial barriers, provides scholarships, and opens doors for deserving students. Supporting this cause means uplifting future leaders and ensuring HBCUs like Morgan State continue to thrive for generations to come.

You can make a difference join our team, donate to our goal, or do both! Let’s walk it out, show our Bear pride, and prove that when we come together, amazing things happen.

🐻💪 Because a mind is a terrible thing to waste®.

JOIN OUR TEAM: http://give.uncf.org/goto/msunjac

THANK YOU, Morganites!

What a fantastic day with the Morgan State University NJ Alumni Chapter at our Annual Picnic! We’re so grateful to everyone who came out from our proud Alumni to our spirited Recent Graduates, and of course, our amazing Baby Bears (Freshmen) and their families.

It was beautiful to see all generations of Bears coming together, sharing stories, laughs, and love for our beloved Morgan. The energy, the support, and the Morgan Pride were REAL!

To our Baby Bears: Good luck as you begin your journey at Morgan State University! You’ve got a whole community cheering you on and we’re always here if you need us.

Here’s to more memories, more connections, and a future full of Bear pride.

The Morgan State University NJ Alumni Chapter extends a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported our Bowling Fundraiser at Lucky Strike! Your presence, energy, and Bear pride made it a strike-tacular night!

From friendly competition to great vibes, you helped us raise funds for scholarships and programs that directly support our Morgan community.

Whether you bowled a strike or just came to vibe, YOU made a difference.

Let’s keep this momentum going thank you for being part of the Morgan legacy!

🎉 Happy Birthday to Our Stellar Summer & September Morganites! 🎉

💙🧡 July Morganites – Cancer & Leo 🧡💙

Your big hearts (Cancer) and bold energy (Leo) light up every room just like the Morgan spirit! May your year be filled with success, love, and plenty of reasons to ROAR. 🐻✨

💙🧡 August Morganites – Leo & Virgo 🧡💙

Leos, your leadership inspires us. Virgos, your dedication keeps us moving forward. Together, you’re unstoppable! Here’s to another year of shining and serving the Morgan family. 🌟📚

💙🧡 September Morganites – Virgo & Libra 🧡💙

Virgos, your determination is unmatched. Libras, your balance and charm make every gathering brighter. Keep making an impact and carrying the Morgan legacy into the future. ⚖️📖

From summer sunshine to the first signs of fall, your birthdays remind us how many incredible Morganites we’re lucky to call family. Stay brilliant, stay bold, and keep repping Bear Pride!

💙🧡 Go Bears! 🧡💙

Morgan State University Morganite Elijah Williams joins the Minnesota Vikings

Congratulations we are beyond proud to celebrate Morgan State University alum Elijah Williams, who has officially been named to the Minnesota Vikings’ 53-man active roster for the 2025 NFL season! 🏈💙🧡

Hailing from Jersey City, Elijah’s journey is a true testament to determination and Bear pride. After going undrafted, he earned his spot by impressing coaches at the Vikings’ rookie minicamp proving that hard work and perseverance pay off.

Please join us in cheering on Elijah as he takes this incredible step in his professional football career. Once a Bear, always a Bear! 🐻💪

2025 Bear Family Weekend

Welcome to Bear Family Weekend 2025!

Morgan State University is excited to invite you and your family to join us for Bear Family Weekend 2025, taking place September 5–7, 2025!

This special weekend is designed for the parents, families, and supporters of our Morgan students to come together and celebrate the Bear spirit. Enjoy a weekend full of food, fun, fellowship, and unforgettable memories all leading up to cheering on the Morgan Bears Football team!

We can't wait to welcome you to campus and share in the Morgan experience with your family.

For questions or more information, please contact us at bearfamily@morgan.edu.

REGISTER HERE

2025 Baltimore Orioles HBCU & Divine Nine Night

Thursday, September 18, 2025 7:15pm

Yankees at Orioles

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

333 West Camden Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, US

Purchase Deadline: Sep 18, 2025 7:15 PM EDT

https://www.gofevo.com/event/HBCUandDivineNine2025

🐻💙🧡Homecoming Weekend: Oct. 9 – Oct. 12



Get ready for a weekend that’s more than just a celebration it’s a joyful family reunion! Old friends, new memories, and that unmistakable Morgan State spirit will fill every moment. From reconnecting with familiar faces to reliving cherished traditions, this is your chance to celebrate everything that makes Morgan special. As we honor the Morgan Legacy, we’ll reflect on the milestones that shaped us, embrace the values that unite us, and look ahead to the bright future we’re building together.

🎉 41st Annual Homecoming Gala – Our Biggest Fundraiser for Student Success! 🎉

💙🧡 We’re excited to support the 2025 Morgan State University Homecoming Gala! This special event raises vital funds and we’d love for the NJ Alumni Chapter to be well represented.

✨ If you’d like to join us, please register to secure your seat(s) at the NJAC table. Let’s come together to celebrate, support, and make an impact!

🎟 Tickets: $300 per person

Gala Table Registration Form https://forms.gle/4jyhTiFZAszvvZSN7

Chapter Newsletter Submissions

We’d love to hear from you! If you have any chapter news to share, such as Alumni Spotlights, upcoming HBCU events, sporting events, charity events, college fairs, committee meetings or announcements about recent passings, please email us at prvp@morganalumnj.org. We look forward to hearing your updates!

Issue: September 2025