from the Executive Board of the

Morgan State University New Jersey Chapter

As we step into the vibrant month of March, we’re excited to bring you the latest updates and celebrations from our Morgan State University Alumni New Jersey community!

Whether you’re gearing up for spring or reflecting on how there’s always something special about reconnecting with fellow Morganites. This month, we’re sharing the highlights on our Meet & Greet, planning upcoming events, and looking forward to even more ways to stay engaged and connected.

Saturday, April 26, 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

JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING IVY HARRINGTON

Miss New Jersey 2025 is Ivy Harrington, who was crowned on April 6th in Parsippany, NJ. Harrington, 30, will go on to represent Jersey at the 74th edition of the Miss USA pageant, where she could potentially become the U.S. representative for the Miss Universe competition if she wins. Ivy Harrington, from Neptune Township, NJ played basketball at Morgan State, as a 5’9 guard appearing in 114 games from 2013 to 2017 and scoring 457 career points.

Harrington currently works as a social media manager for the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District. She leads a mentorship program called MVP, Most Valuable Pivot, that’s focused on uplifting and guiding young women in sports.

“Whether it be on the local, collegiate, or professional level, I want to teach female athletes to become the architects of their identity outside their athletic jersey,” Harrington said.

We are so proud to say that Ivy is a member of Bear Nation, we wish you the best at the next level of competition!

This newsletter draws on insights from the article, “Former Morgan State Basketball Player Crowned Miss New Jersey 2025," published on Black Enterprise on April 20, 2025

JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING RALPH ANDERSON

Neptune Township Legislative District 11 Black History Month Honoree, Ralph Anderson, a dedicated public servant and pillar of the Eatontown community for over 30 years. Has been a key player in many Eatontown initiatives, and recognized for his decades of service. A Morgan State University Hall of Famer, U.S. Army veteran, and retired IT architect, Ralph’s legacy is one of leadership and generosity. He has had a strong commitment to youth development through his decades of coaching in softball, basketball, lacrosse, and baseball, as well as his leadership in Cub Scouts.

Beyond mentoring younger generations, Ralph is a driving force in civics, serving as Chairman of the Board for the Eatontown Senior Citizens Housing Corporation, Vice-Chair of the Recreation Committee, and a proud member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

Ralph’s dedication to service is also shown through his work with the Eatontown Lions Club, where he has helped provide vision screenings to over 10,000 students and earned the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship. Please join us in celebrating Ralph Anderson!

This newsletter draws on insights from the article, “Neptune Township: ICYMI-Legislative District 11 Black History Month Honors," published on TAPinto Neptune/Neptune City Your Neighborhood News on February 26, 2025

Dear Fellow Morganites, 

It's time for the election for officers of the MSUAA. Candidates are currently able to visit MSUAA chapters at the chapter's request to seek endorsements or simply share their background. Ballots were emailed to you under separate cover on Monday, April 14, 2025. Ballots will remain open until "election day" on Saturday, April 26, 2025, for anyone interested in learning more about the candidates before casting their votes. All paper ballots will be counted on Wednesday, April 30th, by the tellers' committee. 

In the meantime, you will find candidate materials on MSUAA social media channels @msualumniofficial. As a reminder, only financial members of the MSUAA are eligible to vote. We look forward to your engagement and collaboration. 

Warmly,

Nominations Committee

Alumni Day & Class Reunion Luncheon

Celebrating Years ending in 0 and 5

Friday, May 16, 2025

University Student Center, Calvin & Tina Tyler Ballroom

Doors open at 10:30 AM; Program begins at 11:00 AM

Tickets are $125 each; tables are $1,250

https://alumniconnect.morgan.edu/e/alumni-day-2025/

The MSU Alumni Association congratulates our 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. Join us at the upcoming Alumni Day and Class Reunion Luncheon, on Friday, May 16, to honor their achievements and celebrate our incredible alumni community.

Please show your support by purchasing tickets and/or placing an ad in the event program. We hope to see you at Alumni Day! Go Bears!

Celebrate Our New Jersey Morganites with April Birthdays!

April-born individuals, known for their optimistic outlook and leadership qualities, are often associated with the astrological signs of Aries and Taurus, depending on their birth date. Leader of the pack, ambitious, passionate, and independent. These trailblazers are ultra-competitive and will never do something just because someone else is. They tend to be smart and impulsive and thrive when they have multiple projects in the works. 

Big thanks to all the Morganites who joined us at our Meet & Greet!

It was such a pleasure catching up with familiar faces and meeting so many new ones. The music was on point, and the vibe was so MSU! Can't wait for more moments like this!

Stay Connected for details on upcoming events and meetings.

Visit our website to view more photos from the Meet & Greet.

As a proud Morganite, you already know how special the Morgan State University NJ Alumni community is. Now more than ever, your involvement as a volunteer can make a lasting impact on future students, current students, the university, and our community. 

Joining a Morgan State University NJ Alumni Chapter committee isn’t just about giving back, it’s about paying forward the opportunities and experiences that helped shape your life. Let’s keep the Morgan spirit strong and continue to elevate the MSU legacy for generations to come!  

You can play an integral role in strengthening and expanding the Chapter’s programs, services and events by joining one or more of our committees. Take the first step towards volunteering!

Click Here to Join a Committee

Membership: Our Chapter year runs from July 1 - June 30 and payment of Chapter dues are now being accepted. We welcome Morgan alumni to join now as new members for the year 2024-2025 and encourage returning members to renew a lapsed membership in the New Jersey Chapter today.

• $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.

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: April 2025