from the Executive Board of the

Morgan State University New Jersey Chapter

As we celebrate Black History Month, we take pride in recognizing the incredible contributions of our HBCU alumni. Your achievements and commitment continue to inspire and uplift our communities, paving the way for future generations. Let’s celebrate this month by reflecting on the rich legacy of excellence and resilience that defines us.

Saturday, February 22, 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

Attention all Morganites! It's time to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate our Morgan pride!

Join us for an exciting Morgan State University Alumni NJ Chapter Meet & Greet.

A great opportunity to catch up with fellow Bears, share memories, and make new connections.

Don't forget to wear your Morgan State Orange and Blue!

Let’s show off our Bear pride and make this event one to remember!

We can’t wait to see you there!

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)

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.

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

Celebrate Our New Jersey Morganites with February Birthdays!

It's Aquarius and Pisces season...

February-born individuals are known for their creativity, compassion, and originality. They are often honest, straightforward, and full of innovative ideas. Here's to all the amazing qualities you bring into the world!

Attention Morganites! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers for our upcoming college fair! If you’re passionate about connecting with future students and representing Morgan State, we’d love to have you on our team.

👉 Sign up today to be part of this exciting event! 

College Fair Volunteer Sign-up

Contact Regina Carter at regina.carter@gmail.com or msunaanj@gmail.com.

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

Black Wings Opening Reception

Friday, February 7, 2025 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM

The Gallery Space, 1670 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ 07065

Soar with the stories of African Americans in Aviation history

discover what these American aviators achieved and what they overcame.

MORGANITES

Let's get together at Soul Line Dancing and have a great time!

Friday, February 14, 2025

Soul Line Dancing is an easy and energizing way to get some exercise while enjoying some great music and good company. It’s a workout that doesn’t feel like a workout. Each dance is a choreographed routine set to music from the latest R&B, Motown Gospel, Hip-hop, AfroBeats and everything in between.

This event happens the 2nd Friday of every month in the Terrace Ballroom. You must be at least 21 years old to attend. Also available throughout each lesson: a cash bar, catered dinners, and vendors specializing in niche goods.

Tickets can be purchased at https://newarksymphonyhall.org/

The remarkable investment in Maryland’s largest HBCU, Morgan State University is getting the institution closer to its goal of reaching R1 status as they received a combined $100.8 million in grants, contracts, and gifts.

Significant and impactful research is taking place on the campus of Morgan State University. Our research is addressing so many of the intractable challenges facing urban and marginalized communities with the help of our undergraduate students in the research enterprise, not just doctoral and post-doctoral students. 

A night to celebrate love is on tap with "A Night of Intimate R&B." This event will usher in Valentine's Day 2025 with perfomances that will touch your heart and soul. Opening the concert is performance artist, Fred Reed. Next up will be the sultry music of vocalist, Keith Washington. The headliner is the acclaimed singer, songwriter, Howard Hewett.

This special event is to benefit the Black Scholarship Fund. Ticket prices range from $39 in the balcony to $95 in the premium orchestra seats, $125 VIP tickets and $165 VIP meet and Greet Tickets.

Purchase Tickets

MEAC Mens & Women Basketball Tournament Mar 12-15, 2025

2025 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament will showcase student-athletes from the conference's elite eight men's and women's basketball programs as they compete for the coveted tournament title and a berth in the NCAA Division I Tournament.

TICKETS

Morgan State University Choir Concert Schedule

A World-Class Vocal Ensemble!

• Sunday, May 4, 2025 4:00 PM - Morgan State University Choir annual Spring Concert - Murphy Fine Arts Center

New Jersey Alumni Chapters Morganites let's join together to plan and host an event for the current Morgan State New Jersey students on campus during

Alumni Day, May 16, 2025.

Sign-up at our next meeting to help shape the experience.

New Jersey Morganites Spotlight

(alumni and current students)

We are excited to celebrate the achievements of our Morganite community in the NJ Morganite Alumni Spotlight!

If you know of a fellow Morganite who has made significant contributions in their field, community, sports, or has a unique and inspiring story to share, we would love to hear from you.

We look forward to showcasing our Morganites.

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 msunaanj@gmail.com We look forward to hearing your updates!

Issue: February 2025