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David Fortune '15 Feature ‘Color Book’ Sets Premiere Date At Netflix

Morehouse College — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:01:52 GMT

Color Book, an intimate black-and-white film centered on a father and son from writer, director, and Morehouse alumnus David Fortune '15, will premiere onNetflixon June 19. Deadline has the trailer, which can be viewed above.

Juan Thomas '92 Sworn in as Illinois Bar Foundation President; Second African American in its History

Morehouse College — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:58:34 GMT

Morehouse College celebrates alumnus Juan R. Thomas ’92, Of Counsel at Clifford Law Offices, on his historic ascension to two of the legal profession’s most prestigious leadership positions. Recently, Thomas was sworn in as President of the Illinois Bar Foundation (IBF) during the Illinois State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting in St. Louis. His appointment marks a historic milestone, as he becomes only the second African American to serve as president in the organization’s 75-year history.

"Principled Leadership in Action" Presidential Speaker Series Welcomes Chris Paul Ahead of Commencement

Morehouse College — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:17:06 GMT

President Bowman ’92 recently launched Principled Leadership in Action, a presidential speaker series designed to bring transformative leaders to Morehouse for candid and thought-provoking conversations on leadership, moral courage, service, and purposeful impact. The series creates space for the Morehouse community to engage directly with influential voices whose experiences and values inspire meaningful dialogue and action.

Meet the Class of 2026 Co-Salutatorian, O’Rell Roberts ’26

Morehouse College — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:51:47 GMT

O’Rell Roberts ’26, a psychology graduate from San Bernardino, California, leaves Morehouse College as one of the institution’s highest-achieving scholars, earning the distinction of Co-Salutatorian for the Class of 2026.

Meet the Class of 2026 Co-Salutatorian, Mario Wells '26

Morehouse College — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:46:31 GMT

Mario Wells ’26 is a psychology graduate with a minor in educational studies from Sugar Hill, Georgia. As Co-Salutatorian of the Class of 2026, Mario distinguished himself through a commitment to academic excellence, research, and leadership.

Meet the Class of 2026 Valedictorian, Yamir Richmond '26

Morehouse College — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:40:10 GMT

Yamir Richmond ’26 is a mathematics graduate with a minor in data science from Chantilly, Virginia. As Valedictorian of the Class of 2026, Yamir earned the College’s highest academic distinction through exceptional achievement in advanced mathematics coursework, research, and scholarly engagement.

President Bowman and First Lady Cynthia Bowman Launch Women Mobilizing for Morehouse

Morehouse College — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:27:58 GMT

During the 142nd Commencement Week, Morehouse College launched Women Mobilizing for Morehouse, a transformative new initiative led by President Bowman '92 and First Lady Cynthia Bowman with founding chair Adrienne Willis under the inspiring mantra: “Her investment. His future. Our legacy.” It represents an ongoing celebration of the women who make Morehouse the institution we know and love today while helping shape its future for the next 160 years and beyond.

President Bowman ’92 delivers UNC-Chapel Hill's Keynote Address at The 2026 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

Morehouse College — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:57:57 GMT

When president F. DuBois Bowman ‘92 returned to Chapel Hill to address Carolina’s 2026 doctoral graduates, he brought the perspective of a college president, nationally recognized biostatistician and public health leader. He also returned as a Tar Heel, shaped by the place where his own doctoral journey started.

Juneteenth is still a holiday, and America can benefit from it | Opinion by A. Scott Bolden '84

Morehouse College — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:01:19 GMT

Written by A. Scott Bolden ’84 • Opinion Contributor to USA Today

Lawrence Nalls '27 and Sidney Morris '27 Selected for Coca-Cola United's 2026 Internship

Morehouse College — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:04:39 GMT

Two Morehouse student-athletes, Lawrence Nalls ’27 and Sidney Morris ’27 and, have been selected forCoca-Cola UNITED’s 2026 class of the Pay It Forward Student Internship Program.