Morgan’s Spring Commencement highlights growth and excellence, legacy and leadership

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Morgan’s Spring Commencement highlights growth and excellence, legacy and leadership

Morgan State University celebrated one of its largest graduating classes during its 148th Spring Commencement, awarding 1,022 degrees and recognizing notable achievements including a record 60 doctoral candidates and the university's first graduates in Mechatronics Engineering and Musical Theatre. Keynote speaker Thasunda Brown Duckett inspired graduates to pursue impactful leadership, while student and faculty honorees emphasized perseverance, legacy, and the transformative power of a Morgan education.

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