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Morehouse College is a private, historically black men's liberal arts college located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1867, it is one of the few remaining traditional men's liberal arts colleges in the United States.

History[edit]

Morehouse College was founded in 1867 as the Augusta Institute in Augusta, Georgia. It was established to educate African American men in theology and education. In 1879, the institution moved to Atlanta and was renamed the Atlanta Baptist Seminary. In 1913, it was renamed Morehouse College in honor of Henry L. Morehouse, a prominent Baptist minister and supporter of education for African Americans.

Academics[edit]

Morehouse College offers undergraduate programs in a variety of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and business. The college is known for its emphasis on leadership and service, and it has produced many notable alumni, including Martin Luther King Jr., Spike Lee, and Samuel L. Jackson.

Campus[edit]

The Morehouse College campus is located in the Atlanta University Center, a consortium of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in Atlanta. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including Graves Hall, the oldest building on campus, and the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center.

Student Life[edit]

Morehouse College has a vibrant student life with numerous student organizations, including academic clubs, fraternities, and service organizations. The college is also known for its strong tradition of Greek life, with several fraternities and sororities active on campus.

Athletics[edit]

Morehouse College competes in NCAA Division II athletics as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). The college offers a variety of sports, including basketball, football, and track and field.

Notable Alumni[edit]

Morehouse College has a long list of distinguished alumni who have made significant contributions in various fields. Some of the most notable alumni include:

Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader
Spike Lee, filmmaker
Samuel L. Jackson, actor
Julian Bond, civil rights leader and politician

External Links[edit]

Official website

Morehouse college text logo
Morehouse College courtyard entrance
Morehouse graduates react to President Barack Obama May 2013
Graves Hall, Morehouse College 2016
Kilgore Campus Center, Morehouse College, 2016
Ray Charles Performing Arts Center, Morehouse College
Chapel Bell Morehouse College
Morehouse College Obelisk
Morehouse logo from NCAA
Moorehouse College Mock Trial

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+'''Morehouse College''' is a private, historically [[Historically black colleges and universities|black men's liberal arts college]] located in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], [[United States]]. Founded in 1867, it is one of the few remaining traditional men's liberal arts colleges in the United States.
-| name = Morehouse College
-| image = Morehouse_College_Seal.png
-| motto = "Et Facta Est Lux" ("And there was light")
-| established = 1867
-| type = Private, historically black men's liberal arts college
-| president = David A. Thomas
-| city = Atlanta
-| state = Georgia
-| country = United States
-| campus = Urban
-| colors = Maroon and White
-| nickname = Maroon Tigers
-| website = [https://www.morehouse.edu www.morehouse.edu]
-}}
-'''Morehouse College''' is a private, historically black men's liberal arts college located in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia]], [[United States]]. Founded in 1867, Morehouse is one of the few remaining traditional men's liberal arts colleges in the United States. It is renowned for its emphasis on leadership, service, and the development of character.
 == History ==
-Morehouse College was originally founded as the Augusta Institute in 1867 in [[Augusta, Georgia]], by the [[Baptist]] minister William Jefferson White, with the assistance of the Rev. Richard C. Coulter, and the Rev. Edmund Turney, a founder of the National Theological Institute for educating freedmen. The institution was established to train African American men for ministry and teaching.
+Morehouse College was founded in 1867 as the Augusta Institute in [[Augusta, Georgia|Augusta]], Georgia. It was established to educate African American men in theology and education. In 1879, the institution moved to Atlanta and was renamed the Atlanta Baptist Seminary. In 1913, it was renamed Morehouse College in honor of Henry L. Morehouse, a prominent [[Baptist]] minister and supporter of education for African Americans.
-In 1879, the school moved to [[Atlanta]] and was renamed the Atlanta Baptist Seminary. In 1913, the institution was renamed Morehouse College in honor of Henry L. Morehouse, corresponding secretary of the American Baptist Home Mission Society.
 == Academics ==
-Morehouse College offers a variety of undergraduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and business. The college is organized into three academic divisions:
+Morehouse College offers undergraduate programs in a variety of disciplines, including the [[humanities]], [[social sciences]], [[natural sciences]], and [[business]]. The college is known for its emphasis on leadership and service, and it has produced many notable alumni, including [[Martin Luther King Jr.]], [[Spike Lee]], and [[Samuel L. Jackson]].
-* Division of Business Administration and Economics
+== Campus ==
-* Division of Humanities and Social Sciences
+The Morehouse College campus is located in the [[Atlanta University Center]], a consortium of [[historically black colleges and universities]] (HBCUs) in Atlanta. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including Graves Hall, the oldest building on campus, and the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center.
-* Division of Science and Mathematics
-The college is known for its rigorous academic programs and its commitment to developing leaders who are prepared to address complex issues in society.
+== Student Life ==
+Morehouse College has a vibrant student life with numerous student organizations, including academic clubs, fraternities, and service organizations. The college is also known for its strong tradition of [[Greek life]], with several fraternities and sororities active on campus.
-== Campus ==
+== Athletics ==
-The Morehouse College campus is located in the [[Atlanta University Center]], a consortium of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that includes [[Spelman College]], [[Clark Atlanta University]], and the Interdenominational Theological Center. The campus features historic buildings such as Graves Hall, the oldest building on campus, and the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel.
+Morehouse College competes in [[NCAA Division II]] athletics as a member of the [[Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference]] (SIAC). The college offers a variety of sports, including [[basketball]], [[football]], and [[track and field]].
 == Notable Alumni ==
-Morehouse College has produced many notable alumni who have made significant contributions to society. Some of the most distinguished alumni include:
+Morehouse College has a long list of distinguished alumni who have made significant contributions in various fields. Some of the most notable alumni include:
+* [[Martin Luther King Jr.]], civil rights leader
-* [[Martin Luther King Jr.]], civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
+* [[Spike Lee]], filmmaker
-* [[Spike Lee]], acclaimed filmmaker
 * [[Samuel L. Jackson]], actor
 * [[Julian Bond]], civil rights leader and politician
-* [[Maynard Jackson]], first African American mayor of Atlanta
-== Student Life ==
-Morehouse College offers a vibrant student life with numerous student organizations, clubs, and activities. The college is known for its strong emphasis on brotherhood and community service. The Morehouse Maroon Tigers compete in NCAA Division II athletics.
-== Also see ==
+== See Also ==
-* [[Spelman College]]
+* [[Atlanta University Center Consortium]]
-* [[Clark Atlanta University]]
 * [[Historically black colleges and universities]]
-* [[Atlanta University Center]]
+* [[List of Morehouse College alumni]]
-* [[Martin Luther King Jr.]]
+== External Links ==
+* [https://www.morehouse.edu Official website]
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+{{Atlanta University Center}}
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+[[Category:Morehouse College| ]]
+[[Category:Universities and colleges in Atlanta, Georgia]]
 [[Category:Historically black universities and colleges in the United States]]
-[[Category:Universities and colleges in Atlanta, Georgia]]
 [[Category:Men's universities and colleges in the United States]]
 [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1867]]
+[[Category:1867 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
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+File:Morehouse college textlogo.png|Morehouse college text logo
+File:Morehouse College courtyard entrance.jpg|Morehouse College courtyard entrance
+File:Morehouse graduates react to President Barack Obama May 2013 P051913ps-0527.jpg|Morehouse graduates react to President Barack Obama May 2013
+File:Graves Hall, Morehouse College 2016.jpg|Graves Hall, Morehouse College 2016
+File:Kilgore Campus Center, Morehouse College, 2016.jpg|Kilgore Campus Center, Morehouse College, 2016
+File:Ray Charles Performing Arts Center, Morehouse College.jpg|Ray Charles Performing Arts Center, Morehouse College
+File:Chapel Bell Morehouse College.jpg|Chapel Bell Morehouse College
+File:Morehouse College Obelisk.jpg|Morehouse College Obelisk
+File:Morehouse logo from NCAA.svg|Morehouse logo from NCAA
+File:Moorehouse College Mock Trial.jpg|Moorehouse College Mock Trial
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