Morehouse College

Morehouse College
File:Morehouse College Seal.png
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Motto	"Et Facta Est Lux" ("And there was light")
Established	1867
Type	Private, historically black men's liberal arts college
Principal	N/A
City	Atlanta
State	Georgia
Country	United States
Campus	Urban
Website	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.

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:

• Division of Business Administration and Economics
• Division of Humanities and Social Sciences
• 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.

Campus

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.

Notable Alumni

Morehouse College has produced many notable alumni who have made significant contributions to society. Some of the most distinguished alumni include:

• Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
• 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

• Spelman College
• Clark Atlanta University
• Historically black colleges and universities
• Atlanta University Center
• Martin Luther King Jr.