US EditionFormer Morgan State president passes away
Dr. Earl S. Richardson led a 15-year lawsuit that secured $577 million for Maryland's four historically Black colleges and universities, significantly advancing their academic and financial growth.
- Dr. Earl S. Richardson, who led Morgan State University in Baltimore as its ninth inaugurated president for over two decades, passed away at the age of 81, with the university announcing his death on a recent Saturday.
- Richardson served as president from November 1, 1984, to June 30, 2010, leading significant academic and structural growth during his tenure.
- He played a key role in launching the 2006 Coalition for Equity and Excellence lawsuit, which challenged Maryland’s inadequate funding of its four HBCUs and was ultimately resolved in 2021 with the state committing to invest $577 million more in these institutions across a decade.
- David Wilson, the leader of Morgan State University, highlighted Richardson’s enduring impact through his perseverance, innovative spirit, and unwavering faith in the transformative power of education, while Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott voiced his appreciation for Richardson’s dedicated service.
- Richardson’s leadership doubled Morgan's enrollment, added numerous doctoral programs, and expanded several schools, establishing a foundation credited with sparking what is called Morgan’s Renaissance.
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Dr. Earl S. Richardson, HBCU champion and transformative former president of Morgan State University, dies at 81
Dr. Earl S. Richardson, the ninth president of Morgan State University, passed away at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy of growth, innovation, and advocacy for historically Black colleges and universities.
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The Baltimore SunDr. Earl Richardson, leader of Morgan State University renaissance, passes away at 81
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Earl Richardson, an educator 'armed with history' and who changed HBCUs, dies
Richardson, a former president at Baltimore's Morgan State University, led a lawsuit that ended in a historic settlement for four historically Black colleges and universities in Maryland. He was 81.
Former Morgan State president passes away
Morgan State University's 9th inaugurated president, Dr. Earl S. Richardson, has passed away the University announced.He served as president of Morgan for 26 years and under his leadership, the school expanded their academic program offerings and he established new schools.New schools like the School of Architecture, the School of Social Work and the School of Global Communications."I am deeply humble to have followed in the presidency after Dr.…
Dr. Earl Richardson, Former Morgan State President passes at 81 - The Baltimore Times
Dr. Richardson guided Morgan with wisdom, strength, and vision from 1984 until his presidency ended in 2010. Over the course of his 25-year presidency, he ushered in what came to be known as Morgan’s Renaissance—a period of tremendous growth, renewal, and national recognition for our University. His leadership elevated Morgan to the status of a doctoral […] The post Dr. Earl Richardson, Former Morgan State President passes at 81 appeared first o…
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The Rickey Smiley Morning ShowMorgan State University Mourns the Passing of Former President Dr. Earl S. Richardson
Source: The Washington Post / Getty Morgan State University is mourning the loss of Dr. Earl S. Richardson, the institution’s ninth inaugurated president and one of the most transformative leaders in its history. Dr. Richardson passed away after dedicating more than two decades of service to the University, leaving behind a legacy that will shape Morgan for generations to come. Dr. Richardson served as president from 1984 to 2010, a tenure that …
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