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Morris Brown College Secures Over $800,000 to Strengthen Campus Safety and Operations

A $700,000 federal grant from Rep. Nikema Williams will bolster emergency planning, public-safety technology, staffing.

Overview

  • The college announced the new support on Jan. 29 as a combined package of federal, philanthropic, and faith-based contributions.
  • Williams’ federal grant is designated for coordinated emergency response planning, upgrades to safety technology to assess risks, and hiring additional public safety personnel.
  • Rapper T.I. contributed $50,000 for endowment scholarships, and the Sixth District of the AME Church donated $60,000 for general operations.
  • The focus on security follows a report last week from a college security spokesperson that staff received an email with racial slurs and threats.
  • The Board of Trustees reinstated President Dr. Kevin James after finding his earlier removal did not comply with procedural and contractual requirements.