Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey to Deliver Keynote at Morgan State University’s Fall 2024 Commencement
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on November 05, 2024 The honorable Mayor Edward C. Gainey, the first African American to serve as mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, will be the keynote speaker for Morgan State University’s 11th Fall Commencement Ceremony. Mayor Gainey, who graduated from Morgan in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in business management, was selected by Morgan President David K. Wilson to inspire the latest class of graduates. Gainey will share his story of dedicated career service to the Pittsburgh community, where he has actively addressed social and economic inequities and has been committed to finding innovative solutions to enhance the well-being of his fellow citizens. The graduation ceremony, which will take place at the Talmadge L. Hill Field House on Friday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m., will also recognize Morgan alum Mary Elaine Proctor Blackwell (Class of 1949) and Distinguished Professor Juan E. Gilbert, Ph.D., with honorary degrees. See full announcement at https://www.morgan.edu/news/ed-gainey-to-d... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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