Morris College

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Morris College
Motto: Enter to Learn; Depart to Serve
Established: 1908
Type: Private
Religious affiliation: Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina
President: Luns C. Richardson
Location: Sumter, South Carolina, USA
Mascot: Hornets
Website: http://www.morris.edu

Morris College is a four-year, coeducational, liberal arts, private, HBCU (Historically Black College & University) operated under the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention in South Carolina. Morris College is located in Sumter, South Carolina.

[edit] History

The college was founded in 1908 as a college as well as high school and grade school. It is named after Rev. Frank Morris. The college's first president was Dr. Edward M. Brawley. It awarded its first bachelor's degree in 1915.

Dr. John Jacob Stark was its president from 1912 to 1930. Dr. Odell Reubens was president from 1948 to 1970. The college was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1978.[1]

Dr. Luns C. Richardson is the college current president, having served over 33 years in office here.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Edgar, Walter. South Carolina Encyclopedia (2006) pp. 645-646, ISBN 1-57003-598-2

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