How can we (my wife and I) find out whether Moorehouse College of
Atlanta is being closed?  We've actually heard rumors that its closing
is imminent.  Please confirm or dispell this rumor for us.

Thanks.

fmcdon

Hello fmcdon-ga,

It seems extremely doubtful that Morehouse College is about to close. 
It recently received a $3 million grant from the Coca Cola Foundation,
part of a $100 million "Campaign for a New Century".  It was recently
ranked by Black Enterprise magazine as the top college for African
Americans.  That does not sound like a college in trouble.

"Morehouse Receives $3 Million Grant from Coca Cola" (Sept. 24, 2002)
Morehouse College
http://www.morehouse.edu/News_Releases/2002/September/cocacolagrant0924.html

"Top Colleges & Universities for African Americans"
Black Enterprise
http://www.blackenterprise.com/ExclusivesekOpen.asp?id=106

I believe that the rumors are confusing Morehouse College in Atlanta
with Morris Brown College in Atlanta.  Morris Brown College, which is
also a historically black college, is in danger of being closed,
though many people are trying to save it.

"Praying for Morris Brown's salvation", by Jenel Few (January 24,
2003)
Savannah Morning News
http://www.savannahnow.com/stories/012403/LOCMorrisBrown.shtml

If you want to confirm the good status of Morehouse College, you can
contact its Office of Communications.

"Staff Information"
Morehouse College
http://www.morehouse.edu/communications/staff.html

I hope that this information is helpful.

- justaskscott-ga


Search strategy:

Searched on Google and Google News for:

"morehouse college"
"morris brown college"
"black enterprise"

Browsed web sites of Morehouse College and Black Enterprise.

As noted by justaskscott, the rumors may have have arisen due to the
fact that a similarly named school, Morris Brown College, in Atlanta,
Georgia had its accreditation terminated in late 2002, and may indeed
be closing.  See my answer at...

https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=137404

for additional information.

regards,

rico