Morgan State University Presents:

HONORS CONVOCATION 2026 

Recognizing Morgan Excellence: A Spotlight on Student Achievement and Academic Honors 

Since the beginning of the 1989-90 academic year,  Morgan began a year-long celebration of African-American History and Culture to be marked by monthly convocations at which the Morgan Community reminds itself of the achievements of its past and the imperative for even greater triumphs in its future and at which it honors the great contributors to African-American history and culture. The Honors Convocation is the ninth convocation in the Convocation Series for the academic year at Morgan State University. It is the convocation at which the University acknowledges and rewards outstanding student achievement, particularly those students earning Dean's List status during the 2025 spring and fall semesters.

All freshmen are required to attend this Convocation.

Faculty members are encouraged to require their students to attend this event and to give them assignments associated with this Convocation.

Keynote Speaker: Greg M. Jones, Financier and Chairman of the Board for The Legacy Foundation of Hartford, Inc.

Gregory M. Jones is a proud Morgan State University alumnus whose life and leadership reflect a deep and enduring commitment to the University and its mission. A graduate of Morgan with a B.S. in accounting, Jones credits the institution with shaping his confidence, values, and professional foundation. Today, he serves as Vice President of Community Health and Engagement at Hartford HealthCare, bringing more than 30 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, and strategic leadership.

Jones is the co-founder of The Legacy Foundation of Hartford, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding educational opportunity and improving health outcomes for underserved youth—work that reflects the same access and exposure he champions for Morgan students. Alongside his wife, Lauren, he established an endowment fund supporting scholarships at Morgan and founded the widely celebrated “Morgan on the Vineyard,” which has raised significant funds and strengthened alumni engagement.

A member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Jones exemplifies the spirit of service, philanthropy, and leadership that defines Morgan’s legacy.