ATLANTA — Morris Brown College announced that the school has received support that will help the college to enhance campus security along with additional funding for endowment scholarships and the institution’s general operation.
The support totals $810,000 — with $700,000 of that through a grant sponsored by U.S. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), who serves Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District and is a member of the Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus. The appropriations bill (FY2026 Commerce, Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations) has been signed into law (January 23, 2026) following approval by both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate.
The grant will support the following: Creating coordination and emergency response plans, increasing safety awareness through media and public relations, improving safety personnel communications, upgrading public safety technology, conducting potential risk and threat assessments, and training and hiring of additional public safety personnel.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said:
“This $700,000 for Morris Brown College reflects a simple truth: Our students deserve to feel safe where they learn. As our HBCUs continue to face increasing threats, these federal funds will support critical safety infrastructure so that students, faculty, and staff can learn and work in an environment that is secure, responsive, and prepared. I’m proud to stand with Morris Brown College and invest in the resilience and future of a campus that means so much to Georgia’s Fighting Fifth.”
Morris Brown also received $60,000 from the Sixth District of the AME Church. The $60,000 in funds for general operation come during the 145th Anniversary of the school that was founded by the AME Church. In addition, Atlanta-based rapper/actor/producer Tip “T.I.” Harris, professionally known as T.I., donated $50,000 to Morris Brown to go toward endowment scholarships.
“At a time that Morris Brown College is witnessing great growth, support that helps to enhance our campus security will truly make a difference as we prioritize the safety of our students, faculty and staff,” said Morris Brown College President Dr. Kevin James. “As Morris Brown continues its resurgence, we are most appreciative of philanthropic support and will continue to be good ground for people to pour into.”
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