Morris Brown College has a storied history. It’s the first college in the U.S. built by former slaves to educate African Americans.
Morris Brown hit hard times in 2002 when it lost its accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Two of the college’s former administrators pleaded guilty to embezzling charges. In 2012, Morris Brown filed for bankruptcy to avoid going into foreclosure.
Now, the college has a new president, Kevin James, who says he’s committed to helping Morris Brown regain accreditation.
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