BALTIMORE, MD – Morgan State University Athletics Department announced the addition of men's and women's golf as its 17th and 18th NCAA varsity sports, with competition set to begin in 2027-28. Morgan becomes the third HBCU Division I program in the state of Maryland to offer both programs.

Both Morgan golf teams will compete as members of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. While this is the first time Morgan will sponsor women's golf, the Bears previously had a men's golf team in the mid-1960s that won the 1967 CIAA Men's Golf Championship.

The sport of golf is steadily growing in the community and is one of the fastest-growing sports in terms of demographic diversification.

"We are proud to add men's and women's golf as the newest programs within our athletics department," said Dena Freeman-Patton, Vice President and Director of Athletics. "These programs broaden opportunities for our student-athletes, reinforce our commitment to gender equity, and strengthen our ability to compete at a high level while delivering meaningful academic and athletic experiences."

The Bears continue to elevate their sport offerings, as the addition of men's and women's golf gives Morgan State four new sports programs in the last five years. In October 2021, Morgan announced the return of Division I collegiate wrestling following a 24-year hiatus, and in April of 2022, acrobatics & tumbling was announced, expanding opportunities for student-athletes at Morgan.

"The addition of men's and women's golf is a strategic step forward for Morgan State University as we expand opportunities for student-athletes and elevate the national profile of our athletics program," said Morgan State University President David K. Wilson. "With golf growing among younger and more diverse participants, this investment positions Morgan to compete in an evolving sport while advancing our commitment to access, excellence, and inclusion. These programs will strengthen alumni engagement, attract high-achieving students globally, and reinforce Morgan's leadership among HBCU Division I institutions."


ABOUT MORGAN
Morgan State University, founded in 1867, is a Carnegie-classified high research (R2) institution offering more than 150 baccalaureate, master's degree, doctorate and certificate programs. As Maryland's Preeminent Public Urban Research University, and the only university to have its entire campus designated as a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Morgan serves a multiethnic and multiracial student body and seeks to ensure that the doors of higher education are opened as wide as possible to as many as possible. For more information about Morgan State University, visit www.morgan.edu.
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