Heading into their 2026 graduation ceremony, students and administrators at Morris Brown College have something special to celebrate.
The Atlanta HBCU has earned back its accreditation after losing it over claims of financial mismanagement. The accreditation was granted by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, an agency in Virginia.
'Morris Brown's reaffirmation of accreditation through 2031, earned during our 145th anniversary year, makes this even more special,' President Kevin James said. 'It affirms the institution's adherence to quality and reflects continuous improvement over the past five years since regaining our accreditation following a nearly 20-year hiatus.'
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools revoked Morris Brown's accreditation in 2002 after a former president and the college's former financial aid director inflated enrollment data to steal federal funds. Both later pleaded guilty to embezzling federal funds.
James' tenure has been marked by fundraising highs for the school as it rebuilds its reputation and enrollment.
