by Morgan State U
BALTIMORE — Competing and excelling on any stage is more than a declaration; it is a north star widely embraced by Morgan students who aspire to achieve to their fullest potential. Six such rising stars from the National Treasure exemplifying this standard have been named among the nation’s most promising young leaders, earning a spot in the 2025 HBCUniverse 30 Under 30 cohort. The recognition highlights exceptional students and recent graduates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who are making their mark across industries and redefining what’s possible for the next generation of changemakers.
The HBCUniverse 30 Under 30, launched by Venture for T.H.E.M., shines a spotlight on innovators, scholars and creators who embody the legacy of excellence rooted in HBCU culture. Now in its second year, the program connects honorees to a powerful network of peers and mentors committed to advancing opportunity, collaboration and impact.
Morgan’s 2025 honorees reflect the University’s broad strength in academic innovation, research and entrepreneurship:
The HBCUniverse 30 Under 30 program, first introduced during the inaugural HBCUniverse Summit in 2024, was created by Venture for T.H.E.M.—a Maryland-based startup accelerator and social enterprise incubator dedicated to empowering early-stage HBCU entrepreneurs. Through mentorship, non-dilutive funding and strategic partnerships, the organization has supported more than 20 HBCU-founded ventures, built collaborations with 30 partner institutions and drawn hundreds of attendees to its events.
By bridging the gap between HBCU talent and opportunity, Venture for T.H.E.M. aims to ensure that young innovators have the resources to transform ideas into sustainable enterprises.
Morgan’s “30 Under 30” honorees will be recognized during the HBCUniverse Brunch at AfroTech in Houston on October 30, followed by a Metaverse Gala in November celebrating this year’s cohort.
Congratulations to Temitope Ajibola, Eugene Awagah, Aalliyeh Clinton, Gabrielle Hall, Kayla Jones and David Nyarko for earning this recognition and upholding what it means to be Morgan Made.
