Michael Jordan is helping Morehouse College prepare its next generation of journalists and content creators, backing a new multimedia center on campus designed to give students hands-on training in the media industry.

The college celebrated the grand opening of the Morehouse Multimedia Center with a program launch and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The center will provide training in digital storytelling, sports broadcasting, podcasting, filmmaking, and emerging media technology, giving students access to professional equipment and instruction from award-winning content creators as they prepare for careers in media.

The program was made possible through support from Jordan Brand. In 2021, they committed more than $1 million to scholarships and academic programs for Morehouse students studying journalism and sports-related fields, the college said.

“The Morehouse Multimedia Center represents our vision for preparing students not only to participate in the future of media, but to lead it,” said Emani Saucier, the center’s inaugural director and co-founder. “This space is designed to inspire creativity, expand access, and empower students to tell impactful stories that shape culture and drive change.”

The Future of Morehouse

Morehouse launched its journalism major in 2022, and Mikki Harris, chair of the Journalism in Sports, Culture and Social Justice department, said the new center will give students practical training to complement what they’re learning in the classroom. According to the college, nearly 120 journalism program alumni currently work in media and sports, while more than 60 graduates have gone on to earn advanced degrees in the field.

“The center serves as the bridge between critical thinking and professional practice for our students,” Harris said.

The facility will also give faculty members tools to digitize their research and share it with wider audiences, further extending the multimedia center’s reach beyond the student body.

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