Morehouse McNair Scholars

The McNair Scholars Program & TRIO SSS STEM invite you to our Graduate School Workshop Series featuring Emory Laney Graduate School.

📅 February 11, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Morehouse Welcome Center

Join us to learn more about graduate school pathways, admissions, and opportunities at Emory.

Today, January 28, we honor and remember Dr. Ronald E. McNair, a scholar, scientist, astronaut, and visionary whose legacy continues to shape the future of higher education.
Born in Lake City, South Carolina, Dr. McNair showed extraordinary academic promise from an early age. He earned his Bachelor of Science in physics from North Carolina A&T State University, graduating magna cm laude, and went on to complete a PhD in physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he specialized in laser physics.
Dr. McNair became a nationally recognized physicist, conducting advanced research and earning multiple honors for his scientific contributions. In 1978, he was selected as a NASA astronaut, and in 1984, he made history as the second African American to travel into space, flying aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. Beyond science, he was also an accomplished martial artist, holding a fifth-degree black belt, and a lifelong advocate for education and excellence.

On January 28, 1986, Dr. McNair tragically lost his life in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. Though his life was cut short, his vision was not. He believed deeply that students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds deserved access, mentorship, and opportunities to pursue advanced degrees.

The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program was established in his honor to carry that mission forward, supporting scholars as they engage in research, prepare for graduate school, and pursue doctoral study. Every scholar mentored, every research project completed, and every PhD earned is a continuation of his legacy.

Today, we remember his brilliance.
We honor his discipline and determination.
And we carry his legacy forward educating, mentoring, and launching the next generation of scholars. 🚀✨

Did You Get Your Mid-Week Treat Yet? McNair Scholar Kaylon Charles Did!! 👨🏾‍🔬

Did You Get Your Mid-Week Treat Yet? McNair Scholar Josiah Davis Did!! 👨🏾‍🔬

Did You Get Your Mid-Week Treat Yet? McNair Scholar Xavier Graves Did!! 👨🏾‍🔬

🌟 Welcome back, Scholars! 🌟 We hope you had an amazing summer! Join us for our Welcome Back Meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6 PM in the Morehouse Welcome Center. 💻 Bring your laptops, enjoy light snacks, and get ready for an exciting semester ahead. ✨ Safe travels back to campus & we can’t wait to see you! 🏫📚

Join us in celebrating Josiah Davis, who was voted Best Overall Scholar by his fellow McNair Scholars! 🏆📚✨

This peer-selected award is a testament to Josiah’s outstanding leadership, unwavering dedication, and the respect he’s earned throughout the program. From his research to his character, he embodies everything the McNair Scholars Program stands for.

Well deserved Josiah! We’re beyond proud of you! 👏🏾🎓

Huge congratulations to Jamarrea Anderson for winning 2nd Place in the poster presentation at this year’s Summer Undergraduate Research Expo🥈

His research, “An Exploration of Black Men’s Masculinity and Mental Health in Hip Hop and R&B Music,” sparked important dialogue and showcased the power of scholarship rooted in culture, identity, and healing.

We are so proud of you, Jamarrea! Your voice, your work, and your impact matter.

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O’Rell and Josiah stepped up and showed out during their Lightning Talks at the Summer Undergraduate Research Expo! ⚡🎤

In just minutes, they delivered powerful snapshots of their research with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Watching them command the room was nothing short of inspiring. The future looks bright, and it’s got their names on it!

Scholar (n.) – a person who is deeply engaged in learning, especially one who excels in academic pursuits. 📚✨

Today, our Scholars embodied the very meaning of the word as they presented their research at the Summer Undergraduate Research Expo. With passion, precision, and purpose! We are beyond proud.

Today, our McNair Scholars presented their research at the Morehouse Summer Undergraduate Research Expo (SURE).
Each presentation was a powerful display of curiosity, brilliance, and purpose. We couldn’t be prouder of the hard work, growth, and dedication these scholars poured into their research all summer long. 🔬📊🎓