Morehouse College Opened New Multimedia Center
The facility, funded by Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand, arrives as other Atlanta institutions received campus grants.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Financial Aid
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Morehouse College has officially opened a new multimedia center designed to support students in journalism and creative fields. The project was funded through a gift provided by Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand.
Why it matters
The new center provides Morehouse students with high-level resources for digital storytelling, podcasting, filmmaking, and sports broadcasting. Simultaneously, Home Depot has awarded campus improvement grants to support infrastructure upgrades at other local Atlanta colleges.
The Retool Your School program awarded 10 individual campus improvement grants valued at $200,000 each and 14 smaller grants worth $75,000 each. These funds support facility upgrades across participating institutions.
The players
Morehouse College
This private, historically Black men's liberal arts college is located in Atlanta and serves as a major center for higher education.
Michael Jordan
He is a legendary former professional basketball player and entrepreneur whose philanthropic efforts include significant contributions to educational institutions.
Home Depot
This Atlanta-headquartered home improvement retailer manages the Retool Your School program to provide infrastructure funding to HBCUs.
Clark Atlanta University
This private, historically Black research university in Atlanta provides a range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
Spelman College
This private, historically Black liberal arts college for women is located in Atlanta and is known for its academic rigor.
The details
Morehouse students are using the new facility to develop professional skills in broadcast and digital media production. Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College will utilize their respective $200,000 Home Depot grants to build an innovation hub and renovate student transitional spaces.
Timeline
Morehouse College opened its new media center on September 23, 2026.
The Home Depot Campus Improvement Grants were awarded throughout 2026.
Culture Shift
The Home Depot Retool Your School program serves as a primary source of corporate philanthropy for campus infrastructure upgrades at HBCUs. This investment marks a broader shift toward targeted corporate support for upgrading historical university facilities to meet modern digital demands.
Students at these Atlanta institutions will see direct improvements to their daily learning environments through the addition of new innovation hubs and media production suites. These facilities allow students to access professional-grade equipment that was previously unavailable on campus.
The takeaway
Private philanthropic gifts and corporate grants are playing a central role in modernizing infrastructure at historical colleges. These investments specifically target student innovation and digital media production to ensure graduates remain competitive in creative industries.
Further reading
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