Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

April D. Ryan

Inducted into the School of Global Journalism & Communication's Garden of Fame

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 28, 2020

1. April D. Ryan Marker

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A 1989 graduate of Morgan State University, Ryan began her journalism career as a reporter for the school's campus radio station's WEAA-FM. Just a decade later, Ryan was named the White House correspondent for a Washington bureau chief for the American Urban Radio Networks.

An award winning author, Ryan became a regular guest on the top news analysis programs of CBS, ABC, and NBC. In 2017, she was named a political analyst for CNN and the National Association of Black Journalists.

Morgan State University awarded Ryan an Honorary Doctor of Laws on May 20, 2017.

Erected 2017 by Morgan State University.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Communications • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 20, 2017.

Location. 39° 20.968′ N, 76° 34.958′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Morgan State University. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Perring Parkway (Maryland Route 41) and Hartsdale Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore MD 21214, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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within walking distance of this marker. Rochelle Stevens (here, next to this marker); William C. (Bill) Rhoden (a few steps from this marker); Holmes Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frederick Douglass (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carnegie Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Morgan State University (approx. 0.3 miles away); Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 28, 2020

2. April D. Ryan Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.