Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rochelle Stevens
Inducted into the School of Global Journalism & Communication's Garden of Fame
Stevens graduated from Morgan State University in 1988 with a degree in telecommunications. But instead of pursuing a career in reporting on newsmakers she became one in a big way.
While at Morgan State University, Stevens was a world class athlete. She was a member of the school's 4×100m women's relay team that won first place in the 1986 Penn Relays. Coached by her mother, the Rev. Beatrice Holloway-Davis, a former track star. Stevens won a silver in the 4×400m relay at the 1992 Olympic games in Barcelona, Spain.
Four years later she won a gold medal in the 4×400m relay at the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Erected 2017 by Morgan State University.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Communications • Education • Sports • Women. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1988.
Location. 39° 20.966′ N, 76° 34.96′ 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. April D. Ryan (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.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 164 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.
