05/28/2026
Morgan State University’s nursing graduates are making major history. The university announced that its recent nursing class achieved a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX — the national licensing exam required to become a registered nurse. (thegrio.com)
That means every graduate who took the exam passed. Every single one. ✨
In a time when the healthcare industry continues facing staffing shortages, rising burnout, and ongoing conversations around racial disparities in medical care, moments like this matter deeply. Morgan State’s achievement not only reflects academic excellence, but also the critical role HBCUs continue playing in producing skilled Black healthcare professionals who serve communities that are often overlooked or underserved. 🖤
And honestly? Stories like this deserve just as much attention as celebrity headlines. Behind every test score is discipline, sacrifice, sleepless nights, financial pressure, and students pushing through systems that were not always designed with them in mind. Achieving a perfect pass rate at that level is no small accomplishment. 👏🏾
The moment also reinforces something Black communities have always known: HBCUs continue creating spaces where Black students are supported, challenged, and equipped to succeed at the highest levels. From classrooms to hospitals to leadership positions across the country, that impact keeps expanding generation after generation.