02/24/2026
This , the Mitchell School of Engineering celebrates 100 years of Black History Month by honoring the two visionaries who have defined our past and are designing our future.
The Architect: Dean Emeritus Eugene M. DeLoatch
We salute the man who built the blueprint for our success. Dr. DeLoatch didn’t just lead; he transformed the landscape of American engineering.
~32 Years of Vision: Founded our school in 1984, building a powerhouse from the ground up.
~National Leader: Under his tenure, Morgan became a top U.S. producer of Black engineers, contributing to the over 10% of Black engineers nationwide that graduate from HBCUs.
~The Original: The first-ever recipient of the prestigious BEYA "Black Engineer of the Year" award.
~The Connector: Established AMIE (Advancement of Minorities in Engineering) to bridge the gap between HBCU talent and global industry.
The Accelerator: Dean Oscar Barton, Jr., Ph.D., P.E.
Carrying the torch since 2020, Dean Barton is expanding our horizons and ensuring the Mitchell School is a global leader in the 21st century.
~Creating the Future: Launched Maryland’s first Mechatronics Engineering program at a public HBCU and the state’s only undergraduate Environmental Engineering degree.
~A Historic "First": In 2024, he became the first African American in 52 years to receive the ASME Edwin F. Church Medal for eminent service to engineering education.
~Global Statesman: As a Fulbright IEA Scholar, he is building research pipelines in France and Senegal, preparing students for a borderless workforce.
~Empowering Talent: Championing the ASME-Barton Scholarship to support community college students transitioning into 4-year engineering degrees.
From the legacy of Dr. DeLoatch to the innovations of Dean Barton, we are proud to be
