Arsha Pinson

October 7th,2018
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April Ryan’s Induction into MSU’s Garden of Fame

On November 5th, April Ryan who among three people was the first inducted into Morgan
State University’s School of Global Journalism and Communication Garden of Fame.

Known as a 1989 graduate of MSU, Ryan began her journalism career as a reporter for the
school’s campus radio station.

Around the start of the year 2000, she was named the White House correspondent and
Washington bureau chief for the American Urban Radio Network.

Ryan’s is the longest- serving black reporter in the White House, now covering over four
presidential administrations.

One of the most meaningful times of her career was when she spoke during President Trump’s
admiration. During her speech, Ryan spoke while representing a strong female presence as a
reporter as she confidently asked both President Trump and his press secretaries tough questions.

During the acceptance of her induction April Ryan describes the moment as “speechless,” then
explaining how Morgan is her second home and how much it reminds her of her late mother who
worked for the university for 42 years.

“It means so much to me for my home to think so much of me,” says April Ryan.

She credits her success to two things the grace of God and the teachings from,” Morgan State
University.

During Ryan’s induction into the garden DeWayne Wickham, the dean of School of Global
Journalism & Communications, explained that this garden should remind students to aspire to
greatness and think of their selves as someone who can achieve their dreams.

Her closing remarks included advice to current Morgan students.

“Grab hold of everything, and use everything that is accessible to you,” Said Ryan.