Most small businesses don’t lack talent or ambition. They lack access.
Access to the right contracts. Access to capital. Access to rooms where decisions are made.
That’s exactly what the MIEC Ascend National Program is built to change.
If you’re a small business ready to scale into federal contracting, this fully funded program is designed to move you from preparation to positioning—with expert-led workshops, strategic coaching, and real pathways to opportunity.
Seats are limited, and this is not a program you want to hear about after it’s already full.
Join the waitlist now to be first in line when applications open.
Secure your access before the doors do.
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#SeniorProfile2026 🎓🏠 Unapologetic Excellence: Ian Jackson ’26
Ian Jackson ’26 is a Finance major from Nashville, Tennessee.
An entrepreneur, visionary, and determined leader, Ian’s journey through Morehouse College has been anything but traditional. Originally beginning his collegiate path at Morehouse in 2014, Ian made the difficult decision to step away from the College to pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions and expand his creative pursuits.
During that time, he founded Ordinary Odds, a footwear brand rooted in individuality, creativity, and self-expression. But even while building his business, the House remained close to his heart. Following a meaningful conversation with his mother, Ian made the decision to return to Morehouse and complete the journey he started more than a decade ago.
His story reflects resilience, growth, and the understanding that purpose does not always follow a straight path. As he approaches graduation, Ian represents the spirit of persistence and possibility that defines the Men of Morehouse.
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We’re inviting entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders across consumer, corporate, and government industries to join this @morehouse1867 virtual workshop on May 26 at 6pm ET.
In this session, we’ll explore how AI can help businesses improve conversion, simplify marketing workflows, and build smarter systems for scalable growth.
Led by Travaughn Akogu, Head of Marketing, ex. Apple, Microsoft, WPP and Fortune - this workshop is designed for entrepreneurs ready to move beyond scattered marketing efforts and build more revenue-driven, scalable growth strategies.
This is a virtual workshop at no cost, but seats are limited.
Reserve your spot today!
📣Fellows, help us spread the word! 📣
Share the Startup Studio interest form, then drop a comment on why Men of Morehouse should apply and follow this page.
Some people wait to enter the industry. Others start building within it.
At the Dream Makers Summit, Adeyemi Mitchell’28 (@yemiinc ) is showing what it looks like to move with intention early.
A Business Administration and Marketing major at Morehouse, Sony Music Student Marketing Representative, and Grammy U Lead Ambassador, he’s already operating at the intersection of culture, strategy, and execution.
From leading teams during Grammy Week to contributing behind the scenes of major productions like MusiCares Person of the Year, Adeyemi understands what it takes to bring ideas to life at scale. His work blends creative direction with real strategy, backed by experience in research, financial analysis, and building initiatives that create space for others.
And he’s just getting started.
Dream Makers is where that kind of momentum shows up in real time.
A Crown Forum alternative and a space to support your brothers as they present what they’ve been building across disciplines.
Pull up today. Be in the room. Support Adeyemi and a community of students shaping what’s next.
Innovation doesn’t have to be loud to be disruptive. Sometimes it looks like building systems that do the work for you.
At the Dream Makers Summit, Jakylan Fuller Reed’26 (@jakylan1 ) is bringing that mindset to the forefront.
A Computer Science major at @morehouse1867 , CodeHouse Scholar, and XRPL Campus Ambassador, he’s focused on helping businesses automate the processes that slow them down so they can move smarter and scale faster.
From winning the Pull Up & Pitch competition to interning with @motorolasolutions , Jakylan is already translating technical skill into real-world impact. His work across blockchain, AI, and Web3 isn’t just about what’s next. It’s about what’s possible right now.
And he’s one of many.
Dream Makers is where students across disciplines step forward with ideas that challenge, build, and push culture ahead.
A Crown Forum alternative and a space to show up for your brothers as they step into what they’re building.
Be in the room. #DMS
Greatness doesn’t wait for a stage. It builds one.
At the Dream Makers Summit, students are stepping into their vision and inviting the community to witness what’s already in motion.
Dante Grange ‘26 (@_tae.6 ) is one of them. A senior Kinesiology major, consultant to two small businesses, and the creative force behind his own lifestyle brand, he’s not just studying impact.
He’s creating it.
And he’s not alone.
Dream Makers is where disciplines meet, ideas take shape, and students show what it looks like to move with purpose.
For some, it’s only a Crown Forum alternative. …For all who attend, it’s a moment to show up for your brothers and see the next wave of leaders in real time.
Come through. Support. Tap in.
Greatness is already in the room.
There’s something powerful about being in the same room, exchanging ideas, sharing resources, and building on the sense of community that has grown over the past few months.
Congratulations to the @morehouse1867 Ascend National Cohort 2025–26!
It has been a fulfilling experience to witness the connections, insights, and momentum take shape in real time.
We are especially excited to see so many of you already sharing your takeaways and reflections.
We will be sharing more recaps soon. If you are feeling like you missed out, no worries.
We are already thinking about what comes next.
Stay tuned and follow our page on LinkedIn or here on Instagram (@miecenter ) to be the first to hear about our upcoming programs.
Executive Director Dr.Tiffany Bussey is featured in @essence with a message the entrepreneurship ecosystem needs to hear.
Black women are consistently the largest group of new founders in America — yet in 2025, Black women-owned employer firms reported the lowest average revenue at $650,000 (Wells Fargo IWOB 2026 Report).
The barrier isn’t ambition. It’s infrastructure.
At MIEC, we’ve spent over two decades building what Dr. Bussey calls a ‘collaborative, data-driven ecosystem’ — because we believe no founder should have to scale alone.
— Read Dr. Bussey’s full op-ed @essence and download our 2024 Building Black Business Report at mcecenter.com to see what systemic support actually looks like in practice.
Of the 50 honorees celebrated this year, 5 are Dream Makers Summit alumni.
Men who once stood on that stage as students, presenting their boldest ideas to the House, and have since gone on to become some of the most impactful leaders under 50 in their fields.
That lineage is not accidental.
It is the point.
On April 21, 2026, the Dream Makers Summit will once again bring that same energy to the next generation.
Students presenting groundbreaking research, bold entrepreneurial ideas, and scholarly work across STEM, business, and the humanities. This is where emerging thought leaders meet the mentors, judges, and advocates who help turn vision into reality.
If you believe in investing in what is next, this is your room.
Dream Makers Summit | April 21, 2026 | Morehouse College
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Morehouse students are presenting their research, and innovative ideas to grad schools, companies, and foundations this April.
Will your work be one of them?
Spring Break is here, but don’t wait until you’re back on campus to sign up.
The 4th Annual @morehouse1867 Dream Makers Summit is calling student presenters. If you’ve been working on research, innovations, creative projects, or scholarly work, this is your opportunity to present it to the campus community and external partners including graduate schools, corporations, foundations, and government agencies.
The summit will feature student presentations, technical demonstrations, lightning talks, an alumni panel, and industry partners offering training and career opportunities.
Student presenter deadline: Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Register now. Tinyurl.com/dreammakers2026
Dream Makers Summit April 21, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Morehouse College Campus
