Morehouse College Adds Powerful Supercomputer for AI Research

The new supercomputer will enhance coursework and provide access to cutting-edge AI capabilities.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Morehouse College in Atlanta is adding a powerful new supercomputer to its campus, funded by a $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The supercomputer will be equipped to handle advanced AI and machine learning applications, opening up new opportunities for research and coursework in the college's computer science department.

Why it matters

The new supercomputer will give Morehouse students and faculty access to state-of-the-art computing power and AI capabilities, allowing them to explore emerging technologies like natural language processing in depth. This investment positions Morehouse as a leader in AI education and research, particularly for a historically Black college, and could help attract top talent to the program.

The details

The supercomputer will be housed in a new building currently under construction, with the full facility expected to be operational by 2027. Faculty in the computer science department are excited about the potential, citing use cases like analyzing how different authors and time periods approach various topics and how those issues were previously solved.

  • Construction on the building to house the supercomputer is set to begin this summer.
  • The final construction of the building and installation of the supercomputer is scheduled to be completed by 2027.

The players

Morehouse College

A private, historically Black college located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Kinnis Gosha

Chair of the Computer Science Department at Morehouse College.

Dr. Ashley Scruse

Faculty member in the Computer Science Department at Morehouse College.

National Science Foundation

An independent agency of the United States government that supports fundamental research and education in all the non-medical fields of science and engineering.

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What they’re saying

“I'm super excited”

— Dr. Kinnis Gosha, Chair of Computer Science Department (WSB Radio)

“With AI you have machine learning of natural language processings, so those are going to be the ways in which you actually communicate with your computer.”

— Dr. Ashley Scruse, Faculty, Computer Science Department (WSB Radio)

What’s next

Construction on the building to house the supercomputer is set to begin this summer, with the final construction and installation expected to be completed by 2027.

The takeaway

Morehouse College's investment in a powerful new supercomputer equipped for AI research and education positions the historically Black institution as a leader in emerging technology fields, providing students and faculty access to cutting-edge computing resources that can drive innovation and discovery.