Only after starting classes did he discover that about half his college credits had not transferred, making him a freshman when he expected to be almost a junior. Burns learned the advertised computer science degree wasn’t ready. “To help more men like you transform into the leaders they were meant to be, we’ve created an empowering, affordable educational experience that’s accessible from anywhere in the country,” said the Morehouse Online website.įor Burns, the opportunity to complete his studies at one of the nation’s top historically Black colleges and universities from his home in South Carolina felt like a way “to turn everything around.”Īfter being accepted, the setbacks started quickly and kept coming. Beyond offering a degree, Morehouse was offering a second chance. In promotional materials, the school touted its mission to serve prospective students like Burns, one of the millions of Black men in America who started college but never graduated. So, it felt like fate in early 2021 when he saw Morehouse College in Atlanta was offering online classes.
After six years working at a rental car company at the airport, Dayne Burns approached his 30s longing for a change.
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