The trailblazing gymnast who helped make history at Fisk University is turning the page on one chapter while keeping her vision firmly locked on the next. The gymnast, once a top recruit for the Arkansas Razorbacks, made headlines in 2022 when she turned down a Power Five offer to join Fisk University’s inaugural gymnastics team — the first ever at a historically Black college or university (HBCU). Her decision was driven by a powerful mission: to represent her roots, uplift the sport, and inspire young gymnasts of color across the country. And inspire, she did.
Throughout three seasons, Morgan Price became a cornerstone of the Fisk gymnastics program, helping it grow from a historic concept into a nationally celebrated reality. “I know that a lot of little gymnasts, whether they’re a minority or not, look up to us because they see a whole team full of Black and brown gymnasts doing the sport that they love,” she once said. “It shows that you can also do college gymnastics as well, as long as you keep working hard and putting your mind to it.”
Now, with one year of NCAA eligibility remaining, Morgan Price has announced her decision to enter the transfer portal — signaling a major shift in her journey, but not in her purpose. On May 6, Price took to Instagram to share the news, posting a heartfelt message that resonated deeply with fans and supporters of HBCU gymnastics. Her caption read: “Forever grateful for Fisk and incredibly proud of all we’ve accomplished together at @fiskugymnastics. This isn’t goodbye—it’s simply ‘see you again soon.’” Alongside the post was a longer note that struck an emotional chord.
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