C&W Services and Morehouse College Forge Five-Year Facilities Services Partnership

ATLANTA, July 2, 2024—C&W Services, a leading integrated facilities services company, announced a new five-year partnership with Morehouse College, the prestigious liberal arts institution and historically Black college for men. Effective today, the comprehensive contract encompasses janitorial, landscaping, and operations and maintenance services across almost 1.4 million square feet of the school’s facilities and grounds in Atlanta. 

C&W Services will apply a comprehensive suite of facility management services tailored to the storied private school serving more than 2,300 students. Project management capabilities ensure the execution of facility improvements. Student-first initiatives, such as the newly created student engagement specialist position, will support the men of Morehouse in their living experience. C&W Services will also implement energy analysis and action planning for sustainability and cost savings. A CMMS platform will enhance technology and innovation for operational efficiency. Moreover, asset management and inspection technology platforms will bolster service delivery and quality control. 
 
"We are honored to partner with Morehouse College, an institution with a rich legacy of leadership, excellence, and service,” said Mia Mends, CEO of C&W Services. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing world-class facilities management that supports Morehouse’s mission to develop future leaders. We look forward to contributing to a safe, inspiring, and transformative environment for all members of the Morehouse community.” 

This dynamic partnership aims to provide a transformative student environment while creating safe and enhanced experiences for faculty, researchers, staff, and visitors. C&W Services’ commitment to best practices and quality assurance across the school’s 66-acre campus aligns with Morehouse College's mission to develop men with disciplined minds who will lead lives of leadership and service. C&W Services will add a student scholarship and community engagement initiatives, reflecting the company’s involvement in Atlanta and the academic community. 

"This partnership with C&W Services marks a step forward for our institution’s infrastructure operations and maintenance,” said Dr. David Thomas, president of Morehouse College. “By leveraging C&W Services’ extensive expertise and dedication to excellence, we will enhance the campus environment, ensuring that it remains conducive to learning, growth, and leadership development. We are excited about the positive impact this will have on our students, faculty, staff, and guests." 

The new facilities services partnership became official with written approval on May 8, 2024. It enhances C&W Services’ experience with HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), including two decades overseeing integrated facilities management for Clark Atlanta University. Both schools are part of the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC). C&W Services’ specialized expertise in education enables customized services to meet Morehouse College’s unique needs.  

“We’re committed to delivering a student-first focus while achieving best-in-class facilities services to Morehouse College,” said Tyler Emery, vice president of education at C&W Services. “Together, we’ll create an exceptional learning environment for students to thrive.” 


About C&W Services 
C&W Services is a leading integrated facility services company that provides customized solutions in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.  It is a subsidiary of Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), a leading global commercial real estate services firm. C&W Services serves 600+ clients and manages 6.2 billion square feet as trusted partners, earning a 98% client retention rate. The company’s self-performing services, leveraging specialized expertise across industry sectors, meet unique needs while creating enduring value. For more, visit: www.cwservices.com 

About Morehouse College 
Founded in 1867, Morehouse College is the nation’s only college founded to educate men of color. Ranked as Georgia’s top liberal arts college for men, Morehouse produces more Black men who go on to receive doctorates than any other college in the country and is a top feeder school for Black men entering prestigious graduate schools and MBA programs. Also named Georgia’s #1 small college, Morehouse educates a selective group of 2,300 students each year, 60 percent of whom come from families with household incomes of $40,000 or less, yet many of which are highly recruited by Fortune 500 companies. The College has created more Rhodes Scholars than any other HBCU and has the #1 core curriculum among HBCUs nationally. It is the nation’s top producer of Black male graduates in the social sciences, and the top HBCU producer of Black male graduates in business administration, management, operations, English, foreign languages, Mathematics, statistics, philosophy, religious studies, and physical sciences. As the national epicenter for thought leadership on human rights and equity. Morehouse is committed to helping the nation address the challenges caused by institutional racism, income and health care disparities, lack of access to capital, detrimental public policy, and the need for high-quality education. Learn more about Morehouse College at morehouse.edu.