Cheyney University
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public, historically Black university founded in 1837 as the Institute for Colored Youth. It is the oldest HBCU in the U.S., offering bachelor’s degrees and operating within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Address: 1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA 19319-0200
Phone: (610) 399-2275
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African-American Leaders Say Cheyney, Lincoln Need to Become Powerhouses of Technology to Succeed
The importance of Cheyney and Lincoln universities was highlighted recently at the United Negro College Fund’s inaugural Philadelphia Leaders Luncheon, writes John Mitchell for The…
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Here’s Why This Local Student, Who Had Pick of 39 HBCUs, Chose Cheyney University
Inaya Mander, a recent high school graduate from Montgomery County, picked Cheyney University out of the 39 historically black colleges or universities where she was…
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Former Teacher Offers Local Students Scholarships … and a Friend for Life
Ruth Rovner, a retired teacher from the Community College of Philadelphia, is helping students at West Chester University, Cheyney University, and elsewhere by offering scholarships,…
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Cheyney University to Partner with Thomas Jefferson, Starbucks as Part of New Business Model
Cheyney University is planning to partner with Thomas Jefferson University and Starbucks as part of its new business model, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia…
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CCCBI to Honor State Rep. Harry Lewis as Its 2018 Citizen of the Year
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will present State Rep. Harry Lewis, who will retire at the end of this session, with its…
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Cheyney University Drops NCAA Division II Status, Restructures Athletic Department
Cheyney University has withdrawn from the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and dropped its NCAA Division II status as it restructures its athletic department, writes Wesley…
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Coatesville Native, Musical Artist Danni Peace Starts the New Year with a New Single
By Steve Edgcumbe Coatesville native and singer-songwriter Danni Peace is welcoming in the new year with a new song. “Awaken Love” will be available beginning…
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Cheyney Gets One-Year Reprieve with Probationary Accreditation Extension
Cheyney University has been granted a one-year reprieve after the Middle States Commission on Higher Education decided to extend its accreditation on a probationary basis,…
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Cheyney University Hopes to Remove Interim Tag from Its Current President
Cheyney University has asked the State System of Higher Education to forgo the usual search process and officially name its interim president, Aaron Walton, to…
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Cheyney University Shifts Focus Toward Long-Term Sustainability
Cheyney University is looking to the future with a firm focus on long-term sustainability, writes Gia Savage for Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. The nation’s…
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Looming Reaccreditation Pivotal as New Business Model Could Save Cheyney
A new business model has the potential to save Cheyney University — if a reaccreditation inspection doesn’t close the book on the new chapter of…
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Cheyney Avoids Merger but Still Awaits Final Decision on Future
The Cheyney University community can rest a bit easier after the initial findings of a review of the 14 schools in the Pennsylvania State System…
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Alumni, Other Advocates Gather to Discuss Saving Cheyney University
Cheyney University alumni and other advocates recently gathered at the Zion Baptist Church in Philadelphia to discuss the future of the nation’s oldest historically black…
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Cheyney Hires New Interim President; Task Force Mulls Elimination of NCAA Sports
A man who helped lead the effort to redefine the future of Cheyney University will also execute that vision. Local task force co-chair, longtime Pennsylvania…
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Cheyney University Eyes Change as Enrollment Declines
While West Chester University has seen its enrollment increase over the last six years, other state schools are experiencing the opposite. Some even fear for…
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Task Force Assigned to Turn Around Cheyney University
There’s a new club on the campus of Cheyney University that’s serious about doing its homework, and these students of the college’s struggling finances could…
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Lincoln University Being Careful in Selecting Next President
Chester County is a prime example of the rising turnover in the leadership ranks of historically black colleges and universities. Both Lincoln University and Cheyney…
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Cheyney University’s 180th Bash Is Bittersweet
For 180 years, Cheyney University has endured adversity, and last week’s Founder’s Day Convocation and 180th anniversary was as much a rallying call to once…
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