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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Coatesville High School Senior One of Four Recipients of Mid Penn Bank’s Anna Woodside Scholarship
Coatesville High School senior Jaleah Bowman-Blanton is one of four recipients of the Mid Penn Bank Anna Woodside Scholarship. The annual scholarship rewards deserving students with…
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It’s a Friends Family Reunion as the Friends Association Celebrates Its 200th Anniversary
You are invited to a Friends Family Reunion, a 200th Anniversary celebration of Friends Association on Sunday, June 12, at the Chester County History Center…
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Sports Illustrated: 40 Years Ago, Cheyney Advanced to the First Women’s Final Four. It’s a Story Lost to History
Four decades ago, Cheyney University’s basketball team played in the first NCAA Women’s Final Four. Today, the trailblazing program no longer exists, writes Ben Pickman…
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Cheyney University Creates Workforce Development Program to Elevate Diversity in Cybersecurity
Cheyney University has launched a Workforce Enhancement Network in Cybersecurity program to provide students with mentorship and on-the-job training in one of the fastest-growing professions,…
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Back to School: Grandmother Nears Graduation from Cheyney
A retired grandmother will be receiving a bachelor’s degree in May from Cheyney University in social relations, with a concentration in criminal justice, writes Pete…
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Coatesville Native, State-Title-Winning Football Coach Dies at 77
Jim Alderman, a member of the Coatesville Area High School Sports Hall of Fame who coached Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes, Del., to a…
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CCCBI to Host Back to School Webinar This Morning
What will school look like in the fall? The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry will host a Back to School Webinar via Zoom…
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Cheyney Partners with West Chester-Based Company to Host 10-Acre Hemp Farm on Campus
A partnership between Cheyney University and West Chester-based Advanced Alchemy Labs will bring a 10-acre hemp farm and a processing plant to the school’s campus,…
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Could Cheyney’s Campus Become Home to a $35 Million Regional Sports Complex?
Following the news that it will keep its accreditation, Cheyney University, in an effort to solidify its finances, has started looking into options for some…
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At last, Cheyney Receives Long-Awaited Decision on Its Future
Students and staff at Cheyney University have received some long-awaited good news from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, writes Susan Snyder for The…
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Kickstart Your November with CCEDC
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is holding two events during the first week of November that you don’t want to miss! Tech360 – the…
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Cheyney University Ends Fiscal Year with Balanced Budget, Surplus for First Time in Eight Years
Cheyney University has ended a fiscal year with a balanced budget and a surplus for the first time in eight years, making significant progress toward…
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The Remarkable Story of Cheyney’s 60-Year-Old Valedictorian Who Lived on Campus
Rhonda Davis, 60, a grandmother of 11, moved into the dorms at Cheyney University to complete her education and became the Class of 2019’s valedictorian,…
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Cheyney’s President Has a Plan to Save Nation’s Oldest HBCU
Cheyney University president Aaron Walton is on a mission to save the nation’s oldest historically black university, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. Walton,…
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Despite Issues Plaguing State System of Higher Ed, Chancellor Says Cheyney Will Succeed
Daniel Greenstein, the new chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, says Cheyney University will overcome its challenges, writes John Micek for the…
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Renowned Social Activist, Cheyney Grad Authors Book on Nonviolent Campaigning
George Lakey, a Cheyney University graduate and veteran of social activism, is in Pittsburgh for a book discussion and workshop, writes Bill O’Driscoll for 90.5…
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Officials to Give Cheyney More Time After PASSHE Chancellor’s Comments Alarm University’s Supporters
Gov. Tom Wolf and leaders of the state university system have agreed to give embattled Cheyney University more time for its transformation efforts, writes Susan…
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Cheyney University Gets One More Year to Implement Turnaround Plan
Cheyney University’s accreditation has been extended, providing the institution with an additional year to execute its turnaround plan, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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