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Cheyney University

Cheyney University Introduces New Academic Offerings As Part of Curriculum Redesign

May 30, 2018 by Cherie S. White

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has introduced new programs in biology and computer science as part of a redesign of its curriculum to address changes in the workforce and to enhance students’ opportunities for success. New concentrations under the biology degree program will be offered in pre-medicine, pre-nursing/health professions, forensics, ecology/environmental biology, aquaculture and cellular/molecular biology. […]

#TJFBHM18: Leslie Pinckney Hill, First President of America’s First HBCU

February 19, 2018 by Tom Joyner Foundation

Cheyney University, originally known as the Institute for Colored Youth, was founded by Quaker philanthropist, Richard Humphrey in 1837. After years of reconstruction and internal challenges, the school officially reopened in 1902. Leslie Pinckney Hill was hired as the principal of the Institute for Colored Youth and would eventually become the first president of the […]

“Be Free in 2017!” Tobacco-free Initiative Underway at Cheyney University

June 14, 2016 by Cherie S. White

“Be Free in 2017!”is a new initiative underway on Cheyney University’s campus to promote healthy lifestyle choices and to encourage members of the campus community to avoid smoking and tobacco use on University premises. Through a partnership with Main Line Health and a grant from Truth Initiative HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), a Cheyney […]

Cheyney University Presents Community Day on May 5

April 11, 2013 by sarterbery

For further information, contact Sinyan Whitfield, Department of Athletics (610) 399-2287 or swhitfield@cheyney.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Cheyney University Community Day Event Set for May 5 May 5 Community Day Features 3K Walk/Run, Philadelphia Phoenix Ultimate Frisbee Football, 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament and Family Fun CHEYNEY PA — April 8, 2013 – Community Day at Cheyney University […]

Cheyney University Celebrates Founder’s Day on March 1

February 27, 2013 by sarterbery

Update:  2/27/2013 11:00 AM CST BY TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION February 26, 2013 Contact: Public Relations Office Gwen Owens, 610 399-2121 gowens@cheyney.edu  or Pam Carter, 610 399-2515 pcarter@cheyney.edu   Press coverage at the event is welcome. There will be limited media access to Dr. King. WHO:    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Facilitator: Cheyney University President, Dr. Michelle […]

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