Cheyney University, the Nation's 1st HBCU, to Celebrate 180th Anniversary March 1
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on February 28, 2017 WHO: Cheyney University will hold its annual Founder’s Day Convocation and Alumnus and Chairman of Cheyney’s Council of Trustees, Robert W. Bogle ’75, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Philadelphia Tribune will bring the Keynote Address WHAT: . Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, the nation’s oldest higher education institution serving African Americans, will celebrate 180 years of service to tens of thousands of students at its annual Founder's Day Convocation WHERE: Marian Anderson Music Center Auditorium on Cheyney University of Pennsylvania’s historic campus. WHEN: Wednesday, March 1 at 12:30 pm A liberal arts university, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania hosts signature programs such as the Keystone Honors Academy, the Aquaculture Research and Education Laboratory, and the accredited Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management program. Recognized as the nation’s 1st HBCU, Cheyney University has been educating students since 1837. The University offers baccalaureate and graduate degree programs at two locations, Cheyney and Philadelphia, PA – Center City. For more information, please visit the website at www.cheyney.edu. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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