Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, located in Cheyney, Pennsylvania was originally founded as the Institute for Colored Youth in 1837 by Richard Humphreys. Ed Bradley, reporter for the news magazine "60 Minutes", graduated from Cheyney in 1964. 1837 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Ed Bradley (born June 22, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American journalist, reporting for CBS News since 1967. ... The ticking TAG Heuer stopwatch from 60 Minutes. ... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ...

It is the oldest of the historically African-American colleges and universities in the United States. Humphreys was a Quaker philanthropist who bequeathed $10,000.00, one tenth of his estate, to establish a school for “the descendants of the African race”. Humphreys changed his will to include this bequest in 1829 after race riots occurred in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Institute for Colored Youth provided educational opporunities to many African Americans in the Philadelphia area, and also employed the first female African American school principal, Fanny Jackson Coppin. In the United States, Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) (a type of minority-serving institution or MSI) are colleges or universities that were established before 1964 with the intention of serving the African-American community. ... The Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers, or Friends, is a religious community founded in England in the 17th century. ... A philanthropist is someone who devotes his time, money, or effort towards helping others. ... 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... A race riot is an outbreak of violent civil unrest in which race issues are a key factor. ... Independence Hall, as it appears today. ... Fanny Jackson Coppin Fanny Jackson Coppin (October 15, 1837 - January 21, 1913) was an African American educator and missionary. ...

The school began in Philadelphia and moved in 1902 to George Cheyney’s farm, twenty-five miles west of the city. The name of the school was changed several times; to Cheyney State Teachers College in 1913, the State Normal School at Cheyney in 1921, and Cheyney State College in 1959. The current name was adopted when the school joined the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education in 1983. 1902 (MCMII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1913 (MCMXIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... 1921 (MCMXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 33rd 119,283 km² 255 km 455 km 2. ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Founded in 1837 by Reverend William Moshwan Walker, the University today is composed of buildings and grounds from a number of former private mansions. 1837 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

External link

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania official website