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As the nation’s first HBCU, Cheyney has been dedicated to empowering minority students since 1837, inspiring excellence in academics, character, and social responsibility.

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Cheyney’s vibrant campus life provides exceptional opportunities to gain a greater understanding of the world around you, take on new responsibilities, and broaden your perspective.

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With 10 major courses of study and 6 minors, Cheyney builds an exceptional foundation for career opportunities in the modern world.


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Cheyney University Honors Academy is a far-reaching program that seeks to foster intellectually enriching experiences for the entire campus community.


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Home to the nation’s oldest HBCU, we provide diverse perspectives, thoughtful opinions, and tangible results.

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Getting to the Heart of the Solution

The CU Institute for the Contemporary African American Experience serves as a catalyst in developing solutions to complex issues.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CHEYNEY

December 15, 2025

JASIR JONES

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December 11, 2025

Thurgood Marshall College Fund invests in Cheyney University

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Ken Anderson, Executive Director of External Affairs
November 26, 2025

Cheyney University Appoints Ken Anderson as Executive Director of External...

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