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At Cheyney, our goal is to ensure that students are ready for what awaits them. Our Professional Development opportunities include workshops, participation in leadership conferences, and lectures, and panel discussions with professionals from an array of dynamic fields. Here’s just a sample of the type of programming offered:

  • Professional Conference Attendance
  • The Harrisburg Internship Program
  • Leadership Character Workshop Series
  • TMCF Annual Leadership Conference Institute
  • Scholar to Scholar Professional Development — covering topics including Public Speaking, Juggling Demands of College Life, Goal Setting
  • Graduate Prep 101 – Workshops on topic – How to Write Compelling Personal Statements
  • Pre-Law Society Events and coordination with Pre-Law AdvisingC
  • U Graduate School Fairs every semester, HBCU Grad Fair
  • Professional Development
  • Participation in Advocacy Day on Capital Hill
  • Participation in various research programs
  • Prestigious Internship Opportunities –
  • Anitra Jackson, class of 2018 selected to participate in the White House HBCU Initiative
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