Hey All, its me Amanda W. BCG Intern; one thing that I love is education. The opportunity to learn new things and explore all options given to me. With that being said, I would like to thank the first ever HBCU ( Historically Black College or University) for paving the way!
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public, co-educational historically black university that is a part of the PA State System of Higher Education. Founded as the African Institute in February 1837 and renamed the Institute of Coloured Youth (ICY) in April 1837, Cheyney University is the oldest African American school of higher education.
The founding of Cheyney University was made possible by Richard Humphreys a Quaker philanthropist who bequeathed $10,000, one tenth of his estate, to design and establish a school to educate people of African descent. 
Richard Humphreys Hall on Cheyney Campus
Founded as the African Institute, the school was soon renamed the Institute for Colored Youth. In its early years it provided a classic education to young African Americans in Philadelphia. In 1902 the Institute moved to George Cheyney’s farm, 25 miles (40 km) west of Philadelphia, the name “Cheyney” became associated with the school in 1913.
The school’s official name changed several times during the 20th century. In 1983, Cheyney joined the State System of Higher Education as Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
Today, Cheyney University students represent a variety of races, cultures, and nationalities. The university offers baccalaureate degrees in more than 30 disciplines and the master’s degree in education.
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Cheyney University is proud of its more than 10,000 graduates. Well known alumni include journalist Ed Bradley of the CBS program “60 Minutes;” Robert W. Bogle, publisher and CEO of the Philadelphia Tribune, the oldest newspaper continuously owned an operated by an African American; Gladys Styles Johnston, Chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Kearney; Congressman Curt Weldon who represents the 7th Congressional District (which includes Chester and Delaware Counties); State Representative Michael Horsey who represents the 190th district in Philadelphia County; State Representative Thaddeus Kirkland who represents the 159th district in Delaware County; Robert L. Woodson, Founder and President of the National left for Neighborhood Enterprise (NCNE), Washington, D.C.; Samuel J. Patterson, CEO of Shepard Patterson Systems and Information Consulting Firm; and Ambassador (retired) Joseph M. Segars.
Thank You, Richard Humphreys for taking that first step!
