Cheyney University

Cheyney University

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1837 University Circle
Cheyney, PA 19319
800-CHEYNEY
www.cheyney.edu

UNIVERSITY CONTACTS

Aaron A. Walton

President
Aaron A. Walton

SYSTEM SUCCESS


Career Readiness

Cheyney University continues to make headlines for its efforts to support the next generation of scholars. Through new and expanded programs for high school students, Cheyney is gaining attention for its commitment to early access, college readiness, and meaningful on-campus experiences. These initiatives reflect Cheyney’s expansion of access and readiness for college-bound students through campus visits and immersive preparatory experiences—made possible by strategic partnerships and targeted investments.
 

Affordability & Talent Pipeline

Cheyney University students recently took part in PNC's “Bank On Your Future” event, which introduced them to careers in the financial services industry. They learned about different roles at PNC, explored pathways into the industry, and gained insights into the internship program. Representatives shared their career journeys and highlighted various options in banking, finance, operations, and corporate services.
 

Points of Pride

Points of Pride

As the nation's 1st HBCU (Historically Black College or University)—Cheyney University has been educating students and transforming lives since 1837.

The Keystone Honors Academy at Cheyney University provides high achieving students with many academic and professional opportunities and a full scholarship.

Thanks to Cheyney's accredited HRTM (Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management) Program, CU is recognized as one of the 50 most affordable small colleges for Hospitality Administration and Management in the nation.

Cheyney's Aquaculture Research and Education Laboratory (AREL) provides aquaponics experience for STEM faculty and students.Cheyney has established public-private partnerships enabling students to practical, hands-on experience while they matriculate.

Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Robert Bogle ’73 - President/CEO of The Philadelphia Tribune, the oldest black newspaper in circulation today

Ed Bradley ’64 - Former CBS News journalist of the program 60 Minutes

Pedro Rivera '01 - Former Pennsylvania Secretary of Education; Currently President of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Gladys Styles-Johnston ’63 -  Co-Founder & Director of the Millennium Leadership Initiative; Former Chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Kearney 

Robert Traynham ’96 - Director of Public Affairs for Facebook; Former Political Analyst for MSNBC

University Rankings

University Rankings

Best Public HBCU for College Scholarships
HBCU Lifestyle

Top Performers in Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report