‘Chicken Soup’ book features city woman Jan 11, 2008
Now a senior at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Ms. Telford was a senior at Scranton High School when she submitted the essay to Teen Ink. She couldn t have been more surprised when Chicken Soup s editors contacted her one day out of the blue. (Scranton Times, PA)
State university presidents get raises Jan 4, 2008
David Soltz, who takes office this month at Bloomsburg University, also was ineligible for a raise, as was Cheyney University President Michelle Howard-Vital, who took office in August and is paid $190,000. The system awarded raises for merit based on a review of university standing in a variety of areas. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Clothing store owner Oct 10, 2007
Gordon has an associate's degree in fashion merchandising from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and has worked in major department stores and as a personal shopper since graduation. She also was an actress in California, with small parts in commercials and television programs, including "A Different World" and "L.A. Law.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Simpson having big year at MSU Oct 5, 2007
In nonconference action, Princeton will host Hampton on Saturday, and Division II Cheyney University will head down to Washington to face Howard. is a diverse individual with a lot of talents and accomplishments. (ESPN -- College Football News)
It's prime time for West Nile in the region Aug 14, 2007
On July 20, a mosquito sample carrying the West Nile virus was found in Thornbury Township in Chester County, in a residential neighborhood not far from Cheyney University. August and September are the peak seasons for West Nile, and infected mosquitos are often found in low-lying, marshy terrain, like where the insects were found in Thornbury, said Seth Lisinski, the Chester County Health Department s West Nile Virus Program Coordinator. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Athletes need right to choose Jul 29, 2007
He graduated and now runs the strength and conditioning program for all athletes at Cheyney University, according to that school s Web site. Would Felder have ended up on a similar productive career path had he never played football at Berwick or would he have slipped through the cracks and become a sad story. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
Vikings complete coaching staff Jul 27, 2007
He also has had one-year collegiate coaching stints at Cheyney University (Penn ... Also had one-year collegiate coaching stints at Cheyney University (Penn. (Wwuvikings.com)
Abducted woman seemed OK Jul 11, 2007
The Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduate was taken into custody in June after she went to retrieve her car from a crime scene, Griggs said. According to an Atlanta police report, Shernotta Walters was spotted standing in a Campbellton Road parking lot by an officer who "smelled a strong odor of marijuana." The officer had Walters point out his car, where marijuana, cash and a firearm were found. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Opinion: Sanctions against Cheyney will hurt Jul 10, 2007
If things weren't bad enough for Cheyney University on the football field, they're about to get worse. The NCAA announced last week that it was placing the athletic department on three years probation, including other sanctions, for infractions committed between summer 2002 and September 2006. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
News from the Pennsylvania General Assembly Jul 8, 2007
Members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus will hold "Rappin' with the Reps Part V" at Cheyney University on July 13. The program addresses conflict resolution, employment, gun violence, health and the media. (NEPA News, PA)
Sports briefs Jun 29, 2007
Cheyney University, a member of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, was placed on three years' probation by the NCAA for a series of major violations in the Division II school's football program. The violations include ineligible participation by players, unethical conduct by the former head coach Lee Brown and failure to monitor and lack of institutional control. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Former Cheltenham hoops players defend coach Jun 23, 2007
After serving as the ninth grade coach at her alma mater for a year, she is now the assistant women's basketball coach at Cheyney University. Johnson insists that playing for the Lady Panthers has always been about more than just basketball. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Jada Pierce Named Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Jun 23, 2007
Prior to Marist, Pierce spent two seasons as head coach at Cheyney University in Pennsylvania. At the Division II school, she was responsible for recruiting a player who earned all-conference honors and had a dozen players named scholar-athletes by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. (Umassathletics.com)
Laurel playwright has big dreams for play Jun 22, 2007
When Laurel resident Ray Quick was a quarterback at Cheyney University in Pennsylvania in the early 1980s, he enrolled in a writing class and immediately got off on the wrong foot. When he showed up for the first class late, blaming a hectic football schedule, the teacher, unimpressed, told him there was no way he would pass the course. (Laurel Leader, MD)
WSSU interim chancellor to lead Cheyney University Jun 19, 2007
Cheyney University is the oldest historically black college in the nation, and is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The school has about 1,550 students. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Cheyney University Jun 19, 2007
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Cheyney University names new president Jun 15, 2007
Friday 15 June, 2007. Michelle R. Howard-Vital will take over at Cheyney on July 30. (NEPA News, PA)
State Funding Supports Wistar Institute Vaccine Center: $4.2 Million to Pursue Universal Influenza Vaccine, Train Minority Students May 31, 2007
The funding also will enable Wistar to partner with Lincoln University and Cheyney University to provide research training to undergraduate minority students and their instructors. The funding, which will begin June 1 and extend for four years, includes support for research facilities, equipment, and supplies; internships for Lincoln and Cheyney students; and participation of Cheyney University faculty members and a program coordinator. (PR Newswire)
White students drawn to black colleges May 30, 2007
The first of what are now called historically black colleges and universities was Cheyney University in Pennsylvania, which was founded in 1837 so that blacks barred from attending many traditional schools could get advanced educations. Since then, more than 100 such institutions have been established in the U.S. and about 285,000 students attend the schools each year. (MSNBC -- Race)
Villanova Alum Earns Hall of Fame Honor May 4, 2007
Throughout his storied coaching career, Joe registered 237 victories as head of Florida A4-2004), Central State (OH) University (1981-93) and Cheyney University (1972-78). During his stint at Florida A led the Rattlers to five Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference titles and was named the MEAC Coach of the Year on three occasions. (Villanova.com)
Former FAMU coach to be inducted into Hall of Fame May 2, 2007
Do the Orlando Magic need to make a head coaching change. Results are not scientific. (Orlando Sentinel)
Seven Democrats want three Yeadon seats Apr 29, 2007
Johnson holds a master s degree in educational administration from Cheyney University, and a Pennsylvania Superintendent s Certification. She s employed as director by the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Health and Welfare Fund, and does independent contracting to improve public schools in the state. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Two Republicans contend for Aston position Apr 25, 2007
Fulginiti, who has resided in the township for 24 years, is a graduate of Interboro High School and Cheyney University. He is the owner of Aston Auto Tags and Fulginiti Insurance located at Five Points. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Darby Dems go head-to-head for judgeship Apr 23, 2007
Richards received his bachelor's degree in political science from Cheyney University and his master's degree in criminal justice from West Chester University. Richards graduated from the Delaware County Police Academy and the Pennsylvania State Police Academy in 1980 and FBI National Academy in 1995. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Darts & Laurels: Heroes and villains dominated the week Apr 21, 2007
LAUREL: To Ephren Taylor, a young entrepreneur who is donating $350,000 to Cheyney University to establish an academy for entrepreneurial high school and college students on the Delco campus. DART: To those who too often complain about the shortcomings of our education system, but do little to change things. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Entrepreneur eyes $350K for Cheyney U. Apr 20, 2007
com04/20/2007 THORNBURY --- America s youngest black CEO of a publicly traded company is planning to donate $350,000 to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania to establish an entrepreneurial academy for high school and college students on its Delaware County campus ... "The parallel development of an international program and the Ephren W. Taylor II Entrepreneurial Academy at Cheyney University will make our graduates an invaluable human capital resource for both developed and developing countries,"... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Zirin: Don Imus Apr 12, 2007
One of those schools, the historically black college Cheyney University, provided one of the most improbable Cinderella stories in NCAA history. Her lifetime record is an unbelievable 750-251. (Zmag.org)
Pa. announces $17M in health research funds Mar 27, 2007
Wistar's partners for the project are Cheyney University, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Lincoln University, Temple University and the ... The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, in collaboration with the Albert Einstein Medical Center, Cheyney University, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Geisinger Clinic, the Family Council of Philadelphia, and the City of Philadelphia, will receive $4. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Spencer: Kirkland knows hoops can help out in Chester Mar 25, 2007
Kirkland went on to play at Cheyney University, but bad knees slowed him down and finally an Achilles tendon tear ended his serious playing days. Back then, as today, the call of the streets in Chester was strong. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
'Pride' coach kept program afloat Mar 24, 2007
""I tried to find his spirit, his motivation, and look at some of the people he was impressed by - Thurgood Marshall and Jim Brown - and try and emulate some of them at the same time," said the actor known for his Oscar-nominated performance in Hustle & Flow.Ellis' career began when his father pushed him off a boat at age 6 and told him to stay afloat. The sport came easily to him. While swimming competitively at Cheyney University, about 20 miles east of Philadelphia, he took a job as a water... (The Morning Star)
Bowling Places Fifth at ECAC Championships Mar 12, 2007
Then Adelphi rebounded, defeating Cheyney University before falling to #15 Morgan State University 959-928. The Panthers closed out the day with a, 968-942 victory over #7 Sacred Heart University, posting a 2-2 record after one day of team competition. (Aupanthers.com)
U-Wire DC Bureau Mar 9, 2007
A couple weeks ago, police arrested a woman who had been loitering around the Cheyney University of Pennsylvania dorms. She was charged for prostitution and afterward told the police that she was HIV positive and had had sexual contact with ten male students. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Full Story from U-WIRE Mar 9, 2007
() Washington -- A couple weeks ago, police arrested a woman who had been loitering around the Cheyney University of Pennsylvania dorms ... Cheyney University quickly released a statement urging whoever had sexual contact with the woman to receive HIV/AIDS testing ... "Cheyney University takes this matter very seriously," the statement said. (U-Wire.com)
Fund-raising efforts surge for higher ed Mar 2, 2007
Fundraising totals for 2005-2006 at Philadelphia-area colleges and universities ranged from $610,000 at Cheyney University to $410 million at the University of Pennsylvania, which ranked fourth nationally behind only Stanford, Harvard and Yale ... While Swarthmore College and Penn State University supporters have seen their endowments exceed the $1 billion mark in the last decade, the largest percentage increase was at Cheyney University, where the endowment grew by nearly 2,000 percent, from... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Case of accused HIV hooker moved to Chesco Feb 22, 2007
com02/22/2007 MEDIA COURTHOUSE -- Jurisdiction has been moved to Chester County for the suspected prostitute -- who police said admitted she s HIV-positive -- charged with having oral sex for money with several Cheyney University students. Judge Frank T. Hazel agreed with a motion by defense attorney Lisa DiNicola that the dorm where the alleged sexual encounter occurred with Sakinah Floyd, 35, is not in Delaware County. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Alleged HIV-positive prostitute seeks medication in prison Feb 17, 2007
Saturday 17 February, 2007. Sakinah Floyd, 35, told District Judge Richard Cappelli at a preliminary hearing Thursday that she had been without her medication since her arrest. (NEPA News, PA)
Darts & Laurels: Snow excuse for stranding of motorists Feb 17, 2007
DART: To Sakinah Floyd, the woman who told police that she is HIV-positive and who also is facing prostitution charges after being arrested in a Cheyney University dorm ... LAUREL: To the Cheyney University officials who reacted quickly and correctly in urging students to get testing for HIV and even offered transportation to local hospitals. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Editorial: A reminder of importance of AIDS education Feb 16, 2007
That would have been bad enough. What was worse was that Floyd allegedly told authorities she was HIV-positive - and she wasn t sure that all of the 10 men she had sex with had used condoms during their encounters. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Prostitute gives college HIV scare Feb 16, 2007
CHEYNEY - A prostitute caught servicing students at Cheyney University has stirred up HIV/AIDS fears this week ... Following the incident, officials at Cheyney University released a bulletin warning students that Floyd had solicited students for sex in both Yarnall and Truth Halls, and urged students who had any sexual contact with the woman to report for testing and to begin receiving prophylactic medication to prevent the spread of HIV.. (News of Delaware County, PA)
Photo Gallery Feb 15, 2007
The alleged HIV-infected hooker police say had sex with a number of Cheyney University students has an arrest record in Philadelphia dating to the early 90s. Sakinah Kenyell Floyd, 35, of the 100 block of Garrett Road, Upper Darby, was arrested in Delaware County Thursday on charges of prostitution, reckless endangerment, open lewdness, criminal solicitation and aggravated assault, according to the criminal complaint. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Media tossed out of meeting on Cheyney campus Feb 14, 2007
The students, however, made it clear they did not want to discuss the incident or its effect on students with anyone outside Cheyney. The meeting was called after Sakinah Kenyell Floyd, 34, of Upper Darby, was arrested by campus police last Thursday. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Alleged prostitute has lengthy arrest sheet Feb 14, 2007
com02/14/2007 The alleged HIV-infected hooker police say had sex with a number of Cheyney University students has an arrest record in Philadelphia dating to the early 90s. Sakinah Kenyell Floyd, 35, of the 100 block of Garrett Road, Upper Darby, was arrested in Delaware County Thursday on charges of prostitution, reckless endangerment, open lewdness, criminal solicitation and aggravated assault, according to the criminal complaint. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Bowling Takes Down Bowie State in Day One of The Capital Classic Feb 13, 2007
The Panthers finished the day in fourth place in Pool A with a total pin fall of 3978 outscoring St. Peters College, St. Francis University, and Cheyney University. Adelphi returns to action on February 11 when they close out the Capital Classic in Dover, Delaware. (Aupanthers.com)
Cheyney looking to quell HIV scare with awareness Feb 13, 2007
Cheyney University officials and prosecutors are springing into action after an alleged HIV positive prostitute told police she had sex with 10 male students last week and couldn't confirm if all used condoms. Police were called to a Cheyney dormitory Feb. 8 after receiving reports of a woman running through Truth Hall nude. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Cheyney officials urge HIV testing after arrest Feb 12, 2007
Officials at the school would only say that a woman who visited two dorms was arrested on charges of soliciting sex and that she admitted being HIV-positive, the Associated Press reported. Cheyney officials could not be reached for comment Saturday. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Police issue warning about HIV-positive prostitute Feb 11, 2007
Sunday 11 February, 2007. University officials urged anyone who has had sexual contact with the woman to seek an HIV test immediately. (NEPA News, PA)
Cops: Woman claiming to be HIV-positive faces prostitution charges Feb 10, 2007
Sakinah K. Floyd, 34, of the 100 block of Garrett Road, told university police she had sex with 10 male students and couldn't confirm if all used condoms, an affidavit states. Asked about a medication in her possession, she said it was for her HIV treatment, police said. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Aston Names Fulginiti Interim Commissioner Feb 3, 2007
"We look forward to their staying involved in the community and the First Ward." Fulginiti grew up in Prospect Park and is a 1976 Interboro High School grad. He earned a bachelor's degree from Cheyney University in 1979, majoring in industrial arts to become a teacher. He eschewed a teaching career after six months in a Lower Merion middle school classroom. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Sestak focuses on helping small businesses in Delco Jan 30, 2007
Sestak also met with Cheyney University officials Monday to discuss small business programs that help spur economic development in the community, and talked with the Ridley Park Business and Professional Association over the weekend. "I very much believe that small businesses create almost all the new jobs (in the U.S.)," Sestak said. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
MLK Day in Delco: 'You can't hear his message enough' Jan 16, 2007
Children from St. Katherine Drexel worked with Cheyney University alumni to pack dozens of bags full of litter at Ninth and Highland. Widener University nursing students held blood pressure screenings and repaired wheelchairs and walkers. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Rock falls by 62-48 decision to Concord Jan 4, 2007
The Rock returns to action on Sunday, when it will be at Cheyney University in suburban Philadelphia for a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference "crossover" game. Tipoff is set for 1 p.m. The game can be heard live via. (Rockathletics.com)
Black History of College Education Dec 28, 2006
The school later became known as Cheyney University, which remains the oldest historically black institute of higher education in the United States. 1862 Mary Jane Patterson becomes the first African American woman to receive a bachelor's degree i the United States, from Oberlin College in Ohio. (Suite101.com)
Hopkins Finishes Second at Ursinus Indoor Track Classic Dec 11, 2006
The event was won by Cheyney University with 130 points as the Blue Jays finished second with 114 points. Ursinus, Virginia State and Haverford rounded out the top five as the teams finished with 61. (Hopkinssports.com)
New program teaches Chester students the skills they’ll need to land a job Nov 22, 2006
Cruz said she wants to attend Delaware State University to major in forensic nursing and minor in criminal justice, while Thomas said he hopes to study physical therapy at Cheyney University and Temple University. "Being in that class setting that is specifically on getting ready for a job, it helps because when I get out of college I want to pursue a more high-paying job," Thomas added. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Waters’ death is a shock to his friends Nov 21, 2006
"For a guy his size coming out of Cheyney University, for what he was able to do in the National Football League, I think it gives a lot of hope to a lot of guys in small schools and small programs," said former Eagles wide receiver Mike Quick. "I think that s one of the things he took back to Cheyney because I know he would be back there a lot. He gave a lot of those kids hope that they could possibly play in the NFL, too. Andre Waters did it.". (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Former NFL Star Waters Dies Nov 21, 2006
" Waters had just completed his first season as defensive coordinator at Division II Fort Valley State in Fort Valley, Ga. He also had coaching stints at Morgan State, USF, Saint Augustine's College in Raleigh, N.C., and Alabama State. Waters spent four seasons at Saint Augustine's College with Coach Michael Costa, who was Waters' secondary coach when Waters played at Cheyney University. As one of the NFL's hardest hitters, Waters was sometimes referred to as a dirty player, but Costa disagreed.... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Editorial: King’s dream hangs in balance as power shifts Nov 15, 2006
In 1973 she spoke at the dedication of a residence hall named for her husband at Cheyney University in Thornbury where her sister, Edythe Scott Bagley, was a professor. "He was about changing conditions in a society so that all people could live together in harmony with justice and peace," said Mrs. King, who died in January at the age of 78. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Ed Bradley, The Journalist Nov 13, 2006
He attended Cheyney State College (now Cheyney University of Pennsylvania) in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1964 with a degree in Education. His first job was teaching sixth grade at the William B. Mann Elementary School in Philadelphia's Wynnefield community. (Playfuls.com)
Journalism Pioneer Ed Bradley Dead at 65 Nov 10, 2006
After graduating from the historically black Cheyney State College (now Cheyney University of Pennsylvania), he launched his radio career as jazz DJ and news reporter in 1963. He moved to New York's WCBS radio four years later. (Forbes -- Technology)
Band music tuned out (Jen Waters) Nov 6, 2006
Currently a freshman studying music education at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in Cheyney, Pa. he wants to return to the District and build up the music program. (Washington Times, DC)
Meet the candidates for state House -- Tom Rolland Oct 26, 2006
Educational background: Cheyney University, Bachelor of Arts, 1994. Temple University, Master of Arts, urban studies, 1997. (Roxborough Review, PA)
Darts & Laurels: GIs drive on; Pa. pols lose bunker mentality Oct 21, 2006
LAUREL: To Cheyney University s football team, which captured its first win on the gridiron in ages last weekend against Mansfield. Let s hope it s a sign of a turnaround. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
'She stood very tall' Aug 26, 2006
now Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. Mrs. Lee began her teaching career in and moved to Baltimore in 1931, where she taught sixth grade in city schools while she continued her education. (SunSpot.net)
Accused killers head for trial date Aug 3, 2006
He was said to have been a "respectful young man" coming from a "strong family background." Palmer planned to attend Cheyney University in the fall. According to reports, the prosecution called Thompson's brother, Andre Tutt, to the stand and showed the surveillance video in court last week. (Roxborough Review, PA)
In the Media Jul 29, 2006
July 17, 2006 Temple University, in collaboration with Geisinger Medical Center, Bloomsburg University, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and Insight Telehealth, will receive $4. 15 million to test an Internet-based telemedicine system designed to help overweight and obese people improve weight loss and insulin sensitivity by using self-monitoring, education, a supervised chat room, bulletin boards and e-mail. (Temple News, PA)
