Ãļ§Ö±²¥ was established on February 25, 1837, through the bequest of Richard Humphreys, making it the first institution of higher learning for African Americans.
At its founding in 1837, the University was named the African Institute. However, the name was changed several weeks later to the Institute for Colored Youth (ICY). In subsequent years, the University was renamed Ãļ§Ö±²¥ Training School for Teachers (July 1914), Ãļ§Ö±²¥ State Teacher’s College (1951), Ãļ§Ö±²¥ State College (1959), and eventually Ãļ§Ö±²¥ of Pennsylvania (1983).
Today, Ãļ§Ö±²¥ students represent a variety of races, cultures, and nationalities who receive quality instruction beyond the original vision of Humphreys.
Exploring A National Treasure
A presentation giving a detailed history of Ãļ§Ö±²¥ of Pennsylvania. Acknowledgements and Sources: Phil Pagliaro and F. Keith Bingham – Photos and Template; A Living Legend – The History of Ãļ§Ö±²¥ 1837-1951, Dr. Charlene Conyers;