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 finally Ãļ§Ö±²¥ of Pennsylvania (1983).
History of Ãļ§Ö±²¥
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; www.cheyney.edu.
For more information regarding Ãļ§Ö±²¥ archives, please contact F. Keith Bingham at (610) 399 2557.