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Cheyney University Hosts Admissions Reception at African-American Museum

04/12/10

CHEYNEY, PA (April 12, 2010) — Cheyney University of Pennsylvania will be hosting a special reception for prospective students and guidance counselors this Saturday, April 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the African-American Museum, 701 Arch Street in Philadelphia.

This reception, sponsored by the Office of Admissions, will inform students and guidance professionals about the many academic opportunities at Cheyney University. Tips and advice about navigating the admissions process will be shared, along with valuable information regarding financial aid and the scholarship process.

This fun and informative event will be coupled with a complimentary lunch and tours of the museum. The African American Museum in Philadelphia is the first institution built by a major United States city to house and interprets the life and work of African Americans.

To RSVP to this event visit www.cheyney.edu and click on admissions news and events link. For more information about the exciting opportunities at Cheyney University, call the Office of Admissions at 610-399-2275.

 

About Cheyney University
Cheyney University is the nation’s oldest historically Black institution of higher education. It is also the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE.) Now celebrating its 26th year, PASSHE comprises Pennsylvania’s 14 public universities, with a combined enrollment of more than 112,500, making it the largest provider of higher education in the Commonwealth. At its inception, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania successfully provided free classical education for qualified young people, and today the university offers baccalaureate degrees in more than 30 disciplines and six master’s degree programs. For more information, please visit the website at http://www.cheyney.edu.