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Homecoming 2026 | Oct 8-11
Cheyney University Homecoming returns this October! Visit the official Homecoming page for the complete schedule, guest registration, parking information, vendor details, and everything you need to plan your visit. View Homecoming Details The post Homecoming 2026 | Oct 8-11…
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8. Melrose Cottage (c. 1785)
Melrose Cottage (c. 1785) Back to Tour Page Back Next Predating the university itself, Melrose is the oldest surviving structure on campus and one of the oldest buildings associated with any HBCU in the United States. Originally constructed as a farmhouse, it later became the…
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7. Carnegie Hall (1909)
Carnegie Hall (1909) Back to Tour Page Back Next Built with support from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, Carnegie Hall originally served as the university’s library and intellectual center. Its crown jewel, the Great Room, remains one of the most beautiful and historic spaces on…
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6. Dudley Hall (1938)
Dudley Hall (1938) Back to Tour Page Back Next Originally constructed as the university’s gymnasium, Dudley Hall reflected Cheyney’s commitment to the physical, social, and cultural development of its students. Following renovations, the building evolved into a center for fine…
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5. Browne Hall (1928)
Browne Hall (1928) Back to Tour Page Back Next Browne Hall was constructed as an academic and administrative building and quickly became a center for learning on campus. For decades, classrooms inside Browne Hall prepared future teachers, scientists, and civic leaders. The…
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4. Burleigh Hall (1928)
Burleigh Hall (1928) Back to Tour Page Back Next Originally built as a men’s residence hall, Burleigh Hall was constructed and named by Cheyney State Teachers College during a period of institutional growth and campus expansion. The building bears the name of renowned composer…
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3. Biddle Hall (1929)
Biddle Hall (1929) Back to Tour Page Back Next Constructed during one of the university’s most significant periods of expansion, Biddle Hall served as both an academic and administrative facility. Today it remains the university’s primary administrative building. Its history…
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2. Humphreys Hall (1903)
Humphreys Hall (1903) Back to Tour Page Back Next Named for founder Richard Humphreys, Humphreys Hall was among the first buildings constructed after Cheyney relocated from Philadelphia in 1902. Originally housing classrooms, dining facilities, student residences, and vocational…
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1. Emlen Hall (1903)
Emlen Hall (1903) Back to Tour Page Back Next Constructed alongside Humphreys Hall, Emlen Hall helped establish Cheyney’s first residential campus. Named for the Emlen family, longtime supporters of educational opportunity for African Americans, the building provided housing…
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Cheyney senior wins resilience honor after overcoming college hardships
The Philadelphia Tribune: Cheyney senior wins resilience honor after overcoming college hardships Marshall’s path to the award was not easy. Before enrolling at Cheyney, the nation’s oldest historically Black university, Marshall earned an associate degree in communications from…