Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Cheyney, Pennsylvania · Founded 1837 · Public

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You don't need to be an alum to show up for Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Students need employers, mentors and people in the stands, and anyone can buy from the campus bookstore.

Join the alumni association events The National Alumni Association sells tickets to Homecoming events.
Attend a game See Wolves athletics.
Give in-kind or sponsor The giving page lists in-kind gifts and naming rights.
Follow on Instagram See what's happening on campus.
Alumni association For graduates who want to stay connected.

Upcoming events

Thursday, Oct 8Top 40 Under 40 (Alumni Association)Cheyney, PA
Oct 9–11Homecoming 2026 (Alumni Association)Cheyney University

See the full school calendar

Vote in Pennsylvania

Elected leaders decide how much public money HBCUs get, and their choices reach private HBCUs too. Here is what's on the ballot and how to vote. We don't endorse candidates.

Election Day: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
Registration deadline: October 19, 2026. Register online, by mail, or at agencies such as PennDOT.
Early voting: The state's page lists no in-person early voting; mail ballot applications are due October 27, 2026, and polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 3.
Races to watch: Gov. Josh Shapiro is running for another term, so the governor's and lieutenant governor's races are on the ballot. All 203 state House seats and 25 of 50 state Senate seats are also up. The governor and legislature set funding for Cheyney University and Lincoln University. There is no U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania this year.
Ballot measures: No ballot measures are listed for this election yet.

HBCU news in Pennsylvania

The 2026-27 state budget, signed July 12, 2026, includes $1.1 million more for Lincoln University, bringing its state funding to $22,985,000, a 5% increase. (pa.gov)