HBCUs in Pennsylvania
There are 2 HBCUs in Pennsylvania on this site. Pick a school to give, get involved and see its upcoming events.
Schools
- Cheyney University of PennsylvaniaCheyney
- Lincoln UniversityLincoln University
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.
Register by Oct 19.
Register to voteState elections siteFind your legislators
- 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)