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C E L E B R AT I N G BLACK HISTORY HBCUs Preserving the past at Cheyney University THE HOME OF A HERO By David Brooks Alston and Rainie N. Williams ★ 68 FEBRUARY 2014 usairwaysmag.com to join the Union. Afterward, Cheyney returned to his estate to farm and focused on developing innovative and highly successful farming techniques. The ICY, which was founded by Quakers in Philadelphia, moved 25 miles west to the Cheyney farm in 1902. The school trained students to become teachers, tradesmen, scientists, and farmers. In 1913, the institute became the State Normal School, and then the Cheyney State Teachers College in 1951. By 1959, the school was renamed Cheyney State College, and in 1983, it joined the Pennsylvania System of Higher Education as Cheyney University. Today, Cheyney students are a diverse mix of races, cultures, and nationalities. They earn bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees in 30 disciplines, as well as master's degrees in education and public administration. Graduates go on to successful careers in law, journalism, medicine, business, science, communication, and government service. Well-known alumni include journalist Ed Bradley of 60 Minutes; Jim Vance, NBC news anchor in Washington, DC; PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY Founded in 1837, Cheyney University was the first institution of higher education for blacks in the U.S. Once known as the Institute for Colored Youth (ICY), the university is located in Thornbury Township, Pennsylvania, and spans both Chester and Delaware counties on land once owned by Squire Thomas Cheyney, a sub-lieutenant in the local militia and an unsung Revolutionary War hero. In 1777, during the height of the American Revolution, Cheyney observed the British crossing a ford to encircle George Washington's troops. Cheyney rode to warn General Washington that the British were flanking them to the north. This report contradicted the predicted British attack route. While the British General William Howe defeated the patriots, Washington was able to escape, in part due to Cheyney's warning. After the war, Cheyney was chosen as 108 South Front Street one of the delegates to the Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 267.639.4921 Convention to ratify the Constitution. In cheyneyfoundation.org 1787, Pennsylvania became the second state Clockwise from left: Cheyney's diverse student body; the historic quad on campus; all-natural basil growing in the aquaponics facility; chemistry professor Adedoyin Adeyiga teaches students in the laboratory. http://www.cheyneyfoundation.org http://www.cheyneyfoundation.org http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - February 2014

Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Diversions: Public Markets
Diversions: Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale
Diversions: The Philadelphia Mint
Connections
Style Spotlight: Cruise Control
Adventure: Skiing Salt Lake City
Adventure: Arizona Wet & Wild
Gear Up: Workout Tools
US Airways: History of African Americans in Aviation
Travel Feature: Eleuthera in the Bahamas
Great Tastes: Phoenix Dining
University of California at San Diego
Celebrate Black History Month: HBCUs
Best of Health: Desert Institute for Spine Care
Best of Health: Miami Beach Foot & Ankle Surgery
Visit Tri-Valley, California
Must Read: I'll Take You There by Greg Kot
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Giving: The Hope Takes Flight Campaign
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - February 2014