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C E L E B R AT I N G BLACK HISTORY HBCUs By Meghan Modafferi EMPOWERING EDUCATION Coppin State University impacts Baltimore and beyond. 82 FEBRUARY 2014 ★ usairwaysmag.com graduating its first four-year class of teachers a little more than 40 years later. The college continued to grow, gaining accreditation in 1962, establishing a nursing school in 1974 (celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2014), and officially achieving university status in 2004. Today, CSU students can study in one of four thriving colleges - arts & science and education; business; nursing; and behavioral and social sciences. The university is most widely celebrated for its nursing, criminal justice, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and teaching programs. Of course, no matter which major students choose, they'll graduate prepared to engage in analytical thought, display socially responsible behavior, and embark on a lifetime of learning. PHOTOS COURTESY OF COPPIN STATE UNIVERSITY Alumnus Bishop L. Robinson was the first African American police commissioner in Baltimore. Alumna Jan Lennon was the first female director of security at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. As these and many other successful graduates show, Coppin State University (CSU) is committed to improving its local and national community. But why stop there? In its mission statement, CSU not only encourages students to become "critical, creative, and compassionate citizens of the community," but also "leaders of the world." The university's namesake, Fanny Jackson Coppin, was a model leader. Although born into slavery, she became an influential teacher, principal, and school founder in adulthood. Passionate about making education available for African American students, Coppin eventually became the second African American woman to graduate from college. To celebrate her memory, CSU makes a special effort to reach first-generation college students. Founded in 1900, CSU began as a oneCoppin State University year training class for African American 2500 West North Avenue teachers who wanted to work in Baltimore's Baltimore, MD 410.951.3000 segregated elementary schools. The program coppin.edu filled an important need and expanded, Clockwise from left: Nursing students learn practical lessons; proud graduates; Coppin State University entrance http://www.coppin.edu http://www.coppin.edu 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