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Coppin State University is a public liberal arts university located in Northwest Baltimore. A historically black college, Coppin is one of 11 University System of Maryland schools. In 1900, Coppin was founded at the Colored High School as a training program for black elementary school teachers. The program became a department in 1902, and it became its own separate institution in 1909. The institution was named after Fanny Jackson Coppin, a black woman prominent in teacher education, in 1926. The name was changed again in 1938, 1950 and 1963. The most recent name change, to Coppin State University, happened in 2004. Coppin offers bachelor's degrees in 23 areas and master's degrees in 10 area...
Coppin State University is a public liberal arts university located in Northwest Baltimore. A historically black college, Coppin is one of 11 University System of Maryland schools. In 1900, Coppin was founded at the Colored High School as a training program for black elementary school teachers. The program became a department in 1902, and it became its own separate institution in 1909. The institution was named after Fanny Jackson Coppin, a black woman prominent in teacher education, in 1926. The name was changed again in 1938, 1950 and 1963. The most recent name change, to Coppin State University, happened in 2004. Coppin offers bachelor's degrees in 23 areas and master's degrees in 10 areas. The university is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and the teaching, nursing, rehabilitation counselor and social work programs are all accredited. Coppin is the only Maryland higher education institution that manages a public school. The Division I Coppin State Eagles are in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, and the Eagles have teams in eight sports. Student clubs include the Courier student newspaper, performance groups, academic and professional societies, service clubs and Greek life. Notable Coppin alumni include Stephanie Ready, the first woman to coach in men's professional sports.
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Melvin going to UConn; Towson gets Calvert Hall's Lee
Former Lake Clifton standout Cleveland Melvin committed to Connecticut on Thursday, picking the Huskies over DePaul, Memphis, Seton Hall and South Florida. "When I go to school next year, it's going to be exciting," said Melvin, a 6-foot-8, 210-pound...Tags: Rudy Gay, Josh Boone, University of Connecticut, Contracts, Ben Gordon
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Eagles men win finale at Coppin Center, 72-61
Branden Doughty scored 15 points and had 14 rebounds to lead Coppin State to a 72-61 victory over Washington Adventist (1-1) on Thursday night. Eddie Hayden added 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Eagles (3-1), who played their final game at the Coppin...Tags: Morgan State University, Chicago Bears, Chris Harris
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Doughty's double-double helps Coppin beat Washington Adventist
The Associated PressBranden Doughty scored 15 points and had 14 rebounds to lead Coppin State to a 72-61 victory over Washington Adventist on Thursday night. Eddie Hayden added 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Eagles (3-1), who played their final game at the Coppin Center.... -
Coppin men suffer 1st loss of season, 82-58, at Colorado
Cory Higgins scored 21 points to help the host Colorado men to an 82-58 rout of Coppin State (2-1). Lenny Young's 15 points led the Eagles. Honors: Towson senior forward Calvin Lee was named Colonial Athletic Association men's Player of the Week after...Tags: Defense, Armed Forces
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Eagles routed at Colorado, suffer first loss of season
The Associated PressFreshman Alec Burks hasn't wasted any time making an impact for Colorado. Playing in his second college game, Burks scored 18 points. He joined three other Colorado players in double figures in helping the Buffaloes emphatically hand Coppin State its...Tags: Philadelphia Eagles
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Mount St. Mary's: a loss, a win
From Sun staff reportsThe No. 17 Oklahoma men's basketball pulled away from Mount St. Mary's in the second half to earn a 95-71 victory in the season opener for both teams. Senior Jeremy Goode posted a team-high 18 points for the Mount in the loss. Trailing 49-36 at the half,...Tags: Morgan State University, NFL Preseason, Virginia Tech
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Brown scores 17 in Coppin State's win over West Virginia Tech
The Associated PressKareem Brown scored 17 points and Branden Doughty had 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead Coppin State to a 63-52 victory over West Virginia Tech on Saturday night. The Eagles (2-0) won their first two games of the season for the second time in three...Tags: Virginia Tech
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Harvey leads Loyola over Vermont
From Sun staff reportsBrett Harvey was 5-for-7 from 3-point range and finished with 23 points as Loyola beat visiting Vermont, 79-66, Friday in the season opener for both teams. Harvey's 23 came in front of an announced sellout of 2,100 at Reitz Arena. Vermont pulled...Tags: Morgan State University, Defense, Chris Harris, Armed Forces
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Marylanders who plan to sign college letters of intent
The following student-athletes plan to sign national letters of intent this week to accept college athletic scholarships. The early signing period, which opened Wednesday and runs through Nov. 18, includes basketball, lacrosse, baseball, softball,...Tags: Usher, Wrestling, Contracts, Colleges and Universities, Virginia Tech
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Maryland Division I men's basketball preview
Coppin State Coach: Fang Mitchell, 24th season at Coppin State, 371-321 2008-09 record: 13-19 overall, 9-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (third place) Top players: Michael Harper, G, So.; Eddie Hayden, F, Jr.; Mike Buckley, F, Jr.; Sam Coleman, C,...Tags: NFL Preseason, Climbing, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Chris Harris, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
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Want a 'dialogue on race'? It's happening
National leaders including President Barack Obama, former President Bill Clinton and Attorney General Eric H. Holder have recently called for a "dialogue on race" in America. Such a conversation is no doubt needed, but it should be noted that for more...Tags: National Government, Family, Barack Obama, National or Ethnic Minorities, Black History Month
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Brown scores 17 points to lead Coppin State to 62-53 victory over West Virginia Tech
BALTIMORE (AP) — Kareem Brown scored 17 points and Branden Doughty had 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead Coppin State to a 63-52 victory over West Virginia Tech on Saturday night. The Eagles (2-0) won their first two games of the season for the...Tags: Virginia Tech
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