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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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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: Elementary Schools, History, National Government, Middle Schools, Black History
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Hampton women's basketball preview
Hampton at a glance Coach: David Six. Last season's record: 16-16, 9-7 MEAC. Games to watch: William and Mary at HU, 7 p.m., Nov. 19; HU at Old Dominion, 2 p.m., Dec. 20; Coppin State at HU, 4 p.m., Jan. 9; HU at N.C. A&T, 6 p.m., Jan. 18; N.C. A&T...Tags: College of William and Mary, National Collegiate Athletic Association
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ODU, CNU men gain soccer wins
In men's soccer, Old Dominion (10-4-2, 5-3-2) kept its hopes alive of qualifying for the four-team Colonial Athletic Association tournament, winning its Senior Night game 3-0 Friday against Drexel as Nane Joseph and Yannick Smith scored in the first half'...Tags: Florida State University, College of William and Mary, Big East Conference, Old Dominion University, Virginia Tech
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Friday's college roundup: ODU, CNU men gain soccer wins
Daily PressIn men's soccer, Old Dominion (10-4-2, 5-3-2) kept its hopes alive of qualifying for the four-team Colonial Athletic Association tournament, winning its Senior Night game 3-0 Friday against Drexel against Nane Joseph had a goal and two assists. Joseph...Tags: Florida State University, College of William and Mary, Old Dominion University, Virginia Tech
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•The Alzheimer's Association Greater Maryland Chapter, Bon Secours Baltimore Health System and Coppin State University Helene Fuld School of Nursing will present a forum on memory loss from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m Nov. 7 at Coppin's Tawes Center...Tags: Alzheimer's Disease, Hospitals and Clinics, Colleges and Universities, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Diseases
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Joan M. Jenifer, payroll clerk
Joan M. Jenifer, a retired accounting and payroll clerk, died Oct. 12 of cancer at the Joseph Richey Hospice. She was 73.
Joan Maxine Brown was born and raised in Baltimore. She was a 1954 graduate of St. Francis Academy in East Baltimore and attended...Tags: Wages and Pensions, Hospitals and Clinics, Death and Dying, People
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Gala
Special to The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's annual gala has retained its status as the kickoff event to Baltimore's social season - and the party to see and be seen at. Hundreds of formally dressed folks swirled under a tent just outside Meyerhoff Symphony Hall to...Tags: National Government, Colleges and Universities, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Government, Finance
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High school teams raise breast cancer awareness
Seeing pink throughout October makes sisters Cara and Mary Kate Facchina feel fortunate.
More than most teenagers, the Mount de Sales tennis players understand the importance of the pink initiatives supported by many high school teams during breast...Tags: Breast Cancer, Illnesses, Breast, Volleyball, Hospitals and Clinics
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Flood of dollars helping Md. cope
The enormous federal stimulus program is delivering billions of dollars across Maryland in uneven waves, a Baltimore Sun analysis shows, with some struggling areas faring better than others. Parts of the state have benefited from Washington's desire to...Tags: Population, Contracts, Biotechnology, World War II (1939-1945), Martin O'Malley
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Verna Day-Jones
Verna Day-Jones, a versatile Baltimore actress who during her more than 60-year career working on stage, in film and in television was critically acclaimed for her portrayal of Harriet Tubman, died of undetermined causes Friday at Union Memorial Hospital....Tags: Consumer Electronics Industry, Hospitals and Clinics, Wanted (movie), Harriet Tubman, John Day
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Towson's Mangione named CAA Player of the Week
Towson junior midfielder Marco Mangione (Calvert Hall), who scored three of the Tigers' four goals in 2-1 soccer victories over No. 23 George Mason and No. 20 Old Dominion last week, was named the Colonial Athletic Association's Player of the Week. ......Tags: Hollinger Incorporated, George Mason
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Colleges roundup: Maryland gives Virginia Tech its first ACC women's soccer loss
Daily PressDanielle Hubka, Ashley Grove and Becky Kaplan each scored for No. 19 Maryland (10-2-1, 2-2-1 ACC) as it gave No. 12 Virginia Tech its first ACC loss, 3-1 at College Park, Md. Jennifer Harvey scored the lone goal for the Hokies (10-3-0, 4-1-0), who fall...Tags: Florida State University, Colleges and Universities, Old Dominion University, Clubs and Associations, Florida A&M University
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