We Need Your Signature to Request a Cheyney U. National Alumni Association Special Meeting
The Issue
We urge every member of the Cheyney community who cares about the university's future to sign this Petition.
Have you ever attended Cheyney? Cheyney University holds a special place in the hearts of its matriculates,* graduates, current students, faculty, staff, administrators, stakeholders, and supporters. Its legacy as the country's oldest historically Black university is not just a point of pride but a beacon of hope and opportunity for generations past and present. However, to ensure Cheyney's continued success and relevance, the equitable education of its current and future students, it is imperative that we, as a community, come together to focus on the pressing needs and challenges facing the university today.
Recent feedback from students, matriculates, graduates, and stakeholders highlight several critical issues that need immediate attention. These include improving academic opportunities, ensuring continuity in our programs, addressing student-reported concerns about campus conditions, and strengthening support systems for those currently enrolled. Moreover, for Cheyney to thrive long-term, we need to prioritize career pathway development and robust leadership recruitment at the national level to the local/campus levels. WATCH THE CU OLIVE BRANCH STORYBOARD
Preserving Cheyney’s rich institutional history is essential: it anchors our identity and affirms the significance of the University’s mission. Keeping that history alive and relevant requires meaningful participation from students, faculty, staff, matriculates, and graduates in major university conversations—including presidential succession planning.
A special meeting of the Cheyney University National Alumni Association (CUNAA) will provide a platform for discussing these topics and forging a path forward. By coming together, we can craft actionable plans to responsibly support student success and strengthen Cheyney's foundation for the future.
We urge every member of the Cheyney community who cares about the university's future to SIGN BELOW. You may view the details and ask questions by clicking PETITION. Your support is crucial in advocating for transparency, inclusive discussions, and progressive actions that will benefit Cheyney University for years to come. Signing this petition is more than a call to action; it's a commitment to preserving the legacy of an institution that has been a cornerstone of education, empowerment, and excellence.
Please join us in this vital initiative by signing the petition today and help ensure that Cheyney University remains a shining light for future generations. To request the available bylaws PDF or receive registration information to Join the Cheyney Olive Branch 🕊️ Matriculate & Graduate Call to Action, text “CUNAA BYLAWS” or “CU OLIVE BRANCH” to 404-500-7801. If you would like to speak directly, please text “Call Me About CU” to 404-500-7801, and a volunteer will reach out as soon as possible to arrange a call back time.
Matriculate* means a person formally admitted to and enrolled in a college or university. In this outreach, “Cheyney matriculates” refers to people who enrolled at Cheyney or its predecessor institutions, whether or not they completed a degree there.¹ CUNAA BYLAWS
> ¹ "Matriculate.* (n.d.). In *Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary". Retrieved November 8, 2026, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matriculate
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The Issue
We urge every member of the Cheyney community who cares about the university's future to sign this Petition.
Have you ever attended Cheyney? Cheyney University holds a special place in the hearts of its matriculates,* graduates, current students, faculty, staff, administrators, stakeholders, and supporters. Its legacy as the country's oldest historically Black university is not just a point of pride but a beacon of hope and opportunity for generations past and present. However, to ensure Cheyney's continued success and relevance, the equitable education of its current and future students, it is imperative that we, as a community, come together to focus on the pressing needs and challenges facing the university today.
Recent feedback from students, matriculates, graduates, and stakeholders highlight several critical issues that need immediate attention. These include improving academic opportunities, ensuring continuity in our programs, addressing student-reported concerns about campus conditions, and strengthening support systems for those currently enrolled. Moreover, for Cheyney to thrive long-term, we need to prioritize career pathway development and robust leadership recruitment at the national level to the local/campus levels. WATCH THE CU OLIVE BRANCH STORYBOARD
Preserving Cheyney’s rich institutional history is essential: it anchors our identity and affirms the significance of the University’s mission. Keeping that history alive and relevant requires meaningful participation from students, faculty, staff, matriculates, and graduates in major university conversations—including presidential succession planning.
A special meeting of the Cheyney University National Alumni Association (CUNAA) will provide a platform for discussing these topics and forging a path forward. By coming together, we can craft actionable plans to responsibly support student success and strengthen Cheyney's foundation for the future.
We urge every member of the Cheyney community who cares about the university's future to SIGN BELOW. You may view the details and ask questions by clicking PETITION. Your support is crucial in advocating for transparency, inclusive discussions, and progressive actions that will benefit Cheyney University for years to come. Signing this petition is more than a call to action; it's a commitment to preserving the legacy of an institution that has been a cornerstone of education, empowerment, and excellence.
Please join us in this vital initiative by signing the petition today and help ensure that Cheyney University remains a shining light for future generations. To request the available bylaws PDF or receive registration information to Join the Cheyney Olive Branch 🕊️ Matriculate & Graduate Call to Action, text “CUNAA BYLAWS” or “CU OLIVE BRANCH” to 404-500-7801. If you would like to speak directly, please text “Call Me About CU” to 404-500-7801, and a volunteer will reach out as soon as possible to arrange a call back time.
Matriculate* means a person formally admitted to and enrolled in a college or university. In this outreach, “Cheyney matriculates” refers to people who enrolled at Cheyney or its predecessor institutions, whether or not they completed a degree there.¹ CUNAA BYLAWS
> ¹ "Matriculate.* (n.d.). In *Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary". Retrieved November 8, 2026, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matriculate
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