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Will Hobson 2008, Facing a past of racial trouble
West Chester U.'s president acknowledged mistakes, and alumni were happy with her talk., The Philadelphia Inquirer

This article from the Philadelphia Inquirer relates Madeline Adler's speech of 2/20/2008 that acknowledged WCU's history of discrimination and racism…

Will Hobson 2008, Head of West Chester Univ. to apologize for segregation in the school's past, The Philadelphia Inquirer

This article in the Philadelphia Inquirer discusses a planned speech by WCU President Madeline Adler on 2/20/2008, acknowledging WCU's history of…

1950, Robert Thomas Kerlin Obituary, JSTOR

This obituary for Robert Kerlin appeared in the Journal of Negro History in April 1950. It recounts Kerlin's life and professional career,…

A. N. Marquis 1963-1964, Tina Congleton, "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges", A. N. Marquis

Entry recognizing Ms. Congleton's academic excellence

Tags: Ernestine Congleton, Little Theater, NAACP, Student Government Association, Tina Congleton

Steven Rosch 1-23-2001, University has no class for having class on MLK day, Special Collections, Francis Harvey Green Library, West Chester University

This article written by Steven Rosch illuminates his concern for the disrespect that the university has regarding Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He…

1-23-2001, Student Poll Question: What do you think the University could do to make MLK Jr. Day better?, Special Collections, Francis Harvey Green Library, West Chester University

This student poll relays three students opinions that the university should cancel class on MLK Jr. day.

Emily Badger 2001, Black athletes are head of the class at Northwestern, Special Collections, Francis Harvey Green Library, West Chester University

This article explains how black students are able to use their athletic potential to further their academic success. Rates of graduation are discussed…

1968, NAACP Elects Officers, West Chester University

This article provides a list of newly elected officers for the West Chester's college chapter of the NAACP and when they assumed their duties.

Pugh 1969, N.A.A.C.P. plans week's activities, West Chester University

Article discusses upcoming Negro History week (Feb 11-18), highlighting a tea with the visiting artist Humbert Howard and a performance from a young…

Dean of Student Affairs, Student Activities February 14 - 18, 1966, WCU's College Chapter of N.A.A.C.P, February 14 - 18, 1966

Weekly newsletter distributed throughout the campus which highlighted important news, involving the arts, athletics and events sponsored by student…