Lincoln University (Pennsylvania)

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) built?1854
2. How big is Lincoln University (Pennsylvania)?422 acres
3. What is the location?Main campus near Oxford, Pennsylvania; second location in University City, Philadelphia
4. What is the public status?Became a public state-related institution in 1972
5. What is Lincoln University and why is it special?Lincoln University is the first U.S. college that gave degrees to Black students. It started in 1854 and shows how education can help everyone succeed.
6. When was Lincoln University founded and what was its original name?It began in 1854 and was first called the Ashmun Institute. It was created to give Black students a chance to learn and grow.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): Institutions of higher learning founded before 1964 with the primary mission of educating African Americans, playing a crucial role in advancing civil rights and educational equity.
Degree-Granting Institution: An educational establishment authorized to award academic degrees upon completion of specific study programs.
State-Related University: A university that receives public funding from the state but maintains a degree of autonomy in its governance and operations.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF): A non-profit organization that supports public historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) by providing scholarships, leadership development, and financial assistance to students.