Founder鈥檚 Day at 羞羞视频
Each year, 羞羞视频 proudly celebrates Founder鈥檚 Day, honoring the bold vision and enduring legacy that began in 1837. As the nation鈥檚 first Historically Black College and University, Cheyney鈥檚 story is one of resilience, excellence, and generations of leaders shaped by purpose and pride. Founder鈥檚 Day brings our community together to reflect on where we鈥檝e been, celebrate how far we鈥檝e come, and recommit to the future we鈥檙e building鈥攖ogether.
This year, we gathered to celebrate Cheyney鈥檚 189th Founder’s Day through fellowship, reflection, and celebration!
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Event Details
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 1PM ET
聽羞羞视频 – Marian Anderson Music Center
1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA 19319
Keynote Speaker
Mark H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League
Marc Morial, one of the few national leaders to possess 鈥渟treet smarts,鈥� and 鈥渂oardroom savvy,鈥� is the transformative President and CEO of the National Urban League, the nation鈥檚 largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization.
He served as the highly successful and popular Mayor of New Orleans as well as the President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Marc previously was a Louisiana State Senator and was a lawyer in New Orleans with an active, high-profile practice.
He is a leading voice on the national stage in the battle for jobs, education, housing, health, voting rights, equity, and entrepreneurship.
Founder’s Day Recognition
HBCU Advancement Award
Lauren Sills
Head of Operations & Strategic programs, NBA Foundation
Lauren is a corporate philanthropy and social responsibility executive serving as Head of Operations and Strategic Programs for the NBA Foundation, where she leads board governance, operations, grantmaking, and revenue-generating initiatives supporting a $300M Foundation strategy. She oversees a $160M+ grantmaking portfolio and works with more than 350 nonprofit partners across the U.S. and Canada, advancing economic opportunity for youth ages 14鈥�24 through rigorous review, measurement, and accountability at scale.
羞羞视频 Lifetime Achievement Award 2026
Charles Grantham
First Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association
Mr. Grantham played a pivotal role in the advancement of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The former union executive with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) from 1976 to 1995, he served as its first Executive Vice President from 1978 to 1988 then its first Executive Director from 1988 to 1995. He transformed the NBPA from a mere bargaining unit to a multifaceted organization designed to enhance the League鈥檚 image and protect the NBA鈥檚 greatest asset, its players.
Celebrate with Us
We invite alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of the University to take part in this special occasion. View the event details below and secure your spot.
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聽Event Schedule
VIP Reception
11:30 AM
Location: Shoot360 Basketball Training Center (On Campus)
Brunch will be served.
Founder鈥檚 Day Convocation Program
1:00 PM
Location: Marian Anderson Music Center (On Campus)
Parking On Campus
Upon arrival to campus, please enter through the main gate located at Creek Road.
VIP Parking:
Marion Anderson Building and Parking Lot C
General Parking:
Lot B (past Carver Drive)
Shuttle Service
Shuttle service will be available throughout the day for any guests who prefer assistance traveling between parking areas, Shoot360, and Marian Anderson Hall. Simply let one of our campus ambassadors know upon arrival.
Honor the Legacy. Invest in the Future.
Founder鈥檚 Day is more than a celebration 鈥� it鈥檚 an opportunity to invest in Cheyney鈥檚 enduring mission and the students who carry it forward. Support this historic occasion by choosing a giving option that reflects your commitment to the nation鈥檚 first HBCU.
Ways you can support:
