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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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Life after college: high unemployment and depressed wages
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Digest: I'll Have Another works out at Pimlico
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Sunday's local roundup: Poquoson's Pinder helps Hokies beat Maryland
COLLEGES Pinder boosts Hokies Baseball: Sophomore Chad Pinder of Poquoson had two hits and drove in a run to help Virginia Tech beat Maryland 6-2. The Hokies took two of the three games in the ACC series at English Field in Blacksburg. More baseball:...Tags: Virginia Tech Hokies, Hampton Pirates, Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens, College of William and Mary, Maryland Terrapins
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Compassion and vigilance a good mix for new CASA volunteers
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UMBC president named among world's most influential leaders
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Five appointed to HCC Board of Trustees
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Looking at the college hoops transfers from Baltimore, DI schools in Maryland
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