Cheyney University, the first historically Black college in the nation, has been able to fend off COVID-19 on campus as students return this fall, says University President Aaron A. Walton in mainlinetoday.com.

Its smaller student and staff population has allowed it to manage and mitigate health and safety risks.

Cheyney gave its residential students the choice this spring of remaining on campus or returning home.

“We felt it was important for us to provide our students—especially those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds—with access to the resources necessary to continue their education,” Walton stated.

Since March, Cheyney has screened for the COVID-19 infection, distributed personal protective equipment and practiced social distancing.

Campus services were modified and sanitized in high-use areas.

No coronavirus cases have been reported on campus so far.

Enrollment continues to increase, with the largest group of students this fall since 2013.

Walton also talked about the other tragic events that focus on the inequities in American society.

“We’ve called on our students to focus their energy on bringing constructive change to our society, asking them to use technology and resources as a means to adapt, overcome inequities and change our communities for the better.”

Read more of Walton’s comments here.

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