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Wilberforce University is a private, coed, liberal arts historically African-American university located in Wilberforce, Ohio that is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church and participates in the United Negro College Fund.
Wilberforce was the first university owned and operated by African-Americans, and is named for the 18th century English statesman and abolitionist William Wilberforce. The school played a role in the Underground Railroad. The campus is located three miles from Xenia, Ohio and 21 miles from Dayton, Ohio.
Founded in 1856 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, Wilberforce closed temporarily in 1862 during the American Civil War and reopened the following year after being sold to the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Growth drove the need to build a new campus in 1967, located one mile away.
In 1974, a tornado destroyed much of the city of Xenia and the old campus, part of the Super Outbreak tornado storm. The old campus contains the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center. Other old campus buildings still in use include the Carnegie Library built in 1909, Shorter Hall built in 1922, and the Charles Leander Hill Gymnasium built in 1958.Wilberforce is one of two four-year institutions in the United States that require all students to participate in cooperative education[1] to meet graduation requirements. The cooperative program places students in interships that provide practical experience in addition to academic training.
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Hardaway named Wilberforce's interim president - Dayton Daily News
Hardaway named Wilberforce's interim presidentDayton Daily News, OH - May 3, 2008By Staff report DAYTON ??” The board of Wilberforce University have named Provost Patricia Hardaway as interim president of the historically black, ... Leader gets warm send-off - Dayton Daily News
Leader gets warm send-offDayton Daily News, OH - May 1, 2008By Stephanie Gottschlich DAYTON ??” Wilberforce University threw a send-off party Thursday night, May 1, for the Rev. Floyd Flake, the institution's ... John Bullock was active in law, community service - Cincinnati Enquirer
John Bullock was active in law, community serviceCincinnati Enquirer, OH - May 8, 2008He also served on the board of trustees at Wilberforce University. "He was very involved with Children's Hospital Medical Center," she said, listing just a ... Jackson hired as Springfield High girls hoops coach - Springfield News Sun
Jackson hired as Springfield High girls hoops coachSpringfield News Sun, OH - Apr 30, 2008Last season, Jackson served as an assistant coach for the Wilberforce University women's basketball program. "There is a lot of talent (in Springfield)," he ... Investigation into Central State University fire continues - Dayton Daily News
WHIO RadioInvestigation into Central State University fire continuesDayton Daily News, OH - May 2, 2008By Stephanie Gottschlich WILBERFORCE, Greene County ??” Investigators with the state fire marshal's office returned to Central State University on Friday, ...BREAKING NEWS: Morning Dorm Fire Hits Central State University WHIO RadioFire in dorm room at Central State University WTTE5 Students Injured In Central State University Dorm Fire WHIOtv.comWDTN - WHIOtv.comall 34 news articles
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