BLACK FACTS: HBCUs

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Allen University in Columbia, SC

http://www.allenuniversity.edu/default.asp

Founded in 1870 by the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, Allen University is the first institution of higher education in South Carolina founded by African Americans for the express purpose of educating African Americans. It is a Christian Liberal Arts institution of higher education and has a distinguished history, rich in the tradition of promoting spiritual growth and preparing men and women to become productive leaders in an ever-changing society.

From Wikipedia:
Allen University was founded in 1870 as Payne Institute, dedicated to providing education to freed African-American slaves. In 1890 it was renamed Allen University in honor of Bishop Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The university remains connected to the denomination, which is in the Methodist family of churches.

The university in Columbia, South Carolina now has over 500 students and still serves a predominantly Black constituancy. It is located near and cooperates with Benedict College, a similar Liberal arts college, but of the Baptist pursuasion.

Dr. Charles E. Young is the 23rd president of Allen University, having been installed in 2004.

It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer B.A. and B.S. degrees.

Five of the buildings have been designated by the US Department of the Interior as a Historic District.