Coppin State University’s Live Near the Nest program is making Maryland history by offering $50,000 in down payment assistance—the largest initiative of its kind in the state—to help faculty, staff and alumni achieve homeownership in West Baltimore’s historic Black neighborhoods. The program is already transforming lives by closing equity gaps, stabilizing communities and enabling participants to build generational wealth while deepening their ties to the neighborhoods where they live and work.
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Coppin State University announces new provost and vice president of academic affairs
Dr. Chanta M. Haywood has been appointed as Coppin State University’s new provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, bringing extensive higher education leadership experience and a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success.
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Coppin State University in collaboration with The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and Kate Spade New York launches SheCare Wellness Pod on campus
Coppin State University has partnered with The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and Kate Spade New York to launch the SheCare Wellness Pods on its campus, an innovative mental health support initiative aimed at empowering and destigmatizing mental wellness for Black women on HBCU campuses.
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Darrell Mosley named head coach for Coppin State women’s basketball team
Darrell Mosley has been selected to lead the Coppin State University’s women’s basketball program. He brings 15 years of collegiate coaching experience, most recently serving as associate head coach at Arizona State.
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Coppin State University Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship to Announce Youth Entrepreneurship Research Project
BALTIMORE – The Coppin State University Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship and the Annie E. Casey Foundation will launch a new research study focused on youth entrepreneurship and economic opportunity during the 2023 Economic Inclusion Conference at Coppin, on Thursday, April 27, 2023. The Excellence in Entrepreneurial Learning (EXCEL) Research Project will focus on current entrepreneurship […]
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Coppin State Softball Drops Series Finale to Maryland Eastern Shore
Submitted by Steve Kramer, Director of Athletic Communications BALTIMORE – Seryna Esparza had her third-straight multi-hit game as the Coppin State softball team fell to Maryland Eastern Shore, 7-1 on Saturday afternoon at CSU Softball Complex. The Eagles now stand at 4-22 overall and 1-10 in the MEAC. Esparza had two of the team’s four hits […]
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Divittorio Hits Pinch Hit Grand Slam in Ninth; Coppin State Baseball Falls at Maryland Eastern Shore, 5-4
Submitted by Steve Kramer, Director of Athletic Communications SALISBURY, Md. – A pinch hit grand slam by Anthony Divittorio was not enough as Coppin State’s baseball team dropped a 5-4 game at Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles now stand at 11-20 overall and 4-8 in the NEC. Coppin outhit the Hawks, 7-5, getting a pair […]
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Coppin State University Announces Honorees for Inaugural Gala
BALTIMORE – Coppin State University today announced the university will recognize Schwab Advisor Services and Charles Schwab Foundation, as well as three Coppin State University alumni, during its inaugural Coppin State University Gala. The inaugural gala, which will be held Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, will feature dinner, networking, music, and dancing, with […]
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Coppin State Baseball Splits NEC Doubleheader with Fairleigh Dickinson
Submitted by Steve Kramer, Director of Athletic Communications HANOVER, Md. – Brett Curran tied a school-record for hits in a game in the opener and Josh Hankins drove in four runs in the nightcap as the Coppin State baseball team split an NEC doubleheader against Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday at Joe Cannon Stadium. The Eagles now stand at […]
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Coppin State Softball Rallies for Win in Series Opener Against Howard
BALTIMORE – Coppin State’s softball team rallied for five runs in the sixth to defeat Howard University, 6-4 in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday afternoon. After falling, 11-3 in the nightcap, the Eagles now stand at 4-13 overall and 1-4 in the MEAC while the Bison move to 9-16 on the year and […]
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Coppin State Announces Leadership Change for Men’s Basketball
BALTIMORE – Coppin State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Juan Dixon will not return for the 2023-2024 season. Coppin Athletics Director Derek Carter today announced that Dixon is relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “After fully evaluating the men’s basketball program and performance, we feel a change of leadership is necessary moving forward,” said Carter. “We […]
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Coppin State University to Receive $1 Million in Grants from BGE to Support Students in STEM
BALTIMORE – Coppin State University has received a $1,000,000 grant from BGE to support the educational goals of Coppin students studying disciplines in science, technology, engineering, and math. The grant to Coppin is part of the $3 million in grants BGE will provide to HBCUs in Central Maryland, including Bowie State, and Morgan State Universities. […]