BALTIMORE – Coppin State University Homecoming 2023 kicks off February 12, 2023, and we welcome all to join us in celebrating 123 years of Coppin State history, honoring the community we have built, and instilling pride in Eagle Nation through active engagement of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of our illustrious institution. Homecoming ThemeOur […]
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Coppin State’s Jewel Watkins Named MEAC Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week
Submitted by Steven Kramer, Director of Athletic Communications NORFOLK, Va. – Coppin State’s Jewel Watkins has been named the MEAC Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week, it was announced by the league office on Tuesday afternoon. This is Watkins’ first weekly award this season after receiving a pair of Rookie of the Week honors […]
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Coppin State University Launches Brand Campaign
By Coppin State University Release BALTIMORE – Coppin State University recently launched its In brand awareness campaign, which will support the university in strengthening its brand and reputation as a leader in urban higher education. The In campaign, funded by resources received through the HBCU settlement fund, and created in collaboration with The SAX Agency, will be interwoven throughout academics, student […]
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Coppin State University launches online degree program for Early Childhood Education Human Development
Offering Bachelor of Science Program Online Expands Access to Culturally Responsive Teaching, Training for Educators BALTIMORE — Coppin State University will now offer its Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Human Development program online. The program, which focuses on educating children during their earliest stages of development, uses theory, content, and strategy to prepare […]
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Coppin State University to Host 122nd Commencement Friday, May 20, 2022
By Special to the AFRO from Coppin State University BALTIMORE – Coppin State University will host its 122nd Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 10 a.m., on the soccer field of the University’s Physical Education Complex. The Coppin State University Class of 2022 includes more than 300 graduates. Before the ceremony, Coppin State […]
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Coppin State University to host Maryland gubernatorial candidate forum
By Special to the AFRO Coppin State University College of Business (COB) has scheduled a public forum that will feature several 2022 candidates for Maryland governor. The event, which is scheduled for April 26 and sponsored by the COB Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship, will provide a forum for the candidates to discuss issues related to […]
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Nicolas Homers Twice in Opener; Leads Coppin State Baseball to Split of Doubleheader with Delaware State
by Special to the AFRO from Coppin State University COLUMBIA, Md. – Brian Nicolas hit a pair of home runs and Eimir Perez slugged a grand slam as Coppin State’s baseball team defeated Delaware State, 10-7, in game one of a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at Blandair Park. The Eagles dropped the nightcap, 7-4, and now stand at […]
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Coppin State Softball edged in pair of games at Morgan State to open MEAC play
BALTIMORE – Coppin State’s softball team was edged in a pair of games at crosstown rival Morgan State on Saturday afternoon at Lois T. Murray Field. The Eagles dropped the opener, 5-3, and 5-0 in the nightcap. Avianna Peterson scored a pair of runs, Isabella Zalba drove in two runs and Makayla Caballero recorded a pair of hits in game one. Vanessa […]
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Coppin State Women’s Track’s Alphonse takes 400m Crown at season opening HBCU Showcase
Submitted by Steven Kramer, Director of Athletic Communications NEW YORK, N.Y. – Kimani Alphonse won the 400m dash and helped the 4x400m Relay to a silver to lead the Coppin State women’s track & field team in its season opener at the HBCU Showcase on Saturday afternoon at the NYC Armory. Alphonse clocked an indoor personal […]
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Coppin State mourns the passing of Reggie Smith
BALTIMORE – The Coppin State University department of athletics mourns the passing of former Eagle baseball coach Reginald (Reggie) E. Smith. Smith battled with illness for two years and transitioned on December 30, 2021. Smith was Coppin’s head baseball coach from 1984-1987 achieving an overall record of 46-106-1. He helped transition Coppin from NAIA to […]
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Coppin State Baseball to host record 31 games as Eagles announce 2022 Season schedule
Highlighted by a season-opening trip to Cal Baptist University and a record 31 home games, the Coppin State baseball team released its 2022 season schedule on Monday afternoon. The Eagles will also host Saint Peter’s, Cornell, Albany, Georgetown and Mount St. Mary’s during non-conference play. “We are pleased to have a school record 31 home […]
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Coppin State Volleyball sweep Morgan State in regular season showdown
Submitted by, Airis Thomas, Asst. Director of Athletic Communications BALTIMORE- The Coppin State Women’s Volleyball program (15-11, 9-5) ended the regular season with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-21) sweep of crosstown rival Morgan State (5-23. 3-11) Friday night. The Lady Eagles were led by Paola Caten and Miajavon Coleman with 10 and 9 kills respectively while Ashley Roman led the team with […]