Twinning Success: Philly Sisters Shine at Cheyney University
Twin sisters Tia and Jasmin Criss have made history as valedictorian and salutatorian at Cheyney University, the oldest historically Black college in the U.S
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- Tia and Jasmin Criss will graduate as valedictorian and salutatorian of the 2026 class at Cheyney University
- The sisters describe the announcement as a 'surreal' shock
The stakes
- This achievement highlights the importance of support systems in education, especially among peers
- Cheyney University, as the nation's oldest HBCU, plays a significant role in championing educational excellence in the Black community
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- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are crucial for providing educational opportunities to Black students
- Cheyney University's legacy stretches back over 180 years, making it an important institution in American education
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Original report Philly Twins Named Valedictorian And Salutatorian At Nation’s Oldest HBCU
Publisher: Black Enterprise · Published May 1, 2:00 pm · blackenterprise.com
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Cheyney University, the nation’s oldest historically Black college, has announced that twin sisters Tia and Jasmin Criss will graduate at the top of their class as valedictorian and salutatorian, res…
Cheyney University announced that twin sisters Tia and Jasmin Criss will graduate at the top of the 2026 commencement class
The Philadelphia natives said the news came as a "surreal" shock
What happened
- Tia and Jasmin Criss will graduate as valedictorian and salutatorian of the 2026 class at Cheyney University
- The sisters describe the announcement as a 'surreal' shock
- Their primary goal during their studies was mutual support and consistency, not competition
- Both sisters graduated from the Philadelphia High School for Girls before attending Cheyney
Why this matters
- This achievement highlights the importance of support systems in education, especially among peers
- Cheyney University, as the nation's oldest HBCU, plays a significant role in championing educational excellence in the Black community
- Tia and Jasmin's story can inspire other students to focus on collaboration rather than competition
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