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Wilberforce University is a private historically black university in Wilberforce, Ohio. Affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), it was the first college to be owned and operated by African Americans .
Wilberforce University is the nation’s oldest private, historically black University owned and operated by African Americans. Its roots trace back to its founding in 1856, a period of American history marred by the physical bondage of people of African descent.
Wilberforce University was founded in 1856 by members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Hardships resulting from the American Civil War caused the university to close in 1862, but the next year it was bought by the African Methodist Episcopal Church and reopened.
Named after 18th century abolitionist William Wilberforce, it was the first private, historically black university in the United States. It was built to support the abolitionist cause and to offer African Americans a college education.
Historical records include: minutes of the meetings to incorporate the college (1855); 1859 catalog; dedication program from 20 June 1878; early photographs of the college, buildings, presidents, students, and activities, including Joshua H. Jones, Gilbert H. Jones, D.O.B. Walker, and William Sanders Scarborough; two volumes of examples of ...
In the 1870’s, the college consisted of the normal and practical school, classical, scientific and law and theology. In 1894, the University was designated by President Grover Cleveland as a center for military training with Lt. John Alexander as the organizer.
Led by long-standing archivist and alum Jacqueline Brown, this course was designed to connect students to the rich history and heritage that is Wilberforce University. The Wilberforceans featured in this guide have contributed to the University’s legacy, whether as alumni, transfers, or faculty.
Ignoring the ethos of mid-19 th century America, Black and white clergy in Ohio boldly presented a plan to educate the progeny of enslaved Africans. The result was the founding of Wilberforce University, the nation’s first private, historically Black university.
It includes a short history of Wilberforce by Daniel A. Payne, first president of the university; enrollments and faculty donations; description of physical facilities; social clubs; code of conduct; a list of alumni; and an entry about the National Colored Teacher's Bureau established at Wilberforce in 1884.
During the nineteenth century, Wilberforce taught its students Greek, Latin, and science, demonstrating the intellectual potential of black Americans. The university also established a theology department in 1866 to train black ministers as spiritual leaders and agents of social change.