塞尔马大学
Selma University
Selma University:美国首所黑人女子大学的辉煌历史
Selma University,位于美国阿拉巴马州的塞尔玛市(Selma, Alabama),是一所具有里程碑意义的 Historically Black College or University(HBCU)。自1888年创校以来,它在美国黑人教育历史上占据着举足轻重的地位,被誉为美国史上第一所黑人女子大学。
创校背景:黑人教育的呼声
Selma University 是由浸信会牧师 Benjamin F. Randolph 以及几位塞尔玛本地的青年领袖共同发起创立的。他们坚信,黑人子女应当拥有接受高质量教育的权利与机会。学校于1888年9月6日正式成立,并在 1891年获得美国政府认证,成为一所被认可的高等教育机构。
从女子教育到全面发展
Selma University 初期专注于提供 黑人女性教育,旨在提升黑人女性的社会地位和就业能力。然而,随着教育需求的增加,该校逐步扩大招生范围,在 1917年正式更名为 Selma University,同时开始接纳 黑人男性学生,进入全面发展阶段。
美国南方的重要教育基地
在 1920年代,Selma University 成为美国领先的黑人女子高等教育机构之一,吸引了大量来自南方各地的黑人学生。到了 1930年代,男性学生的加入使得校园更加多元化,进一步巩固了其在黑人教育体系中的核心地位。
民权运动中的重要角色
1950年代与1960年代,Selma University 成为 美国黑人民权运动的重要据点。学校的学生和教师积极参与了包括著名的 Selma Voting Rights Marches(塞尔玛投票权行军) 在内的社会活动,为美国黑人赢得选举权作出了历史性贡献。这段历史不仅丰富了学校的文化传承,也巩固了其社会影响力。
当代的 Selma University
时至今日,Selma University 仍然是活跃的 HBCU,持续为黑人群体和其他少数族裔提供多元教育资源。学校设有多个学科课程,旨在满足新时代学生的教育需求。与此同时,其深厚的历史积淀与文化传承仍然在影响和启发着一代又一代的黑人青年。
结语
Selma University 是美国黑人高等教育发展历程中的重要里程碑。它不仅是 黑人女子大学 的先驱,更是黑人社会进步与民权运动的参与者。如今,Selma University 继续在高等教育领域中发光发热,致力于为少数族裔开辟通往成功的大门。
ADDR
Street address or post office box
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1501 Boynton St, Dinkins Hall |
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CITY
City location of institution
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Selma |
STABBR
State abbreviation
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Alabama |
ZIP
ZIP code
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36701 |
GENTELE
General information telephone number
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3345261718104 |
WEBADDR
Institution's internet website address
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https://selmau.edu/ |
NPRICURL
Net price calculator web address
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https://selmau.edu/financialaid |
VETURL
Veterans and Military Servicemembers tuition policies web address
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https://selmau.edu/academics |
DISAURL
Disability Services Web Address
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https://www.selmau.edu/academics |
SECTOR
Sector of institution
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Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
ICLEVEL
Level of institution
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Four or more years |
CONTROL
Control of institution
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Private not-for-profit |
HLOFFER
Highest level of offering
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Master's degree |
UGOFFER
Undergraduate offering
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Undergraduate degree or certificate offering |
GROFFER
Graduate offering
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Graduate degree or certificate offering |
HDEGOFR1
Highest degree offered
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Master's degree |
DEGGRANT
Degree-granting status
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Degree-granting |
HOSPITAL
Institution has hospital
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No |
MEDICAL
Institution grants a medical degree
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No |
LOCALE
Degree of urbanization (Urban-centric locale)
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Town: Distant |
OPENPUBL
Institution open to the general public
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Institution is open to the public |
ACT
Status of institution
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Active - institution active |
INSTCAT
Institutional category
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Degree-granting, primarily baccalaureate or above |
C21BASIC
Carnegie Classification 2021: Basic
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Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) |
C21IPUG
Carnegie Classification 2021: Undergraduate Instructional Program
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Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) |
C21IPGRD
Carnegie Classification 2021: Graduate Instructional Program
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Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) |
C21UGPRF
Carnegie Classification 2021: Undergraduate Profile
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Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) |
C21ENPRF
Carnegie Classification 2021: Enrollment Profile
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Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) |
C21SZSET
Carnegie Classification 2021: Size and Setting
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Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) |
C18BASIC
Carnegie Classification 2018: Basic
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Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
C15BASIC
Carnegie Classification 2015: Basic
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Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
CCBASIC
Carnegie Classification 2005/2010: Basic
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Theological seminaries, Bible colleges, and other faith-related institutions |
CARNEGIE
Carnegie Classification 2000
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Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) |
LANDGRNT
Land Grant Institution
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Not a Land Grant Institution |
INSTSIZE
Institution size category
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Under 1,000 |