LibGuides: UNIV 101/Freshman seminar: Allen University History

History of Allen University

Allen University
Allen University is a private, coeducational historically Black university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Allen University has more than 600 students and still serves a predominantly Black constituency.
Richard Allen exhibitions
In honor of his birthday, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania has partnered with its neighbor the Library Company of Philadelphia to bring you the online display, Richard Allen: Apostle of Freedom. Learn about Richard Allen and his incredible story through a display of documents and images from both societies' collections.
Allen University in the news
Current events about Allen

Allen alumni
Your connection to Allen University doesn’t end at graduation. There are many great ways that you can stay connected to Allen, no matter where you live.