Cheyney University

Alan D. Graham III, a junior at Cheyney University, dreams of starting his own business. Like many PASSHE university students, he was born into a low-income household and is the first person in his family to attend college.

Graham embraces challenges as opportunities for growth. He is a member of Cheyney University Honors Academy and a Keystone Scholarship recipient. He is also benefiting from a dual enrollment program that allows students to take courses at Cheyney University and West Chester University, both of which are PASSHE institutions.

The Philadelphia native is majoring in computer and information science and business administration, two career fields that are in high demand by employers in Pennsylvania. After graduation, Graham may take a year to focus on business development and then pursue a master’s in business administration (MBA) and public administration (MPA).

Graham says life doesn’t always unfold according to plan, but the key to success is staying focused amid distractions and remaining committed to your goals.