Coppin State University celebrates 125 years during 2025 Homecoming events

By AFRO Staff

Coppin State University (CSU) celebrated 125 years of service with 2025 homecoming events Feb. 16-23. Alumni from all over the country participated in the slew of events that highlighted CSU athletes, members of the Divine Nine community and current and former students. Even though both the men and women’s teams lost their games against Norfolk State 63-79 and 54-76 respectively, that did not put a damper on the weekend’s festivities. During the homecoming game JPMorgan Chase presented Coppin with grant money in a renewed commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.

In a moment of solidarity a Morganite, Roe Vision, painted portraits of the past Coppin State University presidents. For the 125th homecoming anniversary, the portraits were hung and unveiled in a ceremony on Feb. 25 at Coppin’s Parlett L. Moore library.

Roe Vision has been previously commissioned by Disney, Enoch Pratt library and Visit Baltimore. Her portraits have been hung in City Hall and galleries nationwide.

Shown here, the 2025 Homecoming royal court: Miss Freshman Kimora Barlow (left); Miss Sophomore Arianna Roman; Miss Junior Catherine Addey; Miss Senior Kiara Williams; Miss Coppin Jayla McCullough; Mister Coppin Ramone Smith; Mister Junior Jarmar Diggs; Mister Sophomore Dayquan Pier and Mister Freshman De’Juan Ouzts-William. (Photo courtesy of Coppin State University)
Derrius Ward(#11) goes for a layup over Norfolk state team members Terrance Jones (#2) Melo Baines (#6). (Photo courtesy of Coppin State University Athletics)
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott (left) enjoys a moment at the 2025 CSU Homecoming basketball game with John Walters, CSU President Dr. Anthony Jenkins and Baltimore County Council Member Julian E. Jones Jr. (Credit: Meta (Facebook) / John Walters)
Min. Nicole Wallace prepares to deliver her sermon, titled “Resume Check,” at the 2025 Coppin State University Homecoming worship service on Feb. 23. (Credit: Meta (Facebook)/ Tara J. Harris)
Marcia Cephus (left) takes a selfie with notable Coppin alumnae and member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Mrs. Florine “Peaches” Camphor. (Credit: Meta (Facebook) / Marcia Cephus)
Portraits of former Coppin State University presidents are now on display in the Parlett L. Moore Library. The commissioned works were created by Roe Vision, a graduate of Morgan State University, in honor of Coppin’s 125 years in existence. (Credit: Photo courtesy of Ufuoma O. Agarin)
Kimberly Jones, dressed in her CSU blue and gold, proudly displays her school pride.
(Credit: Meta (Facebook)/ Kimberly Jones)
Marquis Lester, a Coppin State University alum and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., attends the homecoming game. (Credit: Meta (Facebook) / Marquis Lester)
CSU’s Angel Jones (#11) goes for a basket in a game against the women of Norfolk State University. Though she scored 19 points, ultimately, the CSU Eagles fell to the NSU Spartans in a game that ended 76-54.