DSU’s oldest living graduate celebrates 102nd birthday

Courtney W. Stevenson and Seaton J. White. Ms. Massey and Mr. White are Mrs. Stevenson’s niece and nephew.

Elizabeth Massey, Courtney W. Stevenson and Seaton J. White. Ms. Massey and Mr. White are Mrs. Stevenson's niece and nephew. — Elizabeth Massey, Courtney W. Stevenson and Seaton J. White. Ms. Massey and Mr. White are Mrs. Stevenson’s niece and nephew.

Courtney W. Stevenson, Delaware State University’s oldest living graduate at age 102, was honored with a birthday party at Whatcoat United Methodist Church of Dover earlier this month.

Stevenson, who turned 102 on June 12, graduated in 1944 from the then-State College for Colored Students with a bachelor of science in home economics. She later taught home economics at then-Delaware State College, as well as in the public school system in Delaware.

The State College for Colored Students was the original name of DSU from 1892-1947. The school was renamed Delaware State College in 1947, and then Delaware State University in 1993.