Through our shared learning practices, we strive to influence all higher education institutions—especially those serving significant numbers of Black and other marginalized students.

Historic partnerships. Historic change.
For more than 78 years, UNCF has served as a beacon for those ready to invest in—and act on—the belief that no mind should be wasted and no dream deferred.
UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Predominantly Black Institutions and their supporters and champions to advance the promise of Black higher education.
We believe in the transformative potential of Black colleges and universities.
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DR. JOHNNETTA BETSCH COLE DELIVERS UNITE 2023 COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
A pioneer, trailblazer, a one of a kind.
Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole has paved the way for many in higher education. With gratitude, here is only a glimpse at what we have to say about her.
We were honored by Dr. Cole’s presence at #UNITE2023 and inspired by her first inaugural commencement address.
We Take A Racial Justice Approach to Institutional Transformation and Educational Equity.
Defining Racial Justice
The fair and just empowerment of all racial identities, resulting in equal opportunities, equitable outcomes and liberation for all people. Racial justice is achieved through responsive systems, structures and processes, as well as deliberate, dynamic, proactive and preventative supports—all consciously designed to right historic and social wrongs.
INSTITUTIONAL NETWORK
There’s a powerful narrative about what it means to be Black embedded in the evolution of Black colleges and universities.

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HBCUv: Shaping the online future of Black higher education
UNCF is designing, with nine partnering HBCUs, an online platform for lifelong learners to flourish together and celebrate Black excellence—from anywhere.
WE ASPIRE TO SERVE OUR NATION’S BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: 102 HBCUs and 64 PBIs

How many of the 102 HBCUs
can you name?
