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UNCF Spearheading Groundbreaking HBCUv Initiative Through Collective Genius in Black Pedagogy and Higher Education

September 6, 2022

Our innovations will signal a shift from online classrooms to online learning experiences, not just for our own institutions, but for higher education as a whole.

  • #UNCF Updates

The Financial Struggles Facing HBCUs and Students

August 16, 2022

There is one group of students that is, proportionally, accruing more student debt than others—African American students—and to a greater degree—African American students at HBCUs.

  • #Black Higher Ed
  • #ICB Updates
  • #UNCF Updates

Our Village, Our Digital Innovation: HBCUv

July 19, 2022

HBCUv is an innovative learning technology ecosystem that is nothing short of revolutionary. It will reimagine the legacy, community and culture of HBCUs into a virtual experience that’s accessible, equitable and connected.

  • #Black Higher Ed
  • #ICB Updates
  • #Network News
  • #UNCF Updates
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Black Educators and Leaders Gather in Atlanta for UNCF’s UNITE 2022

July 4, 2022

UNCF convened for UNITE 2022, the organization’s summit for students, educators and professional stakeholders at HBCUs.

  • #Black Higher Ed
  • #ICB Updates
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  • #UNCF Updates

HBCUs are Experiencing a Renaissance. Here’s How to Make Sure It Lasts

June 30, 2022

With all that historically Black colleges and universities do, we have yet to unlock their full potential. Not even close.

  • #Black Higher Ed

Why I am Optimistic about the Future of HBCUs

June 23, 2022

Within the past month, I have had the privilege of actively participating in two of the best national conferences of my half-century career as a faculty member and leader in higher education.

  • #Black Higher Ed

JPMorgan Chase Commits $30 Million to Support Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Students

June 16, 2022

Commitment will expand career pathways student development programming and promote financial education resources on campuses.

  • #Black Higher Ed
  • #ICB Updates
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UNCF Partnership Focuses on Students’ Mental Health

June 15, 2022

In the midst of the pandemic, HBCUs have focused on the their social, emotional or mental well being. UNCF and the Steve Fund announced a two-year multi-layered partnership.

  • #Black Higher Ed
  • #ICB Updates
  • #Network News
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ICB and Partners Reflect on Career Pathways Initiative

June 13, 2022

UNCF and partners reflected on the successes of the Career Pathways Initiative (CPI) funded by a $50 million Lilly Endowment investment that helps HBCUs and PBIs strengthen institutional career placement outcomes.

  • #Black Higher Ed
  • #ICB Updates
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  • #UNCF Updates

The Future of Black Higher Education Reinvented

May 31, 2022

No single group of institutions is more responsible for the economic, cultural and legal progress of our nation’s Black families than HBCUs.

  • #Black Higher Ed
  • #ICB Updates
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