Together We Lead: A New Era of HBCU Transformation
May 27, 2025
By Michael L. Lomax, Harry L. Williams and Jim Runcie From 2020 to 2024, while college enrollment declined nationwide, HBCUs in the Transformation Project grew…
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All HBCUs and PBIs Invited to Participate in Unprecedented Summit on Future of Black Education
January 15, 2025
For the first time in the event’s history, the UNITE team has extended five complimentary invitations to every historically Black college and university (HBCU) and Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) in the nation.
UNCF and Founding HBCUs Sign Historic Agreement to Launch HBCUv, a Digital Learning and Community Engagement Platform “By HBCUs, for HBCUs”
August 8, 2024
A transformative moment for champions of Black higher education. ATLANTA, GA (Aug. 8, 2024)—In a landmark event that promises to redefine the future of higher…
In Pivotal Moment for the Nation, Top Government, Industry and Philanthropic Leaders Convene to Discuss Future of HBCUs
July 25, 2024
Speeches on Black education to be delivered by US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S.Regan, Pulitzer Prize Winner Nikole Hannah Jones, Xerox CEO Steven Bandrowczak…
UNCF Names Legendary Educator Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole as President-In-Residence and Co-Chairperson of its $1 Billion Capital Campaign
February 13, 2024
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is honored today to announce that distinguished scholar, anthropologist and academic pacesetter Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Ph.D., has accepted a president-in-residence…
PGIM, UNCF Study Finds Private HBCU Endowments Need Investment Support
January 29, 2024
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are a critical learning path for Black students seeking quality higher education in the United States. Yet, these institutions…
UNCF Receives $100 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Support Capital Campaign
January 11, 2024
During a press conference held today at Clark Atlanta University, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) announced that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $100 million unrestricted grant…
CNN Philanthropic group gifts United Negro College Fund $100 million grant to help boost HBCU endowments
January 11, 2024
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has received a landmark $100 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. in support of a capital campaign aimed at…
FORBES Turning 80, United Negro College Fund Stages A Revival
December 12, 2023
The Forbes article highlights the resurgence of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) under the leadership of CEO Michael L. Lomax, detailing its return to…
RECAP REPORT: UNITE 2023
November 3, 2023
UNITE is a transformative annual gathering hosted by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) that serves as a rallying point for champions of Black higher…