HBCUs are among the most powerful engines of economic mobility in the nation. But mobility alone is not enough. Power to Promise shifts the focus—from…

Boston, MA  — April 13, 2026,  UNCF today announced the winners of the 2026 HBCU Stock Pitch Competition, a national competition that challenges student teams…

A select group of HBCU students will convene during UNITE 2026 Summit to accelerate their ability to support the transformation of their respective campuses ATLANTA,…

UNCF is proud to announce the expansion of Project ACCLAIM (Accelerating Learning in Asset Investment Management) to include Morgan State University and Florida A&M University.…

Advancing Partnerships between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and African Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Alignment with the Diaspora as Africa’s Sixth Region Recent…

New Ellucian, UNCF and Huston-Tillotson University report shows HBCUs leading in AI engagement, alongside concerns around access, cost and equity. Ellucian, the leading higher education…

WASHINGTON, DC (Sept. 18, 2025)—UNCF, the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, and 8B Education Investments, the first social impact platform focused on…

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) launched the inaugural cohort of the Student Transformation Fellowship, an ambitious new initiative…

UNCF’s latest research highlights the mental health advantages of HBCU students, showing stronger flourishing rates, a greater sense of belonging, and lower anxiety levels compared to their peers nationally. The study explores ‘The HBCU Effect’ on mental well-being and invites institutions to a webinar on March 20 to discuss key findings. Read more and register today.

In February 2025, UNCF launched a new initiative designed to amplify the role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in building and sustaining wealth for their communities.