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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.

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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…

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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…

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More Than 2,300 Nonprofits, Brands and Influential Leaders to Activate for Fourth Annual Mental Health Action Day

May 6, 2024

SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios, in partnership with more than 2,300 leading brands, nonprofits and cultural leaders globally, today announced the fourth-annual Mental Health Action Day, to…

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UNCF Institute for Capacity Building Announces Recipients of 2023-2024 Faculty Research Mini-Grant Programs

April 9, 2024

UNCF’s (United Negro College Fund) Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023-2024 Faculty Research Mini-Grant programs, sponsored by…

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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…

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WALL STREET JOURNAL Historically Black Colleges Land $124 Million Donation to Boost Enrollment, Graduation Rates

September 23, 2023

Blue Meridian Partners grants UNCF, TMCF, and Partnership for Education Advancement with funds to support the HBCU Transformation Project, aimed at enhancing enrollment, retention, and…

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Unprecedented Initiative UNAPOLOGETICALLY FREE Centers Mental Health at HBCUs and other Black colleges

February 17, 2023

UNCF (United Negro College Fund), The Steve Fund and Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) launched an unprecedented national effort, Unapologetically Free: Centering Mental Health on Black College Campuses.

UNCF Institute for Capacity Building’s Career Pathways Initiative honored in two categories in 2nd Annual Anthem Awards

February 15, 2023

UNCF Institute for Capacity Building announced today that it has been named Best Business Strategy in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Education, Art, &…

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