The UNCF Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) was awarded the 2023 Amazon Web Services (AWS) IMAGINE Grant, open to registered non-profit organizations. They will collaborate…
Diverse reports over 1,000 influential figures from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) convened in Atlanta for the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) 2nd annual…
WASHINGTON — Active Minds, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting mental health awareness and education for youth and young adults, and UNCF (United Negro College…
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.
For decades, Black colleges have been portrayed as deficient. What changed?
The Chronicle of Higher Education reports on trends in the HBCU space from the annual EDUCAUSE conference.
Some historically Black colleges and universities experienced record research funding this fiscal year. It’s a hopeful sign to a group of HBCUs seeking R-1 status.
Morgan State University has announced historic enrollment figures for a second consecutive year.
UNCF has received a catalytic investment to accelerate institutional transformation efforts from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Members of the Hawkins community and Jarvis Christian University met today on the Jarvis campus to announce a new “transformation initiative.”
This fall, when classes resume at colleges and universities across America, first-year and transfer students will be joined by hundreds of new faculty members, department chairs and deans, presidents and chancellors.
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.
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.
UNCF convened for UNITE 2022, the organization’s summit for students, educators and professional stakeholders at HBCUs.
With all that historically Black colleges and universities do, we have yet to unlock their full potential. Not even close.
Commitment will expand career pathways student development programming and promote financial education resources on campuses.
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.
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.
No single group of institutions is more responsible for the economic, cultural and legal progress of our nation’s Black families than HBCUs.
Dr. Ford will become the next president of Dillard University, a historically Black university in New Orleans. Ford is currently the dean of Elon University’s School of Communications.
Low-income students, students of color, and those who are the first in their families to go to college often have a tougher time finding a first job out of college and earn less than their more privileged peers.
With capacity-building support from UNCF, HBCUs will offer one-on-one success coaching to help thousands of students of color chart pathways to and through college.
UNCF’s Executive Leadership Institute gatherings, focused on how HBCUs and PBIs can support women advocates by putting more women in positions of leadership.
The HBCU Transformation Project aims to increase HBCU health and sustainability, improve student outcomes in retention and graduation rates, expand enrollment, and bolster capacity building with faculty and staff.
The United Negro College Fund is launching a new online learning platform where HBCU students and scholars at different institutions across the country can learn and connect.
CDFIs like Reinvestment Fund are positioned to connect the dots between community partners, financial institutions and policymakers to help drive healthy and equitable communities.
If HBCUs are to realize their full potential as a driver of economic and community development, their value and impact must be recognized by the capital markets.
Tiffany Oliver, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Biology at Spelman, uses data science to tackle educational inequities.
The HBCUs-LTSS Careers Initiative brings together leaders from UNCF, HBCUs, and LeadingAge to develop strategies for expanding the capacity of HBCUs to prepare students for jobs in the LTSS field.
A Conversation on Building a Path to Institutional Transformation for Minority Serving Institutions with UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael Lomax and Jason Wright, President of the Washington Football Team.
Supporting student success outcomes requires a culture of data fluency. ICB and Anthology partner on HBCU Data and Analytics Credential.
In today’s higher education landscape, the collection, appreciation, and usage of data and analytics is not only necessary, it is essential.
WILLINGBORO, NJ – June 13, 2025 – The HBCU Africa Education Coalition (HAEC), a leading advocate for equitable access to study abroad opportunities for students…
Washington, D.C. (June 2025) — Today, the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) released the highly anticipated Career Pathways Initiative (CPI) report, providing a data-driven…
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…
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.
The UNCF Financial Benchmarking Report offers an in-depth analysis of the financial landscape of UNCF Member Institutions, highlighting both the progress made and the challenges…
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.
Students will receive experience and will be empowered with substantial influence over decisions to help sustain the future of their institutions EDGARTOWN, MA (Aug. 15,…
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…
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…