How HBCUs Can Accelerate Black Economic Mobility
McKinsey, July 30, 2021 The first higher-education institution for Black Americans in the United States was founded in 1837. Since then, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)…
Strategies Strategy Development
The strategy team champions the mission and vision of the Institute for Capacity Building by engaging mission-aligned partners, funders, advisors, subject matter experts and thought leaders to accelerate ICB’s work and broaden its impact.
- Works with internal and external stakeholders to develop an understanding and appreciation of ICB’s mission, vision and strategic priorities.
- Supports the dissemination of learnings from ICB programs, partnerships and communities of practice.
- Pursues strategies and innovations that hold promise for Black colleges and universities and the future of Black higher education.
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Black Educators and Leaders Gather in Atlanta for UNCF’s UNITE 2022
UNCF convened for UNITE 2022, the organization’s summit for students, educators and professional stakeholders at HBCUs.
College Enrollment Declines Again Though Online Schools, HBCUs See Increases
Online schools and historically Black colleges and universities were among the few categories of schools to enroll more students in the fall, data show.
Coming Together for HBCU Student Success Excellence
UNCF and InsideTrack partners to help students return to school in the midst of the pandemic. A new case study reveals lessons learned.
Expanding Networks for Climate Action in Front Line Communities
With support from the Waverley Street Foundation, UNCF ICB is exploring how HBCUs can support a new generation of Black leaders in the fights against climate change and environmental racism.
Good News for HBCUs
For decades, Black colleges have been portrayed as deficient. What changed?
HBCU-LTSS Initiative Will Focus on Increasing Diversity in the LTSS Field
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.
HBCUs are Experiencing a Renaissance. Here’s How to Make Sure It Lasts
With all that historically Black colleges and universities do, we have yet to unlock their full potential. Not even close.
UNCF Expands HBCU Student Coaching Network to Advance College Access and Success
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 ICB Joins Call for Support for Returning Learners as a National Priority During UPCEA MEMS Conference
UNCF ICB joined national student success professionals at the UPCEA MEMS Conference to discuss a new initiative that enables institutional networks to use coaching to support returning learners.
UNCF Institute for Capacity Building’s Career Pathways Initiative honored in two categories in 2nd Annual Anthem Awards
UNCF Institute for Capacity Building announced today that it has been named Best Business Strategy in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Education, Art, &…
UNCF Partnership Focuses on Students’ Mental Health
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.
Unprecedented Initiative UNAPOLOGETICALLY FREE Centers Mental Health at HBCUs and other Black colleges
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.
“We want resources and college affordability for our students. UNCF has helped lessen that burden on students.”
—Dr. Whitney McDowell-Robinson
VP for Enrollment Management and Student Services, Tougaloo University
