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HBCU Leaders Face the Future

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:15:38 -0500

Experts urge HBCU leaders to prioritize high-quality support to students, mentorship, and competitive scholarships.

Southern University Launches Student-Operated Radio Station WSUB 106.1 FM

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:31:20 -0500

The low-powered FM station will be operated entirely by the Department of Mass Communication, with faculty, staff and students leading daily programming and operations.

UNCF Partners with African Universities for HBCU-Africa Symposium

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:55:00 -0500

The virtual event in September aims to forge sustainable partnerships between HBCUs and African higher education institutions.

Edward Waters University Launches Groundbreaking iPad Initiative to Bridge Digital Divide

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:40:00 -0500

The Florida HBCU will provide every incoming freshman with a free Apple iPad and four-year warranty coverage.

HBCU Leaders Unite in Atlanta: "Together We Lead"

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:31:00 -0500

The major gathering focuses on institutional excellence, innovation, and systemic change across America's historically Black colleges.

From Corporate Boardrooms to HBCU Classrooms

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:25:03 -0500

How investment education is creating the next generation of Black philanthropists.

UNCF Taps Veteran HBCU Leader Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough for Key Research and Engagement Role

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 11:03:13 -0500

The appointment represents a strategic move by UNCF to strengthen its support for member institutions through enhanced research capabilities and deeper engagement initiatives.

HBCU Leaders to Convene in Atlanta for UNITE 2025 Under Theme "Together We Lead"

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:27:08 -0500

This year's gathering operates under the theme "Together We Lead" and will bring together 54 current and former HBCU and PBI presidents, along with representatives from more than 300 organizations and mission-aligned partners. Diverse is the national media partner.

TMCF Takes the Helm of HBCU Philanthropy Symposium in Strategic Leadership Transition

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:48:46 -0500

What began as a modest gathering of two schools and one funder has grown into a major convening representing two-thirds of the HBCU community, alongside dozens of corporate and private philanthropic organizations.

National Leaders Spotlight HBCUs as Engines of Social Mobility

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:53:00 -0500

HBCUs remain indispensable in relation to the economic outcomes of the Black community.

UNCF Launches Parent Advocacy Initiative to Address Teacher Diversity Crisis

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:01:05 -0500

New toolkit aims to mobilize Black families to advocate for more educators of color, highlights HBCU role in teacher preparation.

Morgan State University Partners with SEA Foundation in Landmark Educational Collaboration

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:57:48 -0500

HBCU forges strategic alliance with soccer star Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor's philanthropic organization to advance experiential learning and entrepreneurship.

Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to Texas Southern University's Ocean of Soul Marching Band

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:43:15 -0500

The grant will be strategically allocated across multiple areas critical to the band's success and sustainability.

Number of HBCU Registered Apprenticeships Surging

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:02:08 -0500

The number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities offering Registered Apprenticeship programs has surged from three to 22 institutions in just four years, according to a new toolkit released by the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions.

UNCF's Career Pathways Initiative and HBCUv Platform are Driving Transformational Change Through Innovation and Alliances

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:45:52 -0500

Over the next decade, the Institute for Capacity Building hopes to expand their reach to all 102 HBCUs and 64 PBIs and meet the critical moment of empowering a new era of Black colleges and universities.

FAMU's Presidential Selection Sparks Controversy Amid Claims of Political Influence

Fri, 16 May 2025 14:07:12 -0500

Critics point to Johnson's lack of higher education experience and her close ties to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as evidence that her selection was political.

The HBCU Mixtape Research Revolution: Dr. Ivory Toldson Calls for Innovation Over Imitation

Fri, 16 May 2025 13:29:39 -0500

Toldson challenged HBCUs to create research enterprises that innovate rather than imitate.

Dr. S. Keith Hargrove Named Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University

Thu, 15 May 2025 19:50:27 -0500

Hargrove most recently served as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Tuskegee University,

HBCU Leaders Gather to Create Blueprint for Future of Higher Education

Thu, 15 May 2025 15:09:43 -0500

The four-day event brought together what organizers described as the "best, largest practitioners in the HBCU space" with an ambitious goal of developing a comprehensive blueprint for sustainability and self-agency among HBCUs.

Leadership Instability Continues at Jackson State as President Resigns

Thu, 08 May 2025 10:40:00 -0500

Thompson's exit marks the seventh presidential transition at Jackson State in the past 16 years, highlighting a pattern of leadership instability that has plagued Mississippi's largest HBCU.

Historic Black Church Eliminates Student Debt for SAU Seniors

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 17:38:46 -0500

The donation comes at a critical time when many small private colleges and HBCUs face financial challenges.

HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:31:00 -0500

The virtual B.L.A.C. (Black Leadership Across Campuses) Summit brought together university presidents, scholars, K-12 administrators, policymakers, and students for a candid discussion on systemic barriers and emerging threats to educational equity.

UNCF Study Reveals Strong Mental Health Outcomes Among HBCU Students Despite Financial Challenges

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:47:52 -0500

The findings highlight a critical need for increased resources and support for HBCUs, which are achieving remarkable outcomes despite limited funding.

UNCF Announces UNITE 2025 Summit, Offers Complimentary Registration to All HBCUs and PBIs

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:25:04 -0600

UNCF will host its annual UNITE Summit July 20-24, 2025, in Atlanta.

Morgan State University Launches Task Force to Combat Declining Black Male Enrollment

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:56:47 -0600

Morgan State University has announced the formation of a specialized task force to investigate and reverse the steady decline in Black male enrollment, which mirrors a broader national challenge facing HBCUs across America.