Tagged: United Negro College Fund

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

New UNCF Report Examines Presidential Tenure at HBCUs

Although the average tenure of all college presidents in the United States is 5.9 years, the tenure of HBCU presidents averages just 4.22 years, with public HBCU presidents serving an average of only 4 years.

Study Examines How Teachers and School Counselors Can Boost Students’ Exposure to HBCUs

According to a new study from the United Negro College Fund, some 60 percent of high school students in the Northeast, Midwest, or Western United States are not at all or only slightly familiar with historically Black colleges and universities, suggesting an urgent need for teachers and school counselors to increase students' awareness of these institutions.

In Memoriam: Leonard E. Dawson, 1934-2025

Dr. Dawson served as the seventh president of Voorhees College (now University) from 1985 to 2001. Prior to his presidency, he was director of special projects for the United Negro College Fund.

The United Negro College Fund Receives Major Gift From Billionaire MacKenzie Scott

MacKenzie Scott has donated $70 million to the United Negro College Fund. The organization will leverage the gift to bolster the endowments at its 37 member institutions.

U.S. Department of Education Redirects $435 Million in Federal Funding to HBCUs

The Trump Administration is redirecting some $350 million initially allocated for Minority-Serving Institutions to be included in a $500 million, one-time investment in historically Black colleges and universities and tribal colleges. HBCUs are slated to receive $435 million of these funds.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

New Administrative Roles for Four African Americans in Higher Education

The African Americans selected for new roles in higher education are Shena Crittendon at Prairie View A&M University in Texas, Majornette Jefferson at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Terri Hooper at Benedict College in South Carolina, and Jelani Favors at the United Negro College Fund.

UNCF Launches Toolkit to Help Parents Advocate for More Black Teachers

The "Hear Us, Believe Us, Invest In Us: Helping Parents Advocate for Black Teachers" toolkit is designed to help mobilize parents to advocate for more Black teachers through outreach to local representatives, school district administrators, and community organizations.

How Nonprofit Education Service Providers Support Black College Students

Umoja Community Education Foundation's Dr. Vernon Lindsay and Dr. Ahmed Naguib reflect on their work and those of other nonprofit organizations in supporting Black students.

UNCF President Michael Lomax Receives the Global Silicon Valley Lifetime Achievement Award

"I accept this award not as an individual milestone, but as a celebration of the collective—of every student, every partner, every institution that dared to believe in the power of education to liberate, elevate, and transform," said Dr. Lomax, president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund.

Sherry Turner Appointed as the First Black President of Hartford International University in Connecticut

“I treasure this opportunity to provide leadership to solidify HIU’s position as the nation’s leading resource for inter-religious education, research, and peace studies,” said Dr. Turner. “I look forward to collaborating with our trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, and students to create a shared vision and roadmap for doing so.”

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

UNCF President Michael Lomax Receives Andrew Jackson Young Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Lomax is currently in his twentieth year as president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund. He has dedicated his five-decades-long career to civic duty and education, including service as the fifth president of Dillard University in New Orleans.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

UNCF Report Highlights the Positive Impact of HBCUs on the United States Economy

According to the UNCF's analysis, HBCUs generate $16.5 billion in annual spending and create just as many jobs as a large publicly-traded American company.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

UNCF Report Provides Snapshot of Black Parents’ Perceptions on K-12 Education

A new report from the United Negro College Fund, "Hear Us, Believe Us: Centering African American Parent Voices in K-12 Education," has found that Black parents of children whose school has a majority of Black teachers feel more respected and report better outcomes for their children's education.

Johnnetta Betsch Cole Appointed President-In-Residence of the United Negro College Fund Capital Campaign

“With her immense expertise and passion for education, Dr. Cole will play a pivotal role in advancing the goals of our capital campaign and UNCF’s mission of ensuring equal access to higher education for underrepresented students of color,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and chief executive officer of the United Negro College Fund.
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Loren J. Blanchard Appointed President of California State University, Long Beach

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Dr. Blanchard has served as president of the University of Houston-Downtown for the past five years. He is slated to assume the presidency of California State University, Long Beach on May 1.

Tougaloo College Announces Three Finalists for President

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Historically Black Tougaloo College in Mississippi has announced a field of three finalists to become the fifteenth president of the educational institution. In March, a candidate is expected to be chosen to become president.

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