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When historically Black college and university (HBCU) presidents founded UNCF (United Negro College Fund) in 1944, only small numbers of Black students were admitted to predominantly White American colleges and universities. Our founders knew that a college education was important, and they created UNCF to raise dollars to support HBCUs and the hundreds of thousands of students who attended them.   For 79 years, UNCF has worked tirelessly to support America’s HBCUs and their students. We have raised over $5 billion and supported more than 500,000 students on their college journeys. HBCUs have built Black America’s middle class, and UNCF scholarships have helped students pay for their college degrees and move upward economically.   Along the way, HBCUs and UNCF have urged all American colleges and universities to provide educational opportunity to Black and other students of color. Why? Because we believe that all higher education institutions have an important role to play to ensure equitable educational opportunity for students who, because of race, have been marginalized and excluded.   📢 The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling will close the door to educational opportunity for many Black students and students of color who want to attend non-HBCUs. With this ruling, more students will turn to HBCUs. America needs HBCUs now more than ever, and UNCF needs all Americans’ support to do our important work. Read our full statement and learn more about how you can support UNCF, students, and HBCUs. Visit: https://lnkd.in/e4g2Bq_K #UNCF #affirmativeaction #HBCUs #education #betterfutures #highereducation #collegesanduniversities #students

Veronica Tutt, Retired Master Chief US Navy, Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, President in Residence UNCF, and Joni Poitier, Attorney and Spelman Alumnae share a moment as Ms. Tutt and Ms. Poitier are inducted into the UNCF Johnnetta B. Cole Society of the A Mind Is society at the UNCF Jacksonville Mayor’s Masked Ball. #UNCF80 #AMindIs #TBT

In a historic meeting, North Carolina business leaders converged with UNCF leadership to strategize the pivotal role of HBCUs in driving economic growth and community empowerment. Together, we're paving the way for a brighter future in education and prosperity. #UNCF #Collaboration #HBCUEmpowerment #NorthCarolina #Leadership

📰 UNCF Supports President’s Budget, Strongly Encourages Congress to Act Swiftly “For three of the last four years, President Biden has made increasing support of HBCUs a number one priority, especially The Title III Strengthening HBCUs Program at the Department of Education. These funding increasing along with the inclusion of HBCUs explicitly, again, in this year’s State of the Union Address represent the administration’s ongoing commitment to support HBCUs and help them achieve the progress necessary for them to continue to grow stronger, as UNCF’s upcoming economic impact report will reveal later this year,” said Lodriguez V. Murray, senior vice president for public policy and government affairs, UNCF. Read the full statement ⬇️

Scholarship alert! 🚨Don't miss this incredible scholarship opportunity. UNCF and Ford Motor Company fund have partnered to support future auto technicians in our region. For students interested in pursuing a career in the auto tech industry, apply by August 31. techforce.org/uncf

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We're thrilled to share UNCF’s Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute (FDPRI) and Lumina Foundation’s report on adult learners at HBCUs.   Recognizing the pivotal role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in this mission, we’ve embarked on a journey to highlight the best practices that foster academic success among Black adult learners. This partnership focuses on developing a deep understanding of HBCUs’ approaches to capacity-building.   We extend our gratitude to Lumina Foundation for their invaluable partnership, to Ascendium Education Group, the report’s co-funder, and to the HBCUs that participated in this endeavor, including Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU, Shaw University, and Winston-Salem State University.    Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eMj5kXhM   #BlackAdultLearners #LuminaHBCUALI #LuminaALI #Ascendium #HBCUBlackAdultLearners #LuminaAdultLearnerInitiative

Robert Kraft, chairman and CEO of the Kraft Group and founder of the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism announced a generous donation of $1 million to the UNCF during a national meeting of UNCF’s Board of Directors. This announcement served as one of the highlights as UNCF kicks off its yearlong 80th anniversary celebration.   The donation will support educational initiatives at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that promote unity and strengthen partnerships between Black and Jewish organizations to combat all hate.    Thank you, Robert Kraft, for your unwavering support of UNCF. And we’re grateful for all who joined us, including our board members and HBCU institutional presidents, at our National Board Chair’s Dinner.   Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/eFGw-774

#ICYMI: The Walt Disney Company and UNCF recently unveiled the 2024 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars. These incredible scholars, handpicked from high-achieving students across the nation, including many from HBCUs, are set to embark on a journey filled with financial support, mentorship, and internship opportunities. Congratulations to the cohort! 🎉   Read more about the cohort here: https://lnkd.in/eYCvAdN4