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Fidelity Investments donates $190 million to provide access to education and facilitate economic mobility for African American/Black, Latinx American, Native American and Asian/Pacific Islander American students.

UNCF’s bold $1 billion campaign will enhance endowments at HBCUs.

Patty Quillin, philanthropist, and Reed Hastings, Netflix CEO, have given $40 million each to UNCF (United Negro College Fund), Spelman College and Morehouse College.

Students will receive experience and will be empowered with substantial influence over decisions to help sustain the future of their institutions.

UNCF-member institution Huston-Tillotson University President Melva K. Wallace recognized as the 2026 recipient of the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators (TABSE) College/University President of the Year Award.

A ribbon cutting was held at the end of February to commemorate the opening of the new I Dream Big Charter School, located on the campus of UNCF-member institution Stillman College.

The scholarship, made possible by a $40 million gift from Netflix’s Patty Quillin and Reed Hastings, awards students with full rides to Morehouse.

The Center will serve as a hub for cutting-edge research, hands-on learning and interdisciplinary collaboration, positioning Claflin students at the forefront of emerging fields in science, technology and innovation.

Honoring visionary partners and delivering transformative impact, the UNCF Boston “A Mind Is…”® Gala continues to bridge the gap between potential and opportunity.

A night of elegance and generosity delivering impact for students across Louisiana and empowering the next generation of leaders.

UNCF hosted its National “A Mind Is…”® Gala at The Westin Washington, D.C. Downtown on Thursday, March 5, welcoming about 600 supporters, educators, corporate partners and community leaders for an inspiring evening dedicated to expanding educational opportunity.

Texas College is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. SherRhonda Gibbs as its next president, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first woman to lead the institution since its founding in 1894.

Honoring visionary leaders and delivering transformative impact, funds will help continue UNCF’s legacy of bridging the gap between potential and opportunity.

Benedict College is proud to announce a significant and sustained increase in its four-year graduation rates.

Bennett College is expanding its academic offerings with the launch of two new Bachelor of Science degrees: the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) and the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS).

Huston-Tillotson University has partnered with Teachworthy to provide Education students with a streamlined pathway to Texas teacher certification while earning their bachelor’s degree.

UNCF today announces a major report, HBCUs Still Punching Above Their Weight, reaffirming that historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) continue to outperform expectations as engines of opportunity, enrolling and graduating students at rates that far exceed their share of higher education.

The gift will strengthen financial sustainability at 12 UNCF member institutions while expanding economic mobility for the next generation of educators and healthcare professionals.