Aug 3, 2026 | HBCU, Higer Education
On Friday, an invitation-only ceremony was held at Martha’s Vineyard to unveil the first set of results from “Proof of Promise: The Lasting Value and Impact of an HBCU Education,” a survey of alumni of dozens of HBCUs concerning their college experiences and...
Jul 27, 2026 | HBCU, Higer Education, Leadership
Williamsburg County has quietly become one of South Carolina’s most remarkable contributors to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). While many communities celebrate distinguished graduates, Williamsburg County proudly claims an extraordinary...
Jul 27, 2026 | HBCU, Higer Education, Leadership
Two years ago, the California Legislature passed a law creating a new designation, Black-serving institutions, to recognize colleges and universities working toward Black students’ success. To qualify, institutions have to enroll at least 10 percent Black students—or...
Jul 13, 2026 | Events, HBCU, Leadership
UNCF is proud to announce the return of UNITE 2026, the nation’s most influential annual gathering of HBCU leaders, advocates, funders and thought leaders committed to advancing excellence, sustainability and transformation in higher education. Convening July...
Jul 13, 2026 | HBCU, Leadership, Media
Before Tony Brown became one of the most recognizable faces in television, he helped build one of Washington’s most influential institutions for training Black journalists. Brown, the founding dean of Howard University’s School of Communications and Hampton...
Jul 6, 2026 | HBCU, Higer Education
For the first time in recent history, Black students around the country are choosing to attend historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in record numbers. Now, as the conversation around HBCUs continues to shift, enrollment numbers suggest many of the...
