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UNCF Announces Historic $12 Million Gift from The James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation to Strengthen HBCU Endowments and Expand Pathways in Healthcare and Education
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (195+ words) UNCF announced The Dimon Fund to Advance Economic Opportunity, a historic $12 million gift from The James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation to strengthen the long-term sustainability of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). By growing endowments, The Dimon Fund to Advance…...
UNCF “A Mind Is…” New York Gala Raises Record $1.3M for HBCUs and Student Success
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (191+ words) On March 19, the 2026 UNCF “A Mind Is…”® New York Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom achieved resounding success, raising a record-breaking $1.3M. The evening served as a powerful testament to the theme “From Promise to Prosperity: UNCF Lights the Way,” illustrating the journey…...
How HBCUs Turn Potential into Purpose: Launching the Next Generation of Innovators
8+ mon, 11+ hour ago (287+ words) Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) offer more than a pathway to a degree—they turn raw potential into purpose with remarkable consistency. One of the key ways HBCUs benefit students is by creating highly supportive, affirming environments that build…...
Lighting the Way: How UNCF Continues to Expand Opportunity
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (332+ words) by Marlena Chertock | March 12, 2026 In a recent conversation during Black History Month, Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough, executive vice president, UNCF and a longtime higher education leader, spoke to iHeartRadio Communities about UNCF’s enduring legacy and how the organization continues to expand…...
UNCF Donors Empower Nontraditional Students to Thrive
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (298+ words) In December, Marques Carr’s higher education journey culminated with him walking across the stage to receive his diploma, just like the rest of his peers. Carr’s start is considered “nontraditional”, but his success illustrates how donor support for organizations like…...