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UNCF Partners with African Universities for HBCU-Africa Symposium

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ed Smith-Lewis The United Negro College Fund's Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) is spearheading an unprecedented collaboration that could reshape the landscape of higher education partnerships across continents.

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UNCF Taps Veteran HBCU Leader Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough for Key Research and Engagement Role

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Kimbrough, a seasoned higher education administrator known for his transformational leadership at historically Black colleges and universities, to serve as Executive Vice President of Research & Member Engagement, effective September 2, 2025.

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Continuing our vital work together in 2025

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

A time to reflect on progress towards our vision of a more equitable and just society through higher education and a time to reflect on the vital need to continue our efforts with persistence and zeal into 2025 and beyond. In 2025, we will continue to celebrate, deepen, and grow our teams skills, passions, and talents.

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UNCF Announces UNITE 2025 Summit, Offers Complimentary Registration to All HBCUs and PBIs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

UNCF will host its annual UNITE Summit July 20-24, 2025, in Atlanta, marking a historic first by offering five complimentary registrations to every historically Black Dr. Michael L. Lomax college and university (HBCU) and Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) nationwide.

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Taking Physics to the People - Dr. Christina Love

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Notably, as an astroparticle physicist, Love has joined the IceCube collaboration, giving her access to data from the worlds largest neutrino observatory. 2022-2025, received funding of $541,879 from the National Science Foundation over three years. Love also collaborated as co-P.I. Love was in a category of her own. Loves Ph.D.

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Providing Tuition Assistance to Native American Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Michigan State University (MSU) will offer in-state tuition to out-of-state Native American students through their Native American Tuition Advantage Program (NATAP), beginning in Fall 2025. He envisions a collaborative space between departments and units where Native and Indigenous students can come to have their questions answered.

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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I am looking for leaders who are dynamic and courageous and know how to embrace collaboration and communication,” says Eanes. “We When she arrived at Cal State LA, quite a few people had interim positions, so there are national searches for the cabinet, including four vice presidents. “I