Ninety-three percent of parents surveyed say they would like more input into their child’s education and the laws that impact ...

Washington, DC, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF today announced a special initiative to help parents better engage with local schools, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs ...

UNCF will host 14 Walk for Education events throughout the country, starting Aug. 2, 2025 UNCF National Walk for Education ...

The UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is gearing up for its 11th annual Mayor’s Masked Ball, a highlight of the organization’s year-long 80th-anniversary celebration.The ball is scheduled to ...

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been awarded a historic $100 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support its capital campaign. This marks the largest single unrestricted private ...

BALTIMORE -- The United Negro College Fund has teamed up with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott to host the first-ever UNCF Baltimore Mayor's Masked Ball, which will be held Saturday.

Dr. Michael L. Lomax, the UNCF president and CEO, said in a statement that the $100 million will help establish "an HBCU pooled endowment fund of $370 million." ...

The UNCF Masked Ball in Twin Cities was a fundraising event, honoring Caroline Wanga's journey and raising $200,000 for UNCF programs, showcasing the importance of community support and investment.

"UNCF is proud to partner with TikTok to amplify the transformative power of the #HillmanTok movement," Smith-Lewis told Essence. "This collaboration celebrates the brilliance of educators, ...

UNCF conducted research with a national sample of Black parents via phone surveys and focus groups. The research also included an oversample of Black parents in Chicago, Indianapolis, Atlanta ...

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been around for nearly 80 years. We provide scholarships and opportunities, and we help students not only get to college but also succeed in college.

Ralph Lauren, P&G and partners of UNCF all offer between $1,500 and $10,000 in scholarships. There is also the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, in addition to the Federal Pell and Supplemental ...