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Washington, DC, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF will host its premiere national fundraising event, “A Mind Is...” ® Gala on March 6 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET, at The Westin DC Downtown...

Washington, DC, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF joins the world in celebrating the life and legacy of classically trained concert pianist, Howard University Alumna, and five-time Grammy...

Washington, DC, Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF is proud today to announce a $100,000 gift from tennis champion Coco Gauff to provide scholarships for historically Black college and...

Washington, DC, Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF is proud today to announce a $100,000 gift from tennis champion Coco Gauff to provide scholarships for historically Black college and...

Washington, DC, Jan. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF is proud to recognize Chris Paul, NBA veteran and Winston-Salem native, at the 2025 Inaugural UNCF Triad "A Mind Is..."® Gala on Feb. 1. Paul,...

New York, NY, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will host its annual 2025 “A Mind Is…”® New York Gala on March 20, 2025, at Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. More...

New York, NY, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will host its annual 2025 “A Mind Is…”® New York Gala on March 20, 2025, at Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. More...

Washington, DC, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) today announced the opening of registration for its UNITE 2025 Summit. Held July 20-24, 2025, at the Signia by...

Washington, DC, Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We deeply mourn the passing of our nation’s 39th President, Jimmy Carter. President Carter was a true advocate for higher education and...

WASHINGTON, DC, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF (United Negro College Fund), had a wide-ranging, education-focused conversation with Mrs. Linda...