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Atlanta, GA, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building announced the launch of its "Wealth in Numbers" campaign, an effort designed to better understand wealth...

WASHINGTON, DC, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the UNITE 2025 Summit, UNCF recognized HBCU leaders and institutions driving excellence on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and...

Atlanta, GA / Harare, Zimbabwe / Accra, Ghana, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building (ICB), in strategic collaboration with the Historic African Diaspora...

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) and...

Washington, DC, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Starting Aug. 2, 2025, through Oct. 18, 2025, UNCF will be hosting 14 Walk for Education events throughout the country to support historically Black...

WASHINGTON, DC, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Dr. Michael L. Lomax, President and CEO of UNCF issued the following statement condemning the recent acts of anti-Semitic violence and...

WASHINGTON, DC, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) released the highly anticipated Career Pathways Initiative (CPI) report, providing a data-driven...

Washington, DC, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With a powerful mix of music, memories and mission, UNCF is celebrating its 81st anniversary with a special radiothon honoring the legendary...

Washington, DC, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and chief executive officer, UNCF was honored April 9 with the prestigious GSV 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award at...

Washington, DC, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of the devastation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires, UNCF and the UNCF Los Angeles office are stepping in to provide a lifeline for...