By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) generate $14.8 billion in economic impact annually, which is equivalent to a ranking in the … [Read more...]
2016 UNCF Wisconsin Governor’s Luncheon
Gerard Randall, Jr., Executive Director of Milwaukee Partnership Academy celebrates the 2016 United Negro College Fund- Wisconsin Governor’s luncheon along with business, education and civic leaders … [Read more...]
UNCF wants you to come Walk/Run with a purpose
Milwaukee’s annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Walk/Run for Education has become an anticipated family-oriented 5K (3.1 miles) walk and certified run. The Walk/Run will take place on Saturday, … [Read more...]
Black Colleges and the Black Press revive old partnership
By Freddie Allen Washington Correspondent NNPA News Service WASHINGTON (NNPA) – It was a reunion of sorts. The presidents of seven Black colleges met Black newspaper publishers for a … [Read more...]
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: UNCF held its 27th Annual Walk for Education
PHOTO OF THE WEEK UNCF held its 27th Annual Walk for Education 3.1 mile walk/run on Saturday, July 16 2011. The race began at 2nd & Wisconsin Avenue and ended at Veterans Park. This annual event … [Read more...]
United Negro College Fund to host a ‘Be the Match Marrow’ Donor Registration Drive
The United Negro College Fund will be sponsoring a marrow donor registration drive on Saturday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Veterans Park. The registration drive will be held at the BloodCenter … [Read more...]
Johnson Controls $100,000 contribution to UNCF highlights event
Steve Roell, CEO of Johnson Controls presented UNCF – the United Negro College Fund - a $100,000 contribution in support of the UNCF Wisconsin Student Aid Program. The Program targets entering … [Read more...]