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This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the students, families, educators, partners and supporters who make our mission possible. Because of you, UNCF continues to open the doors of opportunity and build pathways to a better future. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful holiday. 🍂

We’re proud to see our own Sekou Biddle, Dr. Meredith Anderson and Ashlyn Thomas representing UNCF’s K-12 Advocacy team at #BMEC2025! Together they’re sharing insights on how HBCUs are shaping the future of education and fueling the Black male teacher pipeline. 
#UNCFK12 #BMEC2025 #BlackMaleEducators #HBCUs

Meet Makenzi Henderson, a Spelman College student whose life experiences inspired her path in STEM. With support from a UNCF STEM scholarship, she’s turning purpose into progress preparing to make an impact in the medical field. #UNCF #STEM #StudentStories #spelman

The fall semester’s coming to a close 🍂 Make sure this scholarship reminder doesn’t stay in the group chat 📲 Deadlines are approaching fast, so be the friend who helps everyone get money for school 💸 Share it, tag your friends, and don’t sleep on the deadlines ⏳ 🔗 Check UNCF.org/Scholarships for scholarship details and full eligibility requirements. #UNCF #Scholarships #ApplyToday #SecureTheBag

📝 Andscape Rhoden Fellowship Aspiring HBCU sports journalists — this is your shot! Apply to the Rhoden Fellowship to gain real-world experience covering major sports events like the NCAA Final Four, NFL Draft, and more. Fellows also produce podcasts and multimedia content for Andscape. 📍 Open to sophomores & juniors enrolled at HBCUs 🗓 Deadline: October 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST 🔗 Apply here: UNCF.org/scholarships

🌍 National Geographic Content Scholarship Program Love storytelling, media, or communications? Receive up to $10,000 and take part in a one-week immersion with National Geographic! Open to juniors & seniors from select HBCUs.     •    Morehouse College     •    North Carolina A&T State University     •    North Carolina Central University     •    Howard University     •    Southern University A&M College     •    University of the District of Columbia 🗓 Deadline: October 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST 🔗 Apply here: UNCF.org/scholarships

📣 Have you registered yet? ⁉️ Be sure to join us for the next session in the UNCF Teaching + Learning Center’s TLC Talks series! 📅 Date: October 21, 2025 ⏰ Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eW3M_FdM Navigating Sensitive Conversations Part II Presented by Dr. Matthew (Matt) Hiatt ~Associate Professor of Psychology, Claflin University This session builds on foundational concepts to provide practical strategies for guiding sensitive conversations in the classroom with confidence and care. Participants will explore common barriers to open dialogue, how to create safe, respectful learning spaces, and actionable techniques that support meaningful classroom discussion on complex topics. Dr. Matt Hiatt will also invite participants to share their own insights, fostering a collaborative learning environment grounded in trust and inclusion. This session is designed to help you have productive conversations surrounding sensitive topics for all learners and teachers. 👉 Secure your spot today – we look forward to seeing you there! No time to register 😧 Unsure if you will make it🫠 but hope you can Find the talk here: https://lnkd.in/g-rP9hz9 We would love to see you there! #TLCtalks#HBCU#FacultyDevelopment#StudentEngagement#HigherEdInnovation#SensitiveConversations#RespectfulEngagement

UNCF is heading to the National Family Engagement Summit! Join Dr. Meredith B. L. Anderson, Director of K-12 Advocacy, and Ashlyn Thomas, Research and Community Engagement Manager, for a powerful conversation on how we can mobilize parents as advocates for Black teachers. 🗣️ Session Title: Invest in Educators: Mobilizing Parents as Advocates for Black Teachers This session will explore how families and communities can strengthen support for Black educators and why investing in their success means investing in our students’ futures. 📅 Don’t miss it! Register now to hear directly from UNCF’s K-12 Advocacy team at the #FamilyEngagementSummit. #UNCFK12 #BlackTeachers #ParentAdvocacy #InvestInEducators #FamilyEngagement

Simply round up your purchases and help UNCF help HBCU students. As a way to help UNCF help deserving college students, HBCUs and the communities in which they are located, Walmart’s Spark Good online program provides customers with a unique and easy way to give to UNCF. Anyone who uses Walmart.com or the Walmart app can donate to UNCF—just visit Walmart.com/SparkGood, sign up to participate, and designate UNCF as your charity of choice on your account. Walmart will round up your purchase total to the nearest dollar at checkout and donate your change UNCF. As simple as that. What a great way to help a talented student get to and through college! #UNCF #WalmartRoundUp #SupportStudents

We are proud to share that the Chronicle of Philanthropy has ranked UNCF as the second highest among America’s 100 favorite charities. This incredible recognition affirms the tireless work we do every day to raise essential funds in support of our nation’s HBCUs and the students they serve. https://lnkd.in/eQ84eZqv