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HCF Celebrates Jackson State University’s Commitment to Address Mississippi’s Teacher Shortage

The HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF) commends Jackson State University and its Career Services Center for its proactive leadership in addressing one of the nation’s most pressing educational challenge—the ongoing teacher storage. Through its recent Teacher Recruitment Fair, Jackson State is directly connecting graduating students with school districts in need, ensuring that classrooms are staffed with…

HCF Applauds Missouri House Consideration of HB 3416 to Increase Funding for the State’s HBCUs

The HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF) applauds the Missouri House Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee for engaging in discussions that recognize the importance of increased funding and investment in historically Black colleges and universities, especially within the state of Missouri. At a time when funding disparities and HB 2003 continue to challenge these vital institutions,…

HCF Announces the Ten Top Smaller HBCUs That Are Rising in 2026

The HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF), along with its Division of Research, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sponsored Programs is proud to reintroduce the “Ten Top Smaller HBCUs That Are Rising.” This recognition serves as a powerful reminder that institutional impact is not defined by size, but by mission, innovation, and outcomes. These college, many with enrollment under…

April is National Community College Month

April is National Community College Month and the HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF) is proud to chime in to join community colleges nationwide in celebration and recognition of their achievements and economic impact to their regions. National Community College Month provides awareness of the critical role community colleges play in our country’s higher educational system. More…

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SOUTHERN HERITAGE CLASSIC FOUNDER FRED JONES JR. TO BE HONORED AS ONE OF THE TEN MOST DOMINANT HBCU LEADERS OF 2024, WREG SHARED THE NEWS!


The HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF) is a non-profit educational advocacy organization that remains as a strong advocate for students and higher education, and supports the significance while raising funds for scholarships, programs, and private and public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving
nstitutions (MSIs).

“Knowledge is the prime need of the hour. More and more, Negreos are taking full advantage of hard-won opportunities for learning, and the educational level of the Negro population is at its highest point in history.”

— Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune

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