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Celebrating 40 Years with the Black College Fund
The United Methodist Church Black College Fund celebrates 40 years of educating young minds.

Wiley students travel to Kenya on mission
“This trip was the most God-given, emotional, eye-opening, humbling and gracious experience that I have ever had,” says Ashley Ross, student at Wiley College.

Alumnae Profiles: Tammie Macall '94
Bennett College graduate makes all her wishes come true by just doing it.

Paine Graduate receives the Herbert W. Nickens Award
2002 Paine Graduate received top award for outstanding work in the field of Medicine.

Claflin Honor Students Inspire and Motivate Youth at local middle school
Honor Students speak to youth at Robert E. Howard Middle School on the importance of education and leadership.

Claflin University Athletes Bring Christmas Spirit to Morningside
Student Athletes take time out of their busy schedule to bring Christmas Joy to local Assisted Living Home.

HT Student Takes First Place in National Competition
South African Huston-Tillotson senior wins first place in scientific honor and national competition.

Paine graduate helps resurrect and preserve local Georgia history
Paine graduate participates in an educational experience in oral history.

Claflin University Professor speaks on Desegregation
Co-organizer addresses students concerning her experience in the segregation era.

Doctor buys hospital to aid rural health
Meharry Medical College graduate models dedication to rural health care in Mississippi.

Dental students takes next step towards their future
Meharry Dental student comes from a long line of Dentists.

Offering helps historically black university teach social justice
Philander Smith College students put social justice into action.

Ambassadors reflect on 2011 AC itineration
Ambassadors praises Black College Fund's support at annual conference.

College athletes connect with churches
Congregations supports athletic ambassadors with home cooking.

Economist speaks on injustice in the work force
Ethnic Americans take the lead in unemployment statistics.

When the Storm Hit
Dillard University Alumni reflects on her life after Hurrican Katrina.

The Spirit of Dillard
Dr. William Stuart Nelson’s goals for Dillard can be felt even today.

Fundraiser held for scholarship in memory of Dorothy Height
Bennett College honors Dorothy Height’s memory with scholarship.

Because of Dillard University
Alumni uses education received at Dillard to improve the health care system in her native Bhamas.

I Wasn’t Prepared For Katrina
Student talks abou the impact Hurricane Katrina had on her life.

Duet Receives Record Deal
Claflin University staff records first African American piano duet.

We Live By Our Own Choices - May 2011
Alumni learns that there are things in life far bigger than oneself.

BCF: Dr. Gloria Randle Scott receives Servant Leader Award - April 2011
Local pastor recieves 2011 Black College Fund Servant Leader Award.

BCF: Carleatha Benson receives HOPE Legacy Award - March 2011
Local pastor receives Black College Fund HOPE Legacy Award for hands-on leadership.

BCF: Talberts receive Black College Fund Servant-Leader Award - Mar. 2011
Husband and wife team honored for outstanding ledership and service.

BCF: College athletes connect with churches - Mar. 2011
Project Athletic Ambassador sponsored by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry encourages connections between student
and local congregations.

AUF: Mozambique AC Appoints AU Graduate as Communicator - Mar. 2011
Local church supports struggling Africa University student.

BCF: Be Well Prepared - Mar. 2011
Alumni discusses how she made it through Hurricane Katrina.

BCF: McCord interns want to give back to church
Lina McCord summer interns use talents to help the church.

BCF: A grateful pastor thanks Dillard - Feb. 2011
Graduate credits unversity for the many accomplishments in her ministerial life.

BCF: Dillard University overcomes Katrina - Feb. 2011
Univesity celebrates triumph over Katrina disaster.

BCF: Michael Gracey Reel: An American Journalist
Rust Graduate becomes well respected American journalist.

BCF: Alumni Spotlight: Stepping Up, Giving Back: Carla Johnson (graduate 2005) - Jan. 2011
Alumni understand about sacrifice and now she's provides support to others.

BCF: Alumni Spotlight: Living Justice: Judge L. Clifford Davis - Jan. 2011
Justice: Judge L. Clifford Davis gives back to college and community.

BCF Student Profile: Jerel Allen - Dec. 2010
My mission here at Huston-Tillotson University is to continue exploring and pursuing opportunities in ways that will maximize my academic, spiritual, cultural awareness, and personal growth.

BCF and MEF: Church schools among ‘best colleges’ - Dec. 2010
‘Best colleges’ meet student needs.

BCF: Claflin student relentlessly pursues ministry - Dec. 2010
Graduate credits Claflin University's education for her being better prepared to become a church leader.

BCF: Huston-Tillotson Celebrates 135 Years - Dec. 2010
Celebrating 135 years of changing the lives of african american youth.

BCF: Pres. Walter Kimbrough Makes Ebony’s Power 100 List for Impacting Change - Dec. 2010
HBCU president honored in national magazine.

BCF: Social media marketing touted at Living the Legacy Summit 2010 - Nov. 2010
Published author encourages HBCUs leaders to take advantage of all social media tools.

BCF: United Methodist Black College Fund puts students forward - Nov. 2010
HBCUs must network with church leaders and put students forward to protect financial resources for institutions.

BCF: Look back to move forward, United Methodist HBCUs told - Nov. 2010
HBCUs leaders are advised to remember past lessons and embrace the wisdom of youth.

BCF: Pastor recalls her education at Dillard - Nov. 2010
First female chaplain of the New Rochelle Police Department reflects on days at unversity.

BCF: Dillard University President praise United Methodist Church for support - Nov. 2010
President credits partnership and planning for rebuilding universith after Katrina.

BCF: United Methodist Black College Fund Legacy Summit enriches HBCUs - Oct. 2010
2010 Black College Fund wraps up at Dillard University.

BCF Student Profile: Russell L. Bouyer - Oct. 2010
W.E.B. DuBois Honors Scholar finds his place at Huston-Tillotson University.

AUF: Class of 2010, AU’s most diverse group of graduates (part 3) - Oct. 2010
Despite economic decline, Nyamupanedengu struggled through and was able to graduate with her class.

BCF Student Profile: Angela Brown - Oct. 2010
Being a member of the Huston-Tillotson University track team and the W.E.B. Dubois Honors Program taught me the importance of leadership, how to build character, sustain pride, and how to maintain a great attitude.

BCF: Meharry Medical College, Top Producer of Primary Care Physicians - Sept. 2010
College ranked second in Top Producer of Primary Care Physicians.

BCF Student Profile: Alfraid Manning - Sept. 2010
I chose Huston-Tillotson because it is a small college that makes me feel comfortable.

BCF: Colleges train poor to help with oil spill - Aug. 2010
"God has moved mightily in my life. I am honored to be here, ” says Freddie Redmond.

BCF Student Profile: Shanika Wood - Aug. 2010
I chose Huston-Tillotson University because I wanted to attend a school where the people looked like, spoke like, and sometimes even acted like me.

BCF Student Profile: Chipo Nziramasanga - July 2010
Education is my top priority with the ambition of earning a doctorate in whatever discipline I choose.

BCF: Student says Bennett College experience ‘truly changed her life’ - July '10
“Bennett College for Women offered me classes, programs, leadership, and other opportunities not found elsewhere" says Courtney Ward.

BCF- DeMarco Wingwood, ‘I know I can do this.’ - June 2010

BCF Student Profile: Quinntin B. Smith - May 2010
A new world opened up for Quinntin B. Smith when he made his first $400.

BCF- Luncheon honors Black College Fund heroes - May 2010
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry honors educational heroes.

BCF: Meharry receives $21.4 million research grant - May 2010

BCF: Transfer Students save the Best for Last - April 2010
“I am the first female in my family to reach the age of 22 with no babies, and I will be the first to earn a college degree.

BCF: Meharry grads match with top hospitals - April 2010
Years of hard work pay off as medical students discover what the future holds.

BCF - Rust College hosts student leaders conference - Mar. 2010

BCF - Claflin students eat dinner with Wesley Chapel members - March 2010
Claflin University basketball teams visits Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Jackson, Tenn.

BCF: Paine College student named chaplain of United Negro College Fund National Pre-Alumni Council - Feb. 2010
Oscar A. Jessie named the Chaplain of the 2009-2010 National Pre-Alumni Council Board.

BCF: Rust College Honors its Alumni - Feb. 2010
Alumna Patricia Willis Appointed Assistant Director of Alumni Development.

BCF: Paine student seldom goes unnoticed - Feb. 2010
Courtney Gray began the school year at Paine College under the radar.

BCF: Church pioneer Lina McCord dies at 86 - Feb. 2010
Lina H. McCord, 86, former staff executive of the Black College Fund died Jan. 29 in Nashville.

BCF: Student leaders hopeful for Haiti’s recovery - Jan. 2010
“I feel hope for those people,” said Charlie Coleman, a student leader at Dillard University in New Orleans.

BCF: Thurmond addresses Emancipation Day crowd - Jan. 2010

BCF: Selfless Dedication Pays Panther-sized Dividends - Jan. 2010

BCF: Students Bring Holiday Cheer in the Nick of Time - Jan. 2010

BCF: Spotlight on Student Achievement - Jan. 2010
The purpose of the Wiley Spotlight on Achievement is to introduce you to a few of the many success stories at Wiley College. These individuals have either shown exceptional leadership in teaching, student learning, and/or business.

BCF: Riley to deliver Martin Luther King Jr. lecture - Jan. 2010

BCF: Creating Great Smiles - Nov. '09
It is easy for Simeon Udunka to put a smile on your face.

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