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UNCF Initiative to Combat Hate Gets $1M Donation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The UNCF (United Negro College Fund) recently received a $1 million donation from Robert Kraft, chairman and CEO of the Kraft Group and founder of the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism. Kraft’s $1 million donation to UNCF will have a profound impact on our efforts to create a more inclusive society,” said Jones.

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Carnegie Mellon Launches $150M STEM Diversity Initiative

Inside Higher Ed

Carnegie Mellon University announced today a $116 million donation from the Norman and Ruth Rales Foundation to help underrepresented students pursue graduate education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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University of Arizona Sustainability Fund Supports Creative Solutions

Insight Into Diversity

The BioDiversity Project, a CSF-funded internship program, empowers a diverse cohort of UArizona students to teach K-12 students about sustainability and environmental science. The fruits from these trees are then donated to UArizona’s Campus Pantry, to address issues of food insecurity while promoting sustainable practices.

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HBCU Sustainability, Possible and Necessary

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

From their inauspicious beginnings, HBCUs have successfully instilled into their students, faculty, and administrators the empowering message that they must “find a way or make one.” Dr. William B. Priding a contribution of $25 monthly will amount to $300 a year in new revenue that your alma mater will receive.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Leveraging University Traditions in Your Annual Giving Strategy

EAB

Highlight how each donation empowers students, faculty, and staff to excel in all aspects of university life. Tailoring your campaign messages and appeals to different donor segments can significantly impact engagement and donation rates.

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Notre Dame football is independent. Should it be?

University Business

Athletic departments generate revenue for academic institutions primarily in three forms: ticket sales, alumni/booster donations and NCAA/conference distribution. Combining sports economic data with academic program evaluation systems empowers both athletic directors and provosts to analyze the data and foster collaborative decision-making.

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HBCUs in the Time of Turnover

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While many experts agree that HBCU presidential vacancies are simply part of a larger problem in higher education overall, most agree that frequent presidential turnover can negatively impact not only a university’s standing, donations, and accreditation but the everyday students’ life. says Kimbrough.