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UNCF Receives Largest Philanthropic Corporate Gift from Fidelity Investments for Scholarship Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has received $190 million, its largest philanthropic corporate gift, for a scholarship program. Pamela Everhart The money – from Fidelity Investments – will go towards launching the Fidelity Scholars Program, which will have renewable, need-based scholarships and wrap-around support services.

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A sectorwide approach to higher ed's future (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

This sectorwide approach will empower us to serve the varied needs of today’s students individually and collectively. Thriving students and impactful scholarship go hand in hand. Are we delivering quality outcomes? There are three elements to this approach. Put the student and the research at the center.

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Investing in Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It empowers receivers by making them feel valued and by unlocking their best solutions.” Alex Boekelheide “When you’re in the four-year world, especially among the elite institutions, $30 million is certainly notable, but it wouldn’t necessarily garner national headlines,” says Alex Boekelheide, executive director of public affairs at PCC.