For 80 years, UNCF has knocked down barriers for young people of color and ensured all Americans have access to a college education.

Honored to host them tonight.

#OnThisDay in 1944, Dr. Frederick Douglass Patterson founded the United Negro College Fund. Popularized in the 1970s with the slogan, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste,” UNCF has raised more than $6 billion and helped more than 500,000 students in its 80-year history.

Happy Birthday to Educator, Singer, Alpha Man, and President of the UNCF National Alumni Council Anthony H. Brown today!

Salute! #RealMenTeach 💯 A. Harris Brown

Today UNCF celebrates 80 years! I’m proud to lead this historic and vital organization, that has been instrumental in helping countless students get to and through college. Please join us in honoring the legacy and transforming our future. #UNCF80

On this 80th anniversary of UNCF, I’d like to thank SAU alumna Sheila Frizzell Council ’81 for her $10K donation in honor of her late father Monty Frizell ‘60! To donate, visit st-aug.edu/falcon-pride-d… #BelieveInSAU

Congrats UNCF for 80 yrs of empowering better futures! #UNCF80

Mayor Eric Adams UNCF

Join us at Gracie Mansion to celebrate the 80th anniversary of UNCF. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

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A historic moment that echoes through generations. UNCF's first campaign, fueled by vision and solidarity, reshaped the landscape of education.
 
Let's celebrate the legacy of support that continues to uplift generations. #UNCF80

It’s our anniversary, anniversary! 🎶

UNCF was founded on this day, April 25, 1944. 🎉

We’re celebrating 80 years of impact!

Hear from UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael Lomax and show your birthday love by visiting UNCF.org to support our cause! 🎈 #UNCF80

JCSU was a founding member of the United Negro College Fund in 1944. Through the University membership with UNCF and with additional support from the Duke Endowment, JCSU built several facilities between 1955 and 1968, including Brayboy Gymnasium, Duke Memorial Library, and more!

New Life is incredibly grateful to @uncf for the unforgettable opportunity to visit @nyse as part of #uncf80 . Thank you for your support! Special thanks to CG-B and our supporters. #NewLifeofNYC #NonProfit #Support #AcademicPillar

Kia America Accelerate the Good Scholarship Program
Deadline to Apply: June 3, 2024, 6pm
Award Amount: up to $15,000
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Kia America has partnered with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to provide scholarships for undergraduate candidates within the Science…

The NYSE welcomes UNCF in celebration of its 80th anniversary of founding. dlvr.it/T61qXr

80 years since the inception of UNCF. Thanks for inviting HBCU N🎤GHT®️, UNCFNY NYSE 🏛 🤝🏾 #UNCF80

🎓 Today marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the UNCF!

Since 1944, #UNCF has been a beacon of hope, providing scholarships, grants, and support to African American students and HBCUs. Thank you, UNCF, for empowering generations of Black learners! ✊🏾✊🏿 #education #HBCU

Love a free meal shoutout UNCF!

80 years of transformative legacy: Since 1944, UNCF has been empowering better futures by doubling minority college attendance and supporting HBCUs. 

Today UNCF officially celebrates its 80thBirthday!

Views from the NYSE 🏛! 📸 They’re getting ready to welcome #UNCF on our 80th anniversary day!

🔔The closing bell can be viewed here: nyse.com/bell #UNCF 80