“UNCF, alongside the nine partnering HBCUs, has been driving the development of HBCUv, ensuring its alignment with the needs and aspirations of the HBCU community. This initiative has garnered significant support from philanthropic organizations such as Lilly Endowment, Inc., Bank of America Foundation, Citi Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Blue Meridian Partners, among others, reaffirming the significance and potential impact of HBCUv.”