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Sep 29, 2025
As the US approaches its 250th anniversary, we are reflecting on America’s founding ideals—and asking whether the promise of opportunity still holds true today.
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Sep 28, 2023
Inside an Investment to Advance Black Economic Mobility: a Q&A with Nicholas Pelzer
In this Q&A, Senior Director Nicholas Pelzer shares his thoughts on Blue Meridian's investment in the HBCU Transformation Project and the outcomes it aims to achieve.
voices
Sep 28, 2023
Inside an Investment to Advance Black Economic Mobility: a Q&A with Nicholas Pelzer
In this Q&A, Senior Director Nicholas Pelzer shares his thoughts on Blue Meridian's investment in the HBCU Transformation Project and the outcomes it aims to achieve.
Media
Sep 15, 2023
Philanthropic group gifts HBCUs $124 million to increase student enrollment and retention
CNN's Justin Gamble describes the importance of funding, like Blue Meridian's recent $124M gift to The HBCU Transformation Project, for historically black colleges and universities.
Media
Sep 15, 2023
Coalition of HBCUs gets $124 million to support enrollment, graduation and employment rates
NBC News amplifies Blue Meridian's annoucement regarding investing an additional $124 million in the HBCU Transformation Project.
Media
Sep 15, 2023
HBCU Transformation Project Receives $124M Investment From Philanthropy Organization
Reporting for BET, Nigel Roberts details Blue Meridian's recent multimillion dollar investment in the HBCU Transformation Project.
Media
Sep 15, 2023
HBCU Transformation Project receives $124 million from Blue Meridian
Philanthropy News Digest reports on how Blue Meridian's recent $124M investment in the HBCU Transformation Project will increase the number of HBCU graduates by 22,000.
Media
Sep 15, 2023
HBCU Coalition Receives $124 Million Gift From Blue Meridian Partners
Chronicle of Philanthropy shares the news of Blue Meridian's recent $124M investment in the HBCU Transformation Project and hopes that other funders will join.
Media
Sep 14, 2023
HBCU Transformation Project receives $124 million from Blue Meridian
Philanthropy News Digest shares investment goals for Blue Meridian Partners' recent $124M gift to the HBCU Transformation Project.
Media
Sep 13, 2023
HBCU Transformation Project getting millions in funding
Auburn Citizen covers Blue Meridian Partners' additional $124 million investment in the HBCU Transformation project.
Media
Sep 13, 2023
Historically Black Colleges Land $124 Million Donation to Boost Enrollment, Graduation Rates
Melissa Korn of the Wall Street Journal reports on Blue Meridian's additional $124 million investment in the HBCU Transformation project as a way to increase economic opportunity.