UNCF Honors Maryland Governor Wes Moore for Outstanding Support of HBCUs at an Inaugural Governor’s Luncheon

An education governor who is making a difference

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is proud to honor Maryland Governor Wes Moore for his leadership and unwavering support for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and his commitment to educational equity.

UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael L. Lomax said in making the special presentation, “When our elected leaders not only talk the talk but also walk the walk, progress follows. Maryland Governor Wes Moore is doing just that.

“Education matters and having an education governor full time in the state of Maryland, who is driving, innovating and advocating for educational opportunities, makes a difference,” Dr. Lomax said. “Governor Moore is the kind of leader America needs in the 21st century, and I am honored to recognize his dedication to education.”

Governor Moore was recently recognized during an inaugural Maryland Governor’s Luncheon hosted by UNCF in Annapolis, MD. The luncheon brought together community leaders, educators and supporters of UNCF and HBCUs to honor the governor and celebrate the achievements of students and the vital role HBCUs play in our society.

“Maryland is home to four of the best HBCUs in the country — and we know our state would be incomplete without them — and that’s why the Moore-Miller Administration is proud to work in partnership with UNCF to uplift our HBCUs and their students,” said Governor Moore.  “HBCUs were created to build pathways to work, wages, and wealth for Black men and women around the country —- these institutions don’t just build leaders, they help us build legacies.” 

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About UNCF 

UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. To serve youth, the community and the nation, UNCF supports students’ education and development through scholarships and other programs, supports and strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college readiness. While totaling only 3% of all colleges and universities, UNCF institutions and other historically Black colleges and universities are highly effective, awarding 15% of bachelor’s degrees, 5% of master’s degrees, 10% of doctoral degrees and 19% of all STEM degrees earned by Black students in higher education. UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment, and curriculum and faculty development programs. Today, UNCF supports more than 50,000 students at over 1,100 colleges and universities across the country. Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in education and its widely recognized trademark is, ‟A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”^® Learn more at UNCF.org or for continuous updates and news, follow UNCF on X (formerly Twitter) at @UNCF.