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Celebrate Education Excellence with us at the San Antonio Mayor’s Luncheon – February 5, 2025
It is with great enthusiasm we invite you to join us for the 15th Annual UNCF San Antonio Mayor’s Luncheon on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This charitable event will be held at the beautiful Witte Museum, located at 3801 Broadway.
Click here for more information: uncf.org/SanAntonioLuncheon. View images from last year’s event below!
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Houston Notables in Attendance & Raised Vital Funds to Support the 35th Annual “A Mind Is…” Gala
November 15th was a night to remember, raising more than raising over $676K to support South Texas students, UNCF-member institutions, and other HBCUs, to help students of color to go to and through college! More than 500 Houstonians, including several city and state dignitaries, corporate partners, educators, religious leaders, community influencers, and alumni from some of UNCF’s 37 member institutions were in attendance.
Read more and see our gallery of pictures here.
Thank You for Supporting the 39th Annual UNCF Walk/Bike/Run for Education!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 39th Annual UNCF Walk/Bike/Run for Education, proudly presented by Shell USA, Inc., on September 14, 2024. This extraordinary event aimed to raise $270,000 for underrepresented students across South Texas who are striving to get to and through college. It brought together more than 50 teams of nearly 1,500 Houstonians who participated by walking, running, and cycling—all in honor of UNCF, our students, and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
The City of Houston’s Mayor Pro Tem, Martha Castex-Tatum, served as the honorary chair, while Commissioner Rodney Ellis of Harris County Precinct One was the grand marshal. Together, they delivered a memorable family event supported by our corporate and community partners. Most importantly, this event would not have been possible without the dedication of over 100 volunteers.
Read more and see our gallery of pictures here.
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UNCF Houston area office serves Southeast Texas (including Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and the Golden Triangle) and New Mexico. UNCF’s 4 Texas member institutions include Huston-Tillotson University, Jarvis Christian University, Texas College and Wiley University. However, UNCF supports students at the four-year accredited school of their choosing and its 37-member institutions to keep their academic programs strong and their tuitions/fees affordable.
UNCF Houston 2024 – 2025 Leadership Council
Join The Houston Inter-Alumni Council
Interested in joining our Houston Inter-Alumni Council? Join President Dr. Talia M. Pennington-Dorsey and the other HIAC members to support minority higher education and advocate for HBCUs and the students that UNCF serves. Sign up for more information here.
UNCF Houston Staff
