Career Preparation & Workforce

Networking for Success: The Importance of Professional Connections

By LaShelle Franklin - December 18, 2024

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Understanding Scholarship Opportunities Beyond WFF

By LaShelle Franklin - December 11, 2024

Career Preparation & Workforce

Developing Leadership Skills While Attending an HBCU

By LaShelle Franklin - December 4, 2024

Financial Aid & Scholarships

How to Build Financial Literacy While in College

By LaShelle Franklin - November 27, 2024

HBCU Academics

Preparing for Graduate School: What HBCU Students Need to Know

By LaShelle Franklin - November 20, 2024

University Life & Career Growth

Developing Leadership Skills While Attending an HBCU

Developing leadership skills is a fundamental component of personal growth and career readiness, and HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) provide a unique ecosystem that fosters this development. With rigorous academics, culturally rich environments, and dynamic extracurricular oppor...

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Preparing for Graduate School: What HBCU Students Need to Know

For students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), preparing for graduate school is both an exciting and formidable endeavor. The transition involves not only understanding the heightened academic demands of advanced education but also researching programs, acing entrance e...

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Top Industries Hiring HBCU Graduates

Industries hiring HBCU graduates are more diverse and abundant than ever, reflecting a growing recognition of the immense value Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) bring to the workforce. HBCU graduates are excelling across a wide array of fields, driven by their unique cultural per...

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Foundation News & Updates

Organic & Natural Health Partners with WFF for HBCU Scholarship Fund

The Organic and Natural Health Association, a trade association representing companies in the natural health products industries, announced that it has partnered with the Williams-Franklin Foundation during its annual conference, held virtually this year. The trade association will raise a minimum o...

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Students & Alumni

Meet Julia Nichols

Meeting Julia Nichols, graduating class of 2020 at Edward Waters College, and future Computer Software Engineer. Originally from North Little Rock, Arkansas, Ms. Nichols will be a first-generation college graduate, from Edward Waters College in the fall. Like many universities around the country, he...

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Meet Noah Nicholas

Meet Noah Nicholas, expected graduate at Howard University 2020 and future Orthopedic Physician Assistant. This year, we take a moment to celebrate the unstoppable Noah Nicholas for being a returning awardee of the WFF scholarship. In Noah’s interview, he explained how a bump in the road is only...

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

How to Build Financial Literacy While in College

Building financial literacy during college is essential in creating a foundation for long-term financial stability and success, both in personal and professional spheres. For students, particularly those at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), understanding financial management is c...

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How to Navigate the Financial Aid Process as an HBCU Student

Navigating the financial aid landscape can feel overwhelming, but it's a critical step in the HBCU financial aid process for Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students. Many of us face financial challenges that go beyond tuition alone—there are costs for housing, books, and everyday...

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