Category: Students & Alumni

How to Volunteer as a Mentor for HBCU Students

Posted on April 8, 2026March 24, 2026 by LaShelle Franklin

Discover Volunteer opportunities, Mentorship benefits, Professional mentorship that empower HBCU students and transform futures. Join WFF today!

Kappa Alpha Psi: Brotherhood, Symbolism and Civil Rights Contributions

Posted on February 18, 2026March 25, 2026 by LaShelle Franklin

Discover Kappa Alpha Psi history—its powerful legacy of brotherhood, symbolism & civil rights shaping HBCU leaders for over a century.

Legacy of the First Black Fraternities and Sororities

Posted on January 14, 2026March 25, 2026 by LaShelle Franklin

Discover how the first black fraternities and sororities shaped leadership, equity, and legacy—empowering HBCU students nationwide.

Alumni Networking: Leveraging Your HBCU and WFF Connections

Posted on September 24, 2025August 12, 2025 by LaShelle Franklin

Unlock success with HBCU Alumni Networking—discover how WFF mentors, donors, and grads fuel careers, equity, and Black excellence.

HBCU Homecoming: A Look at Past and Present

Posted on September 10, 2025August 12, 2025 by LaShelle Franklin

Celebrate legacy, culture, and progress with HBCU Homecoming—where history meets purpose and community powers Black student success.

Congratulations to our 2025 WFF Graduates!

Posted on July 28, 2025 by LaShelle Franklin

Seeing a WFF Scholar matriculate in college is an affirming moment and an unbelievable feeling! We are proud to share the news that 10 WFF Scholars graduated in the 2024-2025 academic year. Our new WFF alumni have impressive and impactful plans following graduation. We are very proud of our Williams-Franklin Scholars and wish them the […]

WFF Scholar Spotlight : Jaylah Dorman

Posted on March 31, 2025 by LaShelle Franklin

We are thrilled to highlight Jaylah Dorman, two-time WFF Awardee Jaylah Dorman, expected class of 2025, at Howard University, and founder of HBCU ABLE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to showcasing the brilliance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Through HBCU ABLE, Jaylah has created a digital platform that connects students to invaluable resources, mentorship, and […]

Meet Jemiah Williams

Posted on July 24, 2020January 29, 2025 by LaShelle Franklin

Meet Jemiah Williams of Arlington, Texas, Howard University Class of 2021, and future Legal Correspondent. At an early age, Jemiah asked herself an important question, “what can I do to make a difference in the lives of others?” Searching for the answer led her to Howard University (HU), where she decided to major in Strategic […]

Meet Julia Nichols

Posted on May 13, 2020January 29, 2025 by LaShelle Franklin

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, her graduation was set for May 2020 but, due to the COVID-19 […]

Meet Noah Nicholas

Posted on May 12, 2020January 29, 2025 by LaShelle Franklin

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 a hurdle that can be faced and triumphed. Noah […]