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Campus Housing Shortages: Navigating Enrollment Growth

By LaShelle Franklin - October 14, 2026

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The Power of Professional Mentorship in Student Success

By LaShelle Franklin - October 7, 2026

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Partnering With Nonprofits: A Guide for Foundations and Grantmakers

By LaShelle Franklin - September 30, 2026

HBCU Academics

Sigma Gamma Rho: Sisterhood, Education and Community Empowerment

By LaShelle Franklin - September 23, 2026

HBCU Academics

From Teacher-Training Schools to Research Powerhouses: The Evolution of HBCUs

By LaShelle Franklin - September 16, 2026

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University Life & Career Growth

The Power of Professional Mentorship in Student Success

Professional mentorship has the potential to be a transformative experience for students, especially those attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). At the Williams-Franklin Foundation (WFF), we believe that professional mentorship serves as more than just a guiding hand; it's ...

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Sigma Gamma Rho: Sisterhood, Education and Community Empowerment

The rich legacy of Sigma Gamma Rho history is a testament to its illustrious journey as a sorority founded in 1922. It stands as a beacon of sisterhood, education, and community empowerment. As part of the nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations known as the Divine Nine, Sigma Gamma Rho h...

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From Teacher-Training Schools to Research Powerhouses: The Evolution of HBCUs

The evolution of HBCUs is a powerful journey of transformation over the past 150 years, from their roots as teacher-training schools to becoming modern research powerhouses. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have consistently been beacons of learning, resilience, and cultural heri...

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Foundation News & Updates

Top Corporate Giving Opportunities That Advance Education Equity

Corporate Giving Opportunities for Education: A Pathway to Transformation Corporate giving opportunities for education are not just noble goals; they are urgent missions requiring collective efforts from businesses, communities, and individuals. The Williams-Franklin Foundation (WFF) leads in empowe...

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How to Choose the Right Education Charity to Support

Supporting education charities can significantly impact both the students and the communities they belong to. As you start exploring which education charity to support, key elements like mission alignment, impact transparency, and student outcomes should guide your decision to ensure your contributi...

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Standing in the Gap Looks Like This

There is a moment in almost every HBCU scholar's journey when the path forward becomes uncertain. Not because of a lack of ambition. Not because of a lack of ability. Because the gap between where they are and where they are trying to go got just a little too wide to cross alone. That is the moment ...

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Students & Alumni

How to Volunteer as a Mentor for HBCU Students

Mentorship Benefits: Volunteer Opportunities for Mentorship Benefits for HBCU Students Mentorship is a cornerstone of educational success, offering invaluable support and guidance to students navigating their academic and professional journeys. Volunteer opportunities as a mentor for Historically Bl...

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Kappa Alpha Psi: Brotherhood, Symbolism and Civil Rights Contributions

Kappa Alpha Psi History: Brotherhood, Symbolism, and Civil Rights Contributions The Kappa Alpha Psi history begins on January 5, 1911, at Indiana University Bloomington, where the fraternity was founded to empower African American students facing systemic exclusion. Since that day, Kappa Alpha Psi F...

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

Meet the 2026 Williams-Franklin Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Celebrating 19 exceptional HBCU students whose passion, perseverance, and purpose are shaping the future of their communities Each year, the Williams-Franklin Foundation is honored to invest in the next generation of leaders by supporting outstanding students attending Historically Black Colleges an...

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Empowering Students Through Nonprofit Support

Nonprofit impact is crucial in a world where education access remains a key driver for equity and inclusion. Organizations like the Williams-Franklin Foundation (WFF) play an indispensable role in supporting students. By providing scholarships, mentorship, and financial literacy education, WFF empow...

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