Student Success Stories

Celebrating the Success of Our Alumni

Our Alumni’s Impact Across Industries

From groundbreaking innovators to community advocates, our alumni are leading change across diverse fields. Each success story reflects not only individual achievements but the collective impact of the Williams-Franklin Foundation. We invite you to explore the journeys of these remarkable individuals whose contributions are shaping our world for the better.

Alumni Networking: Leveraging Your HBCU and WFF Connections

HBCU Alumni Networking: Leveraging Your HBCU and WFF Connections HBCU alumni networking is one of the most valuable assets available to students and graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. At the Williams-Franklin Foundation (WFF), we believe that these networks—when supported b...

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HBCU Homecoming: A Look at Past and Present

HBCU Homecoming: A Look at the Past and Present HBCU Homecoming kicks off each fall with a powerful energy that lights up campuses across the nation. These events are more than celebrations—they are cultural milestones that showcase the enduring legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universiti...

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Congratulations to our 2025 WFF Graduates!

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...

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WFF Scholar Spotlight : Jaylah Dorman

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 creat...

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