HBCU GO and UNCF Partner to Broadcast Educational Innovation on a National Stage
Washington, Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
Launched this March, a new HBCU GO and UNCF video series offers corporate leaders an unprecedented look into the expanding talent pipelines driving Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
A Strategic Alliance for Economic and Educational Growth
On March 9 and 10, 2026, Allen Media Group’s HBCU GO and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) officially rolled out a strategic partnership designed to elevate the visibility of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) [1][4]. This collaboration marks a significant pivot for HBCU GO, a free-streaming digital platform historically recognized for its sports broadcasting [3]. By teaming up with UNCF, the network is deepening its investment in the broader campus ecosystem to highlight academic excellence and the economic sustainability of these institutions [3]. From a business perspective, this multi-year initiative is explicitly structured to drive enrollment, attract corporate sponsorships, and increase donor engagement [3].
Unfiltered Access to Higher Education Leadership
The centerpiece of this initiative is the newly launched video series, ‘HBCU Voices: Executive Leaders Unfiltered’ [1][2]. Produced by 360 Media Management Group (360 MMG)—an agency led by Curt Simmons, who brings over 35 years of television and live event production experience [1]—and created by UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building [3][4], the series offers an inside look at the administrative strategies shaping modern education. The premiere episode, titled ‘CEO to CEO,’ debuted this week and features a comprehensive 58-minute dialogue between HBCU GO President Curtis Symonds and UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael Lomax [3][4]. Their discussion critically examines the evolving landscape of higher education and the current state of HBCUs [3].
Quantifying the Economic Engine
For corporate recruiters and investors, the underlying value of this broadcasting effort lies in the sheer scale of the talent pipeline it represents. UNCF currently supports more than 50,000 college students annually [6]. The organization distributes 12,000 scholarships and internships each year across more than 400 programs [6], with annual scholarship awards totaling more than $65 million [6]. This financial backing directly supports students at over 600 U.S. colleges, including 37 HBCUs [1]. Notably, UNCF maintains a highly efficient capital allocation model, directing 85 percent of every dollar raised straight to student support and scholarships [6].