Partnerships in Practice: HBCU Initiative Webinar Series | July 2025 – March 2026
Gain valuable insights on how HBCUs are leading in research, innovation, and talent development, along with proven strategies for building and expanding impactful cross-sector partnerships.
READ MOREHBCU Initiative Support Services: Request for Information (RFI)
Since 2021, UIDP has organized a dedicated Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Initiative with a singular goal of helping these institutions build program and research capacity; more information on […]
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Join us for the premier HBCU external engagement event! HBCU Engage is the ONLY event that convenes representatives from all sectors to enhance partnerships and forge new collaborations.
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Join UIDP for an overview of the HBCU Engagement Initiative. This UIDP/HBCU town hall is to provide an update on the growth of this effort.
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This multi-sector forum convenes thought leaders and practitioners to develop actionable strategies that magnify the impact of engagement for HBCUs and other higher education institutions, companies, government agencies, and innovation […]
READ MOREAppalachian Regional Commission Invests in the Power of Partnerships to Fuel Economic Growth in Region with 15 Historically Black Colleges and Universities
April 17, 2023—Nashville, Tenn. — This week, representatives from more than 40 historically Black colleges and universities will convene with research leaders and engagement professionals from companies, nonprofits, government agencies, […]
READ MOREThe Rocky Road to R1: HBCUs Pursue Research Distinction
March 13, 2023 — Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) outperform global university research averages in myriad subjects by 40%, according to Elsevier statistical analysis compiled for UIDP and shared […]
READ MORENew Member Spotlight: Tennessee State University
UIDP welcomes Tennessee State University as a new member organization. We spoke with Quincy Quick, associate vice president for research and sponsored programs and chief research officer. Quick shared his vision […]
READ MOREUIDP Spring 2022: Two can’t miss in-person meetings
Join us in Atlanta to strengthen engagement and boost your partnerships! Connecting with colleagues and building relationships that lead to high-impact research collaborations are two great reasons to come to [...] READ MOREPitchFest at Mission in Motion
Apply with your STEM research project to win $10,000! PitchFest is designed for students at four-year HBCUs to explore research ideas.
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