Former HBCU President Joins UNCF As Latest Vice President

[ad_1] by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman July 24, 2025

The "Hip Hop Prez" will deliver his experience on Black greek life and former management historical past to the position.

A former HBCU president is taking his management skills to the United Negro Faculty Fund in its newest appointment.

The UNCF will herald Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough as its new government vice chairman of Analysis & Member Engagement. Kimbrough expects to make the most of his in depth experience in Black collegiate custom and his earlier work expertise at HBCUs within the position. The self-proclaimed “Hip Hop Prez” additionally introduced the thrilling information on social media.

Been ready for a sure on the market with my title on it.

Discovered it.

https://t.co/k78d625QR0

— Walter M. Kimbrough (@HipHopPrez) July 19, 2025

“Been ready for a sure on the market with my title on it,” wrote the educational, seemingly referencing his quest for a brand new, fulfilling position. “Discovered it.”

Whereas additionally a high scholar on Black fraternities and sororities, Kimbrough beforehand labored at a number of traditionally black establishments, holding management roles at Dillard College and Philander Smith College. Earlier than becoming a member of the UNCF, he served as interim president of Talladega Faculty.

Now, Kimbrough will work immediately with the Workplace of the President, led by Dr. Michael L. Lomax, President and CEO of the UNCF. Lomax additionally informed UNCF staffers that Kimbrough was chosen to grow to be a “transformational” drive inside the group.

“Dr. Kimbrough’s appointment is the end result of our prolonged seek for a transformational chief,” stated Dr. Michael L. Lomax of the hiring resolution, in keeping with Numerous Training.

Kimbrough will oversee 4 main UNCF initiatives as he begins his tenure. The applications all deal with deeper engagement whereas working with their 37-member establishments.

This consists of the Frederick D. Patterson Analysis Institute (FDPRI), which offers essential knowledge and evaluation on HBCUs and their place in academia. Different initiatives embrace the Institute for Capability Constructing (ICB), which establishes Kimbrough as a lead marketing consultant to those member colleges, and the HBCUv Digital Studying Answer, which boosts on-line studying capabilities for college kids. These applications will even be accompanied by others in improvement that serve Black youth all through the Okay-12 schooling pipeline.

As a former HBCU president himself, Kimbrough additionally understands the challenges these leaders face. Now, he'll advise them by UNCF as they additional their establishments for a stronger future.

“I've had the good honor to serve 4 UNCF member establishments, three as president, and for over 20 years, I benefited from the advocacy and help of UNCF,” Kimbrough informed Numerous Training. “This place permits me to pour again into UNCF, its member establishments, and college students.”