Our Impact
500
Since 2015, our Leadership Institute has matriculated 500 fellows—a testament to HELF’s commitment to cultivating, strengthening, and positioning emerging and established leaders across higher education.
16
To date, 16 HELF fellows have gone on to serve as presidents of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, demonstrating the transformative power of intentional leadership development.
29%
Nearly 29% of HELF fellows currently hold cabinet-level roles at HBCUs, shaping policy, driving strategy, and advancing the mission of Black higher education nationwide.
JUNE 5 & 6, 2026
As we envision the next decade of innovation in Black higher education, HELF convenes scholars, presidents, policymakers, and philanthropic leaders for a strategic convening on the future of HBCUs. Together, we will examine the systems, partnerships, and pathways needed to ensure HBCUs remain strong, resourced, and positioned for long-term success.
Join us as we chart the course toward 2030 and beyond.
JUNE 5 | 2026
The Legacy Ball honors that journey. This celebratory evening will gather fellows, presidents, partners, and friends to reflect on a decade of impact and to recognize the visionaries who have carried HELF’s mission forward. Join us for an unforgettable night of elegance, storytelling, and tribute as we honor our past, celebrate our present, and usher in the next chapter of leadership excellence.
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