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  • Board Approves $4 Million Distribution to the 11 UM-Related HBCUs
    Published On: April 16, 2026

    At their April meeting in Nairobi, board members of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) approved a one-time distribution of $4 million from agency reserve funds in support of the 11 United Methodist-related Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States.

  • GBHEM Launches Regional Conference Higher Education Fund
    Published On: April 15, 2026

    With $4 million in funding approved by the board of directors at their spring meeting, the new grant program centers on institutional development and contextual education beyond the U.S.

  • Black College Fund Helps Power a New Era at Paine College
    Published On: April 14, 2026

    AUGUSTA, Ga. – Paine College is experiencing a renewal, thanks in part to the enduring support of The United Methodist Church’s Black College Fund, which leaders say has been essential to both the UM-related Historically Black College and University’s (HBCU) survival and mission.

  • Monday Reflections: Metamorphosis
    Published On: April 8, 2026

    Easter! In the Christian tradition, the season of Easter (or Eastertide) begins on Easter Sunday and runs for 50 days ending on the Sunday after Pentecost. For me, this is good news. For the 40 days of Lent, we have been in self-examination, often finding ways in which we fall short. Eastertide is also filled with self-reflection, but as a celebration of who we have become. Eastertide is a celebration of transformation.

  • General Secretary Highlights Urgent Call to Peace in Spring Report
    Published On: April 8, 2026

    Roland Fernandes addresses the Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry boards of directors in their spring meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya.

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