“Being a UMC institution and aligning with its Wesleyan guiding principles — which we do unapologetically — allows us to remain relevant in the current climate and culture,” says Dr. Dwuan J. Warmack, Claflin University president.

ATLANTA — Morgan Cebrun, a student at Xavier University, is one step closer to her dream of becoming a pediatric physician assistant, thanks to a scholarship from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM).

For Dr. Johnny M. Moore, president of Rust College, support from The United Methodist Church and its Black College Fund (BCF) is more than financial, it’s transformational. “I look at those funds as very beneficial,” Moore said. “It changes the trajectory of lives forever.”

The General Boards of Global Ministries (GBGM) and Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) announce the appointment of Dr. Dana Lyles as executive director of multiethnic ministries, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

The Council of Presidents of the 11 United Methodist-related Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) met online for its fall meeting, Nov. 18, to discuss campus growth initiatives amid growing challenges within the academy; stemming from attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion; and shrinking federal funding for education.   

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When she started college at age 26, Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson didn’t know where the road would lead. However, for this lifelong United Methodist, the church’s support — through scholarships, prayers and people — turned dreams into a legacy of leadership in higher education.

The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry 2024 Impact Report offers a detailed look at a year shaped by transition, renewed alignment and a deepened commitment to developing transformational leaders for the church and the world.

Report of General Secretary Roland Fernandes to the Board of Directors of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry

Tiara Allen, a Bennett College student, is on a mission to make a lasting impact on her community and the world. With the help of The United Methodist Church’s support, she is navigating her college years with determination, focused on earning a Ph.D. in psychology and becoming a licensed therapist.

Savion Williams, a Claflin University student, is a living example of how United Methodist scholarships transform lives at historically black colleges and universities.