Austin, TX – Huston-Tillotson University is one of 12 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) receiving $1 million through a historic $12 million gift from the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation to UNCF.
The gift is designed to strengthen the financial sustainability of UNCF-member institutions while expanding pathways for students pursuing careers in healthcare and education.
“This investment in Huston-Tillotson is both timely and significant,” said HT President and CEO Melva K. Wallace. “We are grateful to UNCF, the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation, Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole and Dr. Gia Soublet for helping make this much-needed gift possible. Investments such as this strengthen our University and, more importantly, create greater opportunities for the students we serve.”
The award further advances Huston-Tillotson’s efforts to strengthen its long-term financial position while preparing students for careers in fields critical to the communities HT serves.
About Huston-Tillotson University
Huston-Tillotson University, the first institution of higher education in Austin, Texas, has roots dating back to 1875. HT is an independent, church-related, historically black, four-year liberal arts institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown in East Austin. Huston-Tillotson University’s mission remains committed to its legacy of educating a mosaic community of learners while cultivating innovative leaders who are dedicated to academic excellence and service. The University offers associate and master’s degrees in addition to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in more than 19 areas of study. Huston-Tillotson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees. HT is also an NC-SARA school. For more information, please visit www.htu.edu.
