10 Years of Movement
A decade of leaders in motion. Honoring 10 years of HELF's commitment to cultivating, strengthening, and positioning HBCU leaders — and looking forward to the next.
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Fellows
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.
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Presidents
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.
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Cabinet-level
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.
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Leadership Institutes
Over 16 Leadership Institutes have provided immersive learning experiences that prepare emerging and established leaders for the evolving challenges of higher education.
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HBCUs Represented
Our growing network spans 65 Historically Black Colleges and Universities, fostering collaboration, shared learning, and leadership excellence nationwide.
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Years of impact
For over 10 years, H.E.L.F. has remained committed to developing transformational leaders who will guide HBCUs with vision, purpose, and excellence for generations to come.