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Dimon Foundation Boosts 12 HBCUs | Charlotte News
A $12 million gift from the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation is fueling a major push to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, with 12 schools—including Johnson C. Smith in Charlotte—each receiving $1 million. The funding supports UNCF’s $1.5 billion campaign to build a shared investment fund for HBCUs, helping them boost scholarships and campus infrastructure. Recipients were selected for strong leadership and proven success in educating graduates in education and healthcare. Three additional Carolinas schools—Shaw, Benedict, and Voorhees—are also getting $1 million…
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