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Please join us in congratulating Anthony E. Barwick on his appointment as Wilberforce University's new Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Fundraising Initiatives.  Mr. Barwick brings more than 15 years of executive leadership experience building strategic...

Community Leaders, Alumni, and Supporters to Be Recognized During Signature Fundraising Event Wilberforce University is proud to announce the distinguished honorees and special guest emcee for its inaugural Sneaker Ball, an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence....

Wilberforce University has earned national recognition for delivering an exceptional educational experience at an affordable cost, ranking among the top value institutions in the country, according to Niche's latest college rankings. The University was named the #2...

The five-year initiative will modernize campus technology, expand advanced computing, and strengthen student success, building on the University’s 170-year legacy of educational opportunity.  Wilberforce University has secured a $3 million, five-year federal grant...

By Lena Arnold A powerful shift is taking place across higher education. While many colleges and universities are experiencing enrollment declines, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are experiencing unprecedented growth. Record application numbers,...

The Bulldogs are coming back, and Wilberforce University is seeking partners to help build the team, the stadium, and a new era of football history.  Eighty years after Wilberforce University last fielded a varsity football team, the wait is almost over.  In Fall...

From the corporate world and community advocacy to higher education and an international journey with Wilberforce scholars, Dean of Students Sylvia R. Mayfield-Chess has built her career around one enduring principle: we accomplish more when we work together.  When...

Wilberforce University continues to be shaped by leaders whose lives reflect purpose, resilience, and service—none more so than Rev. Dr. John E. Freeman, Dean of Religious Life, Chaplain, and Professor.  Affectionately known as “Pastor John,” Dr. Freeman has dedicated...

For more than three decades, Carla Cope has been a steady and dedicated presence at Wilberforce University, serving the institution with a spirit of excellence, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to its mission. From her first day on campus in 1993 to her return...

September 2, 2026 When Melody Baccus arrived at Wilberforce University from nearby Dayton, Ohio, her plans were simple: earn her degree, sing in the choir, and prepare for a future career as a music teacher. What she did not expect was that Wilberforce would become...