07/29/2026
For more than two decades, Dr. Michael L. Lomax has been a steadfast champion of higher education, expanding opportunity for thousands of students and strengthening the future of HBCUs across the nation.
His leadership at UNCF has done more than transform lives; it has elevated institutions, opened doors long closed, and reinforced the enduring promise that higher education holds for generations of Black scholars, leaders, and dreamers.
Thank you, Dr. Lomax, for a legacy defined by purpose, progress, and possibility. Your vision has inspired countless educators, business leaders, and community warriors to carry the work forward. We know your impact will continue to guide and shape the future of higher education for years to come.
On behalf of HBCU ELIโs Community of Fellows, including the UNCF-ELI Partnership for Board Members and Presidents, and the executive and operational teams, we honor you and we wish you well in your next chapter!