PICTURED RIGHT: Members of the Texas College Pre-Alumni Council pose for a photograph with Alumni at the 2025 UNCF PAC Leadership Conference in Memphis, Tennessee
The Texas College Pre-Alumni Council represented the College proudly at the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) National Pre-Alumni Council (PAC) Leadership Conference, held at the end of February in Memphis, Tennessee. This annual event brought together over 500 students, faculty, leaders in the HBCU community, funding experts, sponsors, alumni, and member institutions of the UNCF, which is the largest organization dedicated to African American education in the United States.
The dynamic three-day conference featured a variety of interactive workshops and keynote speakers, which focused on best practices relevant to students, alumni, and HBCUs. Attendees were afforded the unique opportunity to engage with key decision-makers, fostering important connections that could benefit their academic and professional futures. The Texas College delegation included prominent student leaders from a variety of student organizations.
“I am beyond proud of our students,” said Ms. Marie Payne, Texas College Pre-Alumni Council Advisor and Alumna. “Our student leaders represented Texas College well on a national stage amongst their peers. They personified the College’s Core Values of Community Service and Social Responsibility.”
Members of the Texas College Pre-Alumni Council pose for a photograph with Alumni at the 2025 UNCF PAC Leadership Conference's Miss UNCF Coronation in Memphis, Tennessee
Among the highlights, Miss Tyesha High, the reigning Miss UNCF for 2024-2025, secured the title of third runner-up in the prestigious Miss National UNCF Coronation. Additionally, the Texas College Pre-Alumni Council earned recognition for their dedication to community service, winning first place for the Miss National UNCF Service Project Award by collecting over 1,000 toiletries for those in need.
“This conference underscores our commitment to education and leadership,” remarked Mr. Jalen Russell, PAC President. “The connections we've made here will help elevate our initiatives and support our peers at Texas College.”
The UNCF Leadership Conference not only promotes academic excellence, but also empowers the next generation of leaders within the HBCU community to ensure that they are well-prepared to make impactful contributions to society.
