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Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Gallup released landmark fourth annual Black Thriving in America report
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) Dr. N. Joyce Payne Research Center (Payne Center), in partnership with Gallup, released the fourth annual Black Thriving in America report recently at Gallup World Headquarters in Washington, D.C. “Black Thriving in America: 2026” is the fourth installment of a 100-year research commitment. This year’s edition represents an evolution […]
First-generation Thurgood Marshall College Fund scholar hopes to launch a tech career at Leadership Institute
A first-generation Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) scholar hopes his time at Leadership Institute helps continue his growth as a leader, build his network and ultimately learn more about career opportunities and what it takes to succeed in those industries. Maki Moxey is a junior studying computer science at Central State University. “As a first-generation […]
The energy is electrifying at Leadership Institute
Five hundred students from 44 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are attending the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) 2026 Leadership Institute. The opening ceremony and first day of sessions took place on Thursday, Sept. 10. Wells Fargo, the presenting sponsor of Leadership Institute, presented a $1 million donation to TMCF. Dr. Harry L. Williams, […]
Wells Fargo continues longstanding partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund through presenting sponsorship of 2026 Leadership Institute
Wells Fargo will continue its longstanding support as presenting sponsor of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) Leadership Institute, the organization’s signature professional development program serving students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Wells Fargo has served as presenting sponsor for more than a decade. The 2026 Leadership Institute will take place from Sept. […]