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Darius Mackey, a junior finance major at Texas Southern University (TSU), credits the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) with helping him recognize his potential and pursue opportunities he once thought were out of reach. Mackey, a first-generation college student expected to graduate in December 2027, has participated in TMCF programs including the Lowe’s retail immersion […]

Destinie “Alora” James-Knowles, a 2025 graduate of Tuskegee University, credits the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) with helping shape her academic and professional journey. A double major in computer engineering and electrical engineering, James-Knowles now works as a sales engineer and leads Shift-ALT-HER, a nonprofit focused on helping women pursue careers in technology.  Shift-ALT-HER grew […]

Officials at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) express sincere gratitude to President Trump, Secretary McMahon and the Trump administration for announcing plans to provide $174 million in supplemental Title III funding for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in FY26, above congressional appropriations. Building upon the supplemental amount of $435 million allocated in FY25, […]

A school for seventh through 12 grade students in Delaware was recently named after the president & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and his wife.  Dr. Harry L. Williams and his wife, Dr. Robin S. Williams, were in attendance at the dedication ceremony at the Delaware State University campus. The early college […]

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and The Links, Incorporated (The Links) recently signed a landmark agreement poised to help students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) pursue their dreams.  “This is a memorandum of understanding designed specifically to demonstrate that our two powerful organizations are lockstep, hand in hand, working together to make […]

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) honored impactful leaders in education at its recent DC CEO Impact NOW event at the National Museum of African American History & Culture.  Dr. Shuana Tucker-Sims (The Links, Incorporated), Dr. Mark Frohman and the members of the Divine Nine were honored for their extraordinary impact on historically Black colleges […]

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) raised nearly $4 million during its largest programs of the year.  TMCF’s signature conference, Leadership Institute, drew 500 students from 44 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) around the country for an impactful event that refined skills and connected them to corporate partners for potential internships and job opportunities.  […]

The closing day of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) Leadership Institute was the finishing touch of a powerful week in the nation’s capital.  Scholars began the morning with a plenary session by Ally Financial entitled “Think Like a Leader but Act Like an Investor.”  Natalie Brown (senior director of corporate citizenship), Samantha Newsome (customer […]

A first-generation college student attending the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Leadership Institute moved cross country to attend North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) and blaze a trail for her younger siblings. Samiyah Hopkins, a junior studying computer engineering, moved from California to North Carolina to attend NC A&T, which is the […]

The second of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Leadership Institute paired students with corporate partners in a recruitment fair designed to make connections count.  Day two for the students began with breakfast and a morning huddle with their respective talent coaches to prepare for the day ahead.  Afterwards, the recruitment fair began and participants […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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. […]

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has named a North Carolina Central University (NCCU) alumnus and renowned retired professor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) to serve as distinguished faculty-in-residence.    Dr. James H. Johnson, the former William R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of strategy and entrepreneurship and director of the […]

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will host the DC CEO Impact NOW Awards Sept. 10 at the National Museum of African American History & Culture. The event brings together industry leaders, visionaries and changemakers for a night of networking, entertainment and honoring excellence.   Award recipients and honorees for the event include Dr. Shuana Tucker-Sims […]

As a Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Yard Ambassador for Bowie State University, Widenerson Moise is committed to using his voice and experiences to inspire the next generation. For the rising senior, speaking to high school students in Washington, D.C., was an opportunity to share his college journey and encourage students to see possibilities beyond […]

For Riley Roberts, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) provided more than professional development opportunities. It helped him build the skills, confidence and connections needed to launch his career. Roberts graduated from Alabama A&M University in May 2026 with a degree in computer science and will join Truist full-time as a technology and innovation program […]