Thurgood Marshall College Fund president pens joint op-ed in Diverse: Issues In HigherEducation

May 27, 2025

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams recently penned an op-ed with members of the HBCU Transformation Project about an era of transformation for HBCUs.

“Our students need more than degrees. They need meaningful pathways to jobs, leadership and advancement,” Dr. Williams said in the publication. “This work ensures our institutions are positioned to align with 21st-century workforce needs, opening doors to opportunity.”

To read the full op-ed, visit Diverse: Issues In Higher Education.

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