Dear TMCF friends and family, What an incredible year it’s been for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Research Center. In September, I spoke about the inaugural Faculty Research Seminar, this year’s Black Thriving in America report and upcoming changes to our website. I’m grateful to everyone who played a […]
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The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) improved its financial position again, according to its fiscal year 2024 audit. TMCF’s fiscal year begins Jan. 1 and ends Dec. 31. “Our CFO and COO Aisha T. Brown, the finance team and all TMCF staff worked extremely hard to ensure a clean and timely audit in FY24,” Dr.
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The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Leadership Institute gave Harris-Stowe State University senior Carlo Holmes more than a week of professional development. It gave him a pathway straight into his future career. Holmes, a business administration and marketing major, had never attended Leadership Institute before this year, but he said the experience reshaped how he
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There was a time when Tuskegee University senior Cameron Bell wasn’t sure college was the right path for her. But after becoming involved with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), she discovered a sense of belonging, purpose and possibility she hadn’t expected. “TMCF was an extension of what I wanted,” Bell said. “The support and
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The chair of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Board of Directors made an appearance on MS Now’s Morning Joe recently to discuss how investors are awaiting the Federal Reserve’s final interest rate decision of the year. Racquel Oden, chair of the TMCF board and HSBC Head of Wealth, Premier & Global Private Banking, US,
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced a total investment of $120 million by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott since 2020. Scott invested a staggering $50 million unrestricted gift in 2020, while following up with a $70 million unrestricted gift in September. “We didn’t initially disclose the amounts but we are moved to speak to her strong
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) recently partnered with New Testament Gospel Worldwide Ministries (NTG), r4 Technologies and Sharing Excess for NTG’s 7th-annual turkey, clothing and gas giveaway in the Atlanta area. Together the giveaway resulted in the distribution of 2,600 turkeys and 6,000 pounds of produce, gasoline and essential clothing to more than 10,000
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Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) junior Jasmine Jackson says the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) not only shaped her professional growth but also inspired her to step into leadership, ultimately motivating her to run for student body president. “TMCF is an all-inclusive platform for students,” Jackson said. “It has helped me with my finances, resources,
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After a concussion left her uncertain about her future, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (Lincoln University) senior Chloe Foster found renewed confidence and clarity through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). With that support, she has grown into a strong campus leader while balancing athletics, academics and public speaking. “Freshman year was tough,” she said. “I
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TM² Executive Search (TM²), the executive search firm of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), recently added a new senior consultant to its team. Dr. Felecia Commodore recently joined TM² to provide strategic guidance and leverage deep expertise in higher education governance. Commodore brings a distinguished background in higher education leadership, organizational behavior and governance
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The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has at least 20 member schools with increased enrollment for the fall 2025 semester. Additional institutions may report positive growth as reports are finalized. Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have experienced growth over the past several years. “At TMCF, we know that an HBCU education remains one of
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is serving as a sponsor of the New Testament Gospel Worldwide Ministries (NTG) 7th-annual turkey, clothing and gas giveaway on Nov. 22 in Rex, Georgia. NTG is partnering with r4 Technologies to host this event. In partnership with volunteers and community partners, the drive will provide more than 2,000