The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) joins the nation in mourning the loss of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, an iconic civil rights leader and unwavering advocate for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Rev. Jackson knew the power of an HBCU education firsthand, graduating from TMCF member school North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State […]
Before arriving on campus, Brayden Smith never imagined college as part of his future. Now a junior majoring in business administration at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), Smith credits the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) with helping him discover his potential and build a path rooted in opportunity and connection. Growing up, Smith said higher
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Ellis Bryant began his college journey at Tuskegee University questioning whether he belonged in competitive academic and professional spaces. Now a junior majoring in finance and economics, he credits the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) with helping him overcome impostor syndrome and recognize his own capabilities. Early in his college career, Bryant said self-doubt often
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The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) president & CEO will serve as a featured guest at Howard University (Howard) for a conversation about how historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) drive national policy and innovation. Dr. Harry L. Williams, president & CEO at TMCF, will join other featured guests such as Dr. Denise Jones Gregory,
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The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) extends its gratitude to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Appropriations Committee Chair Tom Cole (R-OK), Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins (R-ME), House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro
Top-tier early talent students from the nation’s public historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and predominantly Black institutions (PBIs) will descend on Baltimore Feb. 18-21 for DevCon, a regional professional development conference hosted by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). First-year and sophomore students from public and private HBCUs and PBIs will engage with captivating
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A delegation from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) traveled to South Africa for the Education Association of South Africa (EASA) 2026 Annual Conference. At the conference, the group delivered a landmark presentation that unveiled an ambitious framework to establish formal transatlantic partnerships between historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and South African historically disadvantaged
From scholarships to national professional opportunities, Raniyah Edwards’ experience with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has helped shape her growth as a student leader. A junior political science major at Prairie View A&M University, Edwards is an out-of-state student who has been actively engaged with TMCF since her freshman year. During that time, she
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For Siriss McLaurin, graduating in December marked more than the end of his time at Jackson State University. It signaled the beginning of a new chapter shaped by opportunity, preparation and connection through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). As a transfer student, McLaurin said one of his priorities after arriving at Jackson State was
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A member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Board of Directors was recently recognized by BizTimes as one of the most influential business leaders in Wisconsin. Michelle Nettles, executive vice president and chief people and legal officer at ManpowerGroup, is a TMCF board member and the vice chair of the human resources committee. “We’re
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) was once again well-represented at the annual HBCU Honors award show. Morgan State University (Morgan) student Grace Ogunmodede spoke about her experience as a TMCF scholar. “TMCF has been truly transformative for me — it’s opened doors to opportunities that helped me grow academically, professionally and personally,” she said.
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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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