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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, […]

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

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

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

The second-ever Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Workforce Development Summit came to a close in Birmingham, Alabama with a call to action from TMCF President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams.  “Everything you’re working for, you’re going to get it,” Dr. Williams said in the closing ceremony.  “Not only are you going to achieve that,

A Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) scholar from Gadsden State Community College attending the Workforce Development Summit had her world altered when her aunt passed away her senior year of high school.  TaNasia Swain, a freshman studying diagnostic medical sonography, said she’s always leaned on her family.  “Family has always been the foundation of my

Day two of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Workforce Development Summit brought corporate partners and scholars together for enlightening plenaries about preparing for success.  To begin the day, TMCF Chief Programs Officer Tamara Thompson talked to students about embracing discomfort.  “Getting uncomfortable means that you’re getting yourself out of your comfort zone,” Thompson said.

The first day of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Workforce Development Summit set the tone for the next several days. The summit is designed to connect forward-thinking industry partners with work-ready talent from historically Black community colleges (HBCCs). Students attended the Ensuring Our Democracy session, hosted by the Birmingham chapter of The Links. They

One Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) scholar attending the Workforce Development Summit recently graduated from high school and will finish his associate degree in January thanks to dual enrollment courses.  Miles Fullilove, a sophomore at Trenholm State Community College, will begin his second degree in computer information systems upon earning his associate degree. Fullilove will

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

One Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) scholar hopes to turn her criminal justice education into a meaningful career that aligns with her passion for making a positive impact in her community.  Bishop State Community College sophomore Corian Evans said she’d love to work in a role where she can influence policy or contribute to community