2021

Wells Fargo Returns as Presenting Sponsor for 2021 Leadership Institute

WASHINGTON (SEPTEMBER 7, 2021) – Wells Fargo will once again serve as the presenting sponsor for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Leadership Institute, the organization’s signature professional development program, TMCF announced today. The 2021 Leadership Institute presented by Wells Fargo will take place virtually on October 18-21. The Institute, now in its 21st year, is […]

Visa Announces Inaugural Class of Visa Black Scholars and Jobs Program

Fifty Students from 19 States and the District of Columbia Will Receive Scholarships and Invitation to Join Visa Full-Time After Graduation SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Visa (NYSE: V), a leading global payments technology company, announced the inaugural class of the Visa Black Scholars and Jobs Program, awarding 50 incoming first-year college students around the country scholarship assistance […]

Honda Delivers 2021 Civic Type R Limited Edition Serial Plate 001 to Sweepstakes Winner; Fan-driven Project Supports the Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Honda Civic Type R Omaze sweepstakes generated over $500,000 in grants to support the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and HBCU students Serial Plate 001 identifies the vehicle as the first U.S. 2021 Civic Type R Limited Edition Winner’s sweepstakes grand prize package included exclusive racetrack drive experience with IndyCar driver, Colton Herta: https://honda.us/TypeRLEOmaze TORRANCE, Calif., […]

HBCUs Take Center Stage at the Salute THEM Awards ‘My HBCU Joy’ Sunday, September 12, 2021 on BNC.TV At 10:00 P.M. ET

Nationally syndicated show pays tribute to the Unique Culture and Contributions of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) WASHINGTON – The role of HBCUs in shaping the growth, development and culture of Black Americans will take center stage for the third installment of the critically acclaimed Salute THEM Awards (STA) series. The Salute THEM Awards […]

Actor Terrence J Hosts Thurgood Marshall College Fund Second Annual Virtual Homecoming Celebration Streaming on AspireTV

#RISEtmcf to Include Musical Performances from Migos, Moneybagg Yo, Sevyn Streeter & Justine Skye WASHINGTON, August 23, 2021 – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), a national organization providing support to publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), is continuing to celebrate the long-standing legacy of HBCUs Homecoming with their […]

Hennessy Fellows Program Application Now Open; Thurgood Marshall College Fund Continues its Legacy of Partnership with World-Renowned Spirit Brand

“Hennessy Fellows”, now in its third year, is part of a larger mission to advance pathways toward economic mobility for Black students and intentionally diversify the future work force within corporate America WASHINGTON (AUG. 20, 2021) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Hennessy, the world’s best-selling Cognac, announced the opening of applications for […]