The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) began a campaign to help students complete the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The rollout of the Better FAFSA, which aims to simplify the intricate process of allowing students to apply for federal student aid such as grants, work-study funds, and loans, has created unintentional […]
Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, has named Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) as a nominee in the super-sized organization category in the 2024 Community Choice Awards. The announcement was made on July 8. The nomination comes as a result of TMCF’s outstanding achievements, having attained a prestigious four-star rating and […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams is forging full speed ahead this summer, focusing on connecting and engaging with high school students and member schools. “Speaking to prospective high school students about the possibilities ahead of them and cultivating deeper partnerships with our member schools is important and gratifying work,” Dr. Williams […]
Today, July 2, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), honors the legacy of our namesake on his birthday. Born in 1908, Thurgood Marshall was an influential leader of the Civil Rights Movement and the first Black Supreme Court Justice. His contributions helped change American history forever. Denied admission at the University of Maryland Law School, […]
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and its Board of Directors recently hosted the inaugural CEO Impact Awards Breakfast and #HERImpact evening reception in Charlotte to honor the influence and actions of two outstanding role models to the Black collegiate community. The events raised nearly $300,000 to support deserving students. The #HERImpact reception honored Zandra Sue Johnson […]
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) hosted a successful DevCon regional event, presented by Medtronic, from June 19-22 in Atlanta. Organized and hosted by TMCF and TMCF Ventures, DevCon is a four-day regional conference centered on professional development for college freshmen and sophomores from public and private historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). DevCon equips […]