2025

Thurgood Marshall College Fund board chair talked about the Federal Reserve on MSNBC’s Morning Joe

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, […]

Thurgood Marshall College Fund discloses total investment of $120 million by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

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 […]

Thurgood Marshall College Fund partners for annual holiday giveaway

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 […]

From scholar to student leader: How TMCF empowered Jasmine Jackson to lead at ECSU

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, […]

Finding her voice: How Chloe Foster turned adversity into leadership

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 adds new senior consultant

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 […]