2025

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 […]