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First-Generation Student Ariana Tutwiler’s Incredible Journey to Howard University

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) carries forth the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall strongly believing that where you are born should not determine who you become. Our member schools play a crucial role in shaping the future of our students – helping to break down barriers for those chasing what can often seem impossible. Determined […]

The Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice publishes first volume in new book series

The Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) recently published its first volume in The Payne Center Book Series, which focuses on pragmatic policy ideas related to social justice. The first book, titled “Creating New Possibilities for the Future of HBCUs,” provides critical examination of the current contributions and future directions of the […]

Thurgood Marshall College Fund team members focused on strategic planning and realignment in all-staff meeting

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) employees convened for an all-staff meeting recently to discuss strategic planning and realignment for the organization. Aisha T. Brown, chief financial officer and chief operating officer at TMCF, led the strategic plan initiative and provided an overview of Tyton Partners’ findings and recommendations. Brown also identified pain points within the organization […]

TMCF President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams has released the following statement on HBCU and low-income student investments in the second FY 24 Minibus Appropriations Bill

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) extends its sincere appreciation to our allies on Capitol Hill who have maintained the $50 million in funding for the HBCU, TCU and MSI Research and Development Grants program despite the program not being funded in the House  appropriations bill and only being funded at $25 million in the […]

For the Love of Words: How an HBCU Grad Wrote His Way into History

From the projects of Baltimore’s inner-city to becoming the first African American speechwriter for a U.S. President [Bill Clinton], Terry Edmonds grew up in a time when the fight for justice and equality were at the forefront of Americans’ lives. Born in 1949, Edmonds came of age at the height of the Civil Rights Movement. […]

TMCF’s DevCon™ 2024 Baltimore: Bold Moves in Professional Development for HBCU Students

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) successfully hosted its 2nd DevCon™, a professional development conference, presented by Medtronic, in Baltimore, MD, from Wednesday, March 6, through Saturday, March 9, 2024. Crafted by the TMCF Ventures team, this leadership conference is an invaluable early touchpoint for Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students in their freshman and […]