While the number of undergraduate students dropped since the pandemic, applications at HBCUs increased nearly 30% as students reported turning down Ivy League institutions and other PWIs for a more inclusive experience. Research has shown that unmet financial need is higher among underrepresented minority and low-income students and can negatively impact first- and second-year retention. […]
Students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) walk on sacred ground, following in the illustrious footsteps of trailblazers. These institutions, woven into the fabric of American history, have been graced by some of the world’s most influential figures. Thurgood Marshall and Langston Hughes roamed Lincoln University’s bucolic campus, while Kamala Harris and Chadwick Boseman […]
Throughout Black History Month, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is honoring the excellence of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and their rich legacy by spotlighting some of the biggest musical influencers and contributors to the world, especially since the Grammy Awards were earlier this month. In the Black community, music holds immense cultural importance, […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is honoring the excellence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and their rich legacy throughout Black History Month by reflecting on the significant contributions of HBCU alumni in the Super Bowl.Three HBCU alums will compete in Super Bowl LVIII. Javon Hargrave (South Carolina State) will represent the San Francisco […]
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Supporting the Teachers Quality and Retention Program (TQRP) is one way that Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has done a quality job of addressing the nation’s teacher shortage and increasing the number of minority instructors in the classroom. TQRP focuses on creating a more equitable world by offering high-quality pre-service training and personalized support once […]