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TMCF Statement on HBCU Investments in the Biden Administration

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) expresses its appreciation for the historic investments and tremendous strides that the Biden Administration has made over the past three years as it relates to its support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). “The Biden Administration, unlike any other presidential administration before it, has broken barriers regarding being […]

Thurgood Marshall College Fund added Denmark Technical College to its membership

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has added Denmark Technical College (DTC) to its member schools, now totaling 54 institutions consisting of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), predominantly Black institutions (PBIs), and historically Black community colleges (HBCCs). DTC is the first of its kind among TMCF members.  “It is an honor to welcome Denmark Technical College to the Thurgood Marshall […]

Dr. N. Joyce Payne presented with inaugural Dr. N. Joyce Payne Trailblazer Award at Thurgood Marshall College Fund board retreat; new board directors elected at spring meeting

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Board of Directors recently recognized its founding director at its board retreat. Dr. N. Joyce Payne, founder of TMCF, was presented with the inaugural Dr. N. Joyce Payne Trailblazer Award by board chairwoman Racquel Oden for her lifetime commitment to advancing education and empowering women. The award will be presented in her name to celebrate […]

Setting The Pace: Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s The PITCH™ Heads to Atlanta, Georgia, Driving Education and Diversity in Entrepreneurship!

Atlanta, Georgia (April 30, 2024) – Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is thrilled to announce that their renowned business competition The PITCH™ will be hosted in Atlanta, Georgia, for 2024, under the theme “Setting The Pace.” Scheduled from May 18 to May 23, 2024, The PITCH™ will include 200 scholars from Historically Black Colleges and Universities […]

Dr. N. Payne Center for Social Justice executive director to speak about research and development innovation

The Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice executive director will serve as a panelist on an Advanced Education Research and Development Fund (AERDF) webinar about the essential role of research and development (R&D) in propelling America’s future on May 2 at 11 a.m. EST. Dr. MC Brown II will join Roberto J. Rodriguez […]

TMCF President/CEO Williams discusses Better FAFSA

Thurgood Marshall College Fund President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams talks about the challenges, setbacks, and concerns of the new Better FAFSA form stating that, “The changes in the FAFSA process adds an additional layer of complexity to an already intricate system, creating more hurdles for Black students to access and secure the financial […]