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From TMCF Scholar to Global Innovator: The Remarkable Journey of Temitope Ajibola

In the pursuit of academic excellence and global impact, Temitope Ajibola, a distinguished Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) scholar, has crafted an extraordinary journey from dreaming of studying in the United States to becoming the founder of Youniserve, a groundbreaking global talent mobility startup. From the classrooms of Morgan State University to the global stage […]

TMCF transforming Marshall and King’s dreams into reality

As a national leader in equity and inclusion, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is actively transforming Thurgood Marshall and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s dream into reality by supporting audacious students unafraid to question established practices, push boundaries, and innovate. Marshall and King’s dreams of a better world are being realized daily as their shared […]

NFL and FedEx Announce Candidates for the 21st-Annual FedEx Air & Ground® NFL Players of the Year

A Monetary Donation in the Name of the Fan-Determined Winners Will be Given as Part of the Commitment by FedEx to Provide More Than $100,000 to Historically Black Colleges and Universities Throughout the 2023-24 Season NEW YORK –– Jan. 11, 2024 –– The National Football League and FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today quarterbacks Dak Prescott (Dallas […]

TMCF President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams has released the following statement on racist statements supported and echoed by Elon Musk

Media Contact:tmcfpress@tmcf.org “We at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) are outraged by the bigotry and ignorance echoed by Elon Musk on X. Fortunately, his obscene attempt to crush the aspirations and dreams of talented young men and women will fail miserably. Armed with the power of history and talent, our students persevere as a […]

A New Chapter Unfolds with Racquel Oden’s Historic Appointment as Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Board Chair

As Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) welcomes 2024, it does so with a groundbreaking shift on its Board of Directors – Racquel Oden, the first woman in the organization’s 37-year history, assumes the role of Board Chair on January 1. This historic moment not only marks a significant step forward for TMCF but also reaffirms […]

TQRP: A Catalyst for Change and Educational Equity

In the dynamic realm of education, Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Teachers Quality & Retention Program (TQRP) emerged as a pioneering force, shaping the future of teaching and learning. The recent culmination of the summer cohort, featuring 80 fellows from diverse backgrounds across 25 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), underscores the program’s broad impact and […]