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TMCF Statement on the Passing of Rev. Calvin O. Butts III

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund mourns the passing of Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, an impactful leader and prominent faith leader who led Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem. He was also a former TMCF board member and college president. He was 73 years old when he died recently.

Kroger Foundation and Thurgood Marshall College Fund Collaborate for Second Annual Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Innovation Challenge

Pitch competition winners awarded $74,000 in scholarships CINCINNATI, Oct. 31, 2022 — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Foundation (“Foundation”) today announced the scholarship award recipients and entrepreneurial pitch competition results from its second annual Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Innovation Challenge in collaboration with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). The Innovation Challenge is made […]

J.M. Huber Corp Makes $500,000 Donation To TMCF

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 27, 2022 — Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced that J.M. Huber Corporation (Huber), a global, family- owned specialty materials manufacturing company, has made a $500,000 donation to provide scholarships to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) students in Science, Technology, Education and Mathematics (STEM) education programs. The Huber donation will award […]

More Than $6.3 Million Raised During TMCF’s 35th Annual Awards and Fundraising Gala

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 10, 2022) — Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Board Chairman, Charlie Merinoff announced today that more than $6.3 million was raised on Saturday, October 1 as part of the TMCF 35th Anniversary Awards & Fundraising Gala. This tremendous philanthropic effort and engagement allows TMCF to devote more scholarships, resources, and programs to help […]

Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic Donates $250,000k to The Thurgood Marshall College Fund

New York, NY., October 3, 2022 – Today, the Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic announced a$250,000 donation to The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). A check was presented toThe Thurgood Marshall College Fund CEO, Harry L. Williams by host and Legacy ClassicAmbassador, Terrence J during the 35th Annual Anniversary Gala this past weekend. “We are grateful […]

TMCF To Host Signature Leadership Institute presented by Wells Fargo Along With The 35th Annual Awards and Fundraising Gala

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 23, 2022) – The 2022 Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute presented by Wells Fargo along with the Awards and Fundraising Gala is less than a week away. It promises to be an exciting and memorable week of networking, learning, development, entertainment, and fun. The theme of the Leadership Institute presented by Wells […]