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Finding her voice: How Chloe Foster turned adversity into leadership

After a concussion left her uncertain about her future, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (Lincoln University) senior Chloe Foster found renewed confidence and clarity through the  Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). With that support, she has grown into a strong campus leader while balancing athletics, academics and public speaking.  “Freshman year was tough,” she said. “I […]

TM² Executive Search adds new senior consultant

TM² Executive Search (TM²), the executive search firm of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), recently added a new senior consultant to its team.  Dr. Felecia Commodore recently joined TM² to provide strategic guidance and leverage deep expertise in higher education governance.   Commodore brings a distinguished background in higher education leadership, organizational behavior and governance […]

Thurgood Marshall College Fund member schools once again experiencing enrollment growth while trying to recruit and retain Black men

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has at least 20 member schools with increased enrollment for the fall 2025 semester. Additional institutions may report positive growth as reports are finalized. Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have experienced growth over the past several years.  “At TMCF, we know that an HBCU education remains one of […]

Thurgood Marshall College Fund supports turkey, clothing and gas giveaway for Thanksgiving

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is serving as a sponsor of the New Testament Gospel Worldwide Ministries (NTG) 7th-annual turkey, clothing and gas giveaway on Nov. 22 in Rex, Georgia.   NTG is partnering with r4 Technologies to host this event. In partnership with volunteers and community partners, the drive will provide more than 2,000 […]

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Workforce Development Summit concludes with a call for continuous improvement

The second-ever Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Workforce Development Summit came to a close in Birmingham, Alabama with a call to action from TMCF President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams.  “Everything you’re working for, you’re going to get it,” Dr. Williams said in the closing ceremony.  “Not only are you going to achieve that, […]

The loss of a family member shaped one Thurgood Marshall College Fund scholar’s drive

A Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) scholar from Gadsden State Community College attending the Workforce Development Summit had her world altered when her aunt passed away her senior year of high school.  TaNasia Swain, a freshman studying diagnostic medical sonography, said she’s always leaned on her family.  “Family has always been the foundation of my […]