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Statement On FY 2017 Omnibus Appropriations Act

We are pleased the FY’17 Omnibus Appropriations Bill maintains level funding for most of the key programs and budget lines impacting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and we view that as a win for HBCUs. We are pleased the 115th Congress increased funding for the several programs.

Position on HBCU Cap Financing Language in H.R. 244

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has spoken to the Trump Administration regarding the financing language and was assured there was absolutely no plan to eliminate or challenge this program.

TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. commencement speech for Grambling State University.

TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. message to Grambling State University Class of 2017 give back money, time, and talent.

Sousaphone player Patrick Rosa finds passion, scholarship through hockey

The NHL/Thurgood Marshall scholarship was developed under the direction of NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. Those selected must have a 2.5 grade-point average or higher as a high-school senior, and receive a four-year merit scholarship that helps cover the cost of tuition, fees, room and board and textbooks.

Black Enterprise brings summit to Houston

More than 1,000 of the country’s leading entrepreneurs, business funding sources, and corporate executives are gathered in Houston for the Black Enterprise 2017 Entrepreneurs Summit.

TMCF Statement On President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Impact On HBCUs

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is pleased President Trump’s FY18 Comprehensive Budget preserves funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).