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How Tech Is Changing the Game for Diversity Hiring

There’s finally proof that there is an efficient and effective way to identify, hire and coach the future leaders that will bring diversity into organizations. Mark Newman, CEO of HireVue, speaks with Scott Lilly, VP of Programs at TMCF and President of TMCF’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Division.

Improving Minority Teacher Quality and Retention Through Support

Will Morris of Education Week was a speaker at our 2015 TQRP institute in Houston,Texas. He spoke about teacher coaching, teacher support, and high-impact professional development. He published an article chronicling his TQRP experience.

TMCF Supports Congressman Bobby Scott’s Newly Introduced The America’s College Promise Act of 2015

Washington, DC (July 8, 2015) – Congressman Robert C. Scott (D-VA) and Senator Tammy Baldwin’s (D-WI) newly introduced The America’s College Promise Act of 2015 provides much needed grants to cover two years of college at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and MSIs for eligible students and is essential for our nation to lead the world in graduation rates.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Continues Partnership with United Airlines

Washington, DC (July 14, 2015) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced today that it has expanded its partnership with United Airlines; and, that the company will be the “official airline” of the organization’s programs, including its award-winning 2015 Leadership Institute.

Apple advances on diversity, slowly

Apple Global Human Resources Chief Denise Young Smith said at Fortune Brainstorm Tech on Tuesday morning that Apple’s next “diversity report” will come “sometime this summer” and will reveal some progress on recruiting diverse employees. A year ago, Apple joined the parade of Silicon Valley companies publicly reporting the gender, race, and ethnicity of its workforce. Apple is working with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to build a database of African-American grads in computer science.

Lowe’s Donates $500,000 to Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announces a $500,000 donation from Lowe’s to assist students attending publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This grant will assist graduating seniors in need of financial support to complete their final course requirements.