Donna M. Owens, writing for Ebony, examines the landscape of philanthropic giving to HBCUs and within the community. Private funders, corporations and foundations are playing a role. TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. shares insight about how the community could support institutions.
North Carolina’s legislative branch has begun considering some laws directly affecting operations and identity at the state’s HBCUs. Where do these efforts originate, and how could they impact our schools? David Squires, writing for The Undefeated, takes a well-rounded look at the issue, looking to TMCF for historical context on school’s relationships with the state.
Black Enterprise takes a moment to spotlight the Opportunity Funding Corporation (OFC), a division of Thurgood Marshall College Fund. This year, OFC launched a new program focusing on enabling the entrepreneurial mindset in the HBCU community.
The Teacher Quality Retention Program focuses on (HBCU) Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ males, (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math teachers, and new teachers in general. Black males get the opportunity to speak about their experiences in the classroom, will establish a network of peers in their strive to become National Board Certified teachers, and have the opportunity to participate in a STEM focused practicum.
Now that I have this opportunity, I’m going to make the most of my time here. It feels great to represent TMCF because I’m fully invested in the program. My being chosen for the internship as a result of being involved with TMCF will show people who are interested in joining the program its benefits.
With her summer internship as a research intern at the Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen, Maryland, Ariel is laying the foundation for a career in the medical field. She works in soldier protection services, which requires her to do orthopedic research. Her research focuses on better equipping soldier’s boots for battle and explosions.