Students graduating from South Carolina State are no different from most recent grads: diploma in hand, they look forward to a bright future. But their alma mater’s future is more uncertain. The historically black college is facing mounting financial troubles and falling enrollment. Gwen Ifill discusses these challenges with Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., president of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Michael Grunwald of Politico tells the story of the Parent PLUS Loan. America earns $3 billion a year charging strapped college parents above-market interest, but that’s not the only problem. TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. highlights the detrimental effects poorly thought-out revisions to the program have had on HBCUs.
On the June 30th edition of “Igniting Change with Barbara Arnwine” Johnny C. Taylor Jr., President & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund discussed the contributions and relevancy of HBCUs; challenges and opportunities of HBCUs today; the difference between majority institutions vs. HBCUs; support needed for HBCUs; the special meaning to first generation college-students; the future of HBCUs; and how how people can help.
Three Youth Hockey Players to Each Receive Academic Scholarships; All Recipients Part of NHL’s Hockey Is For Everyone Initiative
Announcement Made at Congressional Hockey Caucus Event in Washington, D.C.
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will host its 15th anniversary Awards of Excellence (AOE) dinner in the Newark, New Jersey community at Nanina’s in the Park on Thursday, March 19, 2015.
Beyond the Dream – TMCF President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. sits with Kelly Wright to discuss a $50 million contribution from Apple to the organization.