Tom Joyner Morning Show Speaks About Parent PLUS Loans
The Tom Joyner Morning Show with Roland Martin interviews TMCF’s President & CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., on the issue with Parent PLUS Loans.
Department of Education Report Confirms Parent PLUS Loan Program Changes Negatively Impacted Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The recently released Department of Education report on the tightened credit standards for the Parent PLUS Loan, “Changes in Financial Aid and Student Enrollment at Historically Black Colleges and Universities after the Tightening of PLUS Credit Standards”, demonstrates a clear disproportionate impact on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) finds this report disturbing, although not surprising.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Partnering with Apple to Inspire the Next Generation of Talent
Today, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Apple announced a partnership to identify, develop and harness talent from the nation’s community of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). The over $40 million multi-year commitment from Apple is the largest and most comprehensive corporate investment ever given exclusively for students and faculty of four-year HBCUs.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Congratulates Howard University Alumna Taraji P. Henson on NAACP Image Award
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) congratulates Taraji P. Henson on her recent NAACP Image Award as Entertainer of the Year. Henson received this high honor for her starring role in the new drama “Empire”, which airs weekly on Fox.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Applauds Obama Administration for $25 Million in Funding for Cybersecurity Education at HBCUs
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) applauds the Obama Administration on its selection of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to receive $25 million in funding for Cybersecurity Education, announced TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
HBCU Advocacy and Relevance Remains the Priority in Washington – TMCF Helps Launch New HBCU Caucus
Last week (TMCF) helped to launch the new Bipartisan Congressional HBCU Caucus, chaired by Representatives Alma S. Adams (D-NC) and Bradley Byrne (R-AL). The Caucus was officially approved by the Committee on House Administration in the 114th Congress.