The Thurgood Marshall College Fund partners with the Editorial Freelancers Association to support HBCU students
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) are partnering to support students or recent graduates of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) who are pursuing a career or continued education in the editorial field. Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, TMCF will administer the Ruth Mullen Memorial Scholarship. Named in […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund board chair talked about closing the financial confidence gap on MSNBC’s Morning Joe
The chair of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Board of Directors made an appearance on MSNBC’s Morning Joe recently to discuss closing the financial confidence gap. Racquel Oden, chair of the TMCF board and HSBC Head of Wealth, Premier & Global Private Banking, US, recently appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe with host Mika Brzezinski, […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund employee spoke at Florida A&M University
A Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) employee recently served as the luncheon keynote speaker for Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) inaugural University Scholarship Program Onboarding Institute. Jacqueline Powers, vice president of scholarships at TMCF, provided remarks to the class of 2029 students in the FAMU Honors and University Scholars Program. The event marked the beginning of […]
EastSide Golf founders recognized at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund event
The founders of EastSide Golf were applauded and commended for their work with the CEO Impact Innovator Award during a recent Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Impact Now event on Martha’s Vineyard. TMFC’s CEO Impact Innovator Award highlights groundbreaking achievements that redefine possibility, honoring trailblazers who have introduced unique, first-to-market solutions or innovative initiatives, inspiring […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund alumna joins Howard University athletics
A Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) alumna recently joined Howard University athletics as the John McLendon Fellow athletics revenue manager. Nia James, a graduate of TMCF member school Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), is putting the extensive knowledge and experience she earned through her degree in sport management and various internships to use. James graduated from […]
Jackson State University graduate is pursuing law school to make change
A recent Jackson State University (JSU) graduate and Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) scholar chose to pursue law school at the Southern University Law Center (SULC). Caleab Pickens, a 2025 graduate of JSU and a student at SULC, said his decision to attend law school was fueled by a lifelong commitment to justice and service. […]
Cohort V graduates from the Boeing | TMCF Scholar Program
Seven Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) scholars recently graduated from the Boeing | TMCF Scholar Program at a ceremony held in St. Louis. The program provides an exceptional career opportunity and scholarship for outstanding students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), in partnership with TMCF and The Boeing Company. Mikaylah Pratt, a mechanical engineering […]
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund Anniversary Gala returns Oct. 4
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will host its 38th Anniversary Gala at the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC in the nation’s capital city on Oct. 4. The Anniversary Gala returns with a renewed focus after a hiatus in 2024. Blue Meridian Partners (Blue Meridian) and The Leonsis Family Foundation (LFF) and Monumental Sports & Entertainment […]
Teacher Quality and Retention Program celebrates 16 years of transforming classrooms and building educational leaders
Hundreds of educators who have been shaped by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund‘s (TMCF) Teacher Quality and Retention Program (TQRP), now entering its 16th year as one of TMCF’s signature programs. Since its launch in 2009, TQRP has provided 892 fellowships through its intensive Summer Institute, creating a network of educators who have collectively taught […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund board chair named to Forbes’ 50 Over 50 list
The chair of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Board of Directors was named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 list. Racquel Oden, who also serves as the HSBC U.S. Head of International Wealth, Asset Management & Global Private Banking, U.S. HSBC Bank, was named to the list in the investment category. “This is a […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund scholars partner with a Black-owned business through the Hennessy Fellows Program
Participants in the Hennessy Fellows Program, a collaboration between the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Hennessy, recently helped a small, Black-owned business as part of their capstone project in the program. The Hennessy Fellows Program is for exceptional graduate students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). In a new format of the capstone […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund president in the midst of an impactful summer
This summer has been an impactful one for Dr. Harry L. Williams, president & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). Beginning in June, Dr. Williams started a summer of engaging with high school and college students, philanthropists, friends and supporters of TMCF, and HBCU officials. In St. Louis, he provided remarks to members […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Board of Directors member received an honorary designation from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
The historic Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. inducted Toni Townes-Whitley, a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Board of Directors, into this year’s class of honorary members during its national convention. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1913 on Howard University’s campus, a TMCF member school. More than 350,000 women have […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund employee uplifts others as Ms. Universal Petite
A Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) employee found a way to uplift others and quickly found success. Angelica Smith, events manager, took a leap of faith last year with no prior pageant experience and entered the Petite USA competition. Her goal was to represent something greater than herself, she said. “What started as a bold […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Hamptons event raises $125,000
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) hosted an exclusive brunch in the Hamptons. Approximately $125,000 was raised and more than 100 people were in attendance. Charles Merinoff, a member of the TMCF Board of Directors and co-chairman of Breakthru Beverage Group, donated $25,000 in honor of Racquel Oden’s leadership as chair of the TMCF Board […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s DevCon Atlanta a success for students and employers
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) recently hosted DevCon Atlanta, a four-day regional conference centered on professional development for college freshmen and sophomores from public and private historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). DevCon equips students with fundamental business skills and professional competencies through leadership development, career readiness and targeted tech upskilling. “The early exposure […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to assume leadership of HBCU Philanthropy Symposium
The Symposium, founded at Delaware State University, brings together HBCU leaders and philanthropic partners The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams recently announced that the organization has officially assumed leadership of the HBCU Philanthropy Symposium, ushering in a new era of collaboration, strategy and innovation for advancement professionals at […]
TM² Executive Search team member spoke at a national culture conference
A team member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) executive search firm, TM² Executive Search (TM²), served as a panelist recently at a national culture conference. Dr. Will Anyu, associate principal and search consultant at TM², represented the firm at the Hunt Scanlon Culture Awards Forum at the Harvard Club of New York City. […]