LARSOSA’S TRANSFORMATIONAL TMCF EXPERIENCE HELPED HIM REACH HIS GOALS
Jahmahn Larsosa is a shining example of the incredible impact of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. “TMCF made it possible for me to achieve what I often thought was impossible — graduating from Chicago State,” Larsosa said. “Even more than that, TMCF helped me gain my first internship when I needed the money for tuition. […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Makes Historic And Timely Choice
By Marybeth Gasman, ForbesThis appeared on Forbes.com on January 8, 2024 On January 4, 2024, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, an organization dedicated to serving the nation’s public Historically Black Colleges and Universities and public Predominantly Black Institutions named Racquel Oden as the chair of its board of trustees. Oden, a Black woman, is the first woman in […]
Descendants of Enslaved Offered Need-Based Scholarships through Partnership
By Johnny Jackson, Diverse Issues in Higher EducationJan 16, 2024The Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation announced applications are open for an advancement of education scholarship program in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). The scholarships will provide Descendants of Jesuit slaveholding in the United States with need-based scholarships of up to $10,000 for attendance at a […]
HBCUs Can Help Reverse the Black College Enrollment Recession
By Dr. Harry L. Williams, TMCF President & CEOThis appeared in Diverse Issues in Higher Education on Jan. 11, 2024 Over the past decade, Black college and university enrollment has been dropping at alarming rates, declining 22% from 2010 and 2020. We can expect this recession of Black enrollment to continue in the wake of the recent […]
From TMCF Scholar to Global Innovator: The Remarkable Journey of Temitope Ajibola
In the pursuit of academic excellence and global impact, Temitope Ajibola, a distinguished Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) scholar, has crafted an extraordinary journey from dreaming of studying in the United States to becoming the founder of Youniserve, a groundbreaking global talent mobility startup. From the classrooms of Morgan State University to the global stage […]
TMCF transforming Marshall and King’s dreams into reality
As a national leader in equity and inclusion, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is actively transforming Thurgood Marshall and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s dream into reality by supporting audacious students unafraid to question established practices, push boundaries, and innovate. Marshall and King’s dreams of a better world are being realized daily as their shared […]
NFL and FedEx Announce Candidates for the 21st-Annual FedEx Air & Ground® NFL Players of the Year
A Monetary Donation in the Name of the Fan-Determined Winners Will be Given as Part of the Commitment by FedEx to Provide More Than $100,000 to Historically Black Colleges and Universities Throughout the 2023-24 Season NEW YORK –– Jan. 11, 2024 –– The National Football League and FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today quarterbacks Dak Prescott (Dallas […]
TMCF President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams has released the following statement on racist statements supported and echoed by Elon Musk
Media Contact:tmcfpress@tmcf.org “We at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) are outraged by the bigotry and ignorance echoed by Elon Musk on X. Fortunately, his obscene attempt to crush the aspirations and dreams of talented young men and women will fail miserably. Armed with the power of history and talent, our students persevere as a […]
A New Chapter Unfolds with Racquel Oden’s Historic Appointment as Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Board Chair
As Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) welcomes 2024, it does so with a groundbreaking shift on its Board of Directors – Racquel Oden, the first woman in the organization’s 37-year history, assumes the role of Board Chair on January 1. This historic moment not only marks a significant step forward for TMCF but also reaffirms […]
TQRP: A Catalyst for Change and Educational Equity
In the dynamic realm of education, Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Teachers Quality & Retention Program (TQRP) emerged as a pioneering force, shaping the future of teaching and learning. The recent culmination of the summer cohort, featuring 80 fellows from diverse backgrounds across 25 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), underscores the program’s broad impact and […]
TMCF scholarships are opening doors and unlocking pathways to economic mobility
Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall’s famous words, “If we are ever to become a fully integrated society, one in which the color of a person’s skin will not determine the opportunities available to him or her, we must be willing to take steps to open those doors” continue to ring true as the calendar prepares […]
Season of Giving Helps TMCF Close the Equity Gap & Provide Pathways To Prosperity
BY ROB KNOX TMCF Senior Director of Strategic Communications Brent Thigpen is a portrait of resilience. The University of District of Columbia’s senior unbreakable determination mirrors that of many of the students Thurgood Marshall College Fund has impacted since 1987. Thigpen shared his heartfelt testimony during the “Leaders and Legends” Gala in September. “In 2017, […]
World Kindness Day Is A Celebration of TMCF’s Mission
‘Remember, there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.’ – Scott Adams. By ROB KNOX TMCF Senior Director of Strategic Communications World Kindness Day is one of the best days on the calendar. It’s an opportunity to highlight Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s daily work of […]
TMCF Achieves Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thurgood Marshall College Fund has achieved a Four-Star charity rating for the seventh consecutive year from Charity Navigator, the leading non-profit accountability group. TMCF’s score of 96 percent is the highest it has achieved since Charity Navigator initiated its 2.1 rating system that focuses on Impact & Results, Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, […]
TMCF Statement on the New Carnegie Classification Methodology
WASHINGTON, DC (November 1, 2023) – Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) congratulates the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (Carnegie Foundation) on their announcement of a modernization of the 2025 Carnegie Classifications following a thorough and inclusive review process undertaken by ACE. Among the many changes, the new […]
Thurgood Marshall’s Legacy Is Alive And Thriving Thanks to Focus on Equity & Inclusion
by ROB KNOX, TMCF Senior Director of Strategic Communications Thurgood Marshall College Fund President and CEO Harry Williams recently was part of a panel at Chicago State University on the State of Equity in Illinois Higher Education. Like many in attendance, Williams was startled to discover that the percentage of Black students attending colleges in Illinois decreased […]
Racquel Oden Appointed TMCF Board Chair
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s bi-annual Board of Directors meeting on September 23rd, Racquel Oden, head of wealth and personal banking for HSBC Bank U.S.A., was appointed Board Chair-Elect. She is set to begin her term on January 1, 2024. Oden, who has extensive experience in finance and is highly regarded in […]
TMCF’s Programming Continues Creating Pathways to Prosperity
This blog recaps TMCF programs and impactful themes from May-September. “The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” Nelson Henderson. By ROB KNOX TMCF, Senior Director of Strategic Communications, (610) 800-1044 Entertainment celebrities Big Sean and Terrence J have walked red carpets, appeared on television, and […]