Historically Black Community Colleges will attend Thurgood Marshall College Fund annual Congressional HBCU Fly-In
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will host the 2024 Presidents & Chancellors HBCU Fly-In March 6-7 in Washington, D.C. After attending the 2023 HBCU Fly-In as guests of Dr. Harry L. Williams, TMCF president and CEO, six Historically Black Community Colleges (HBCCs) can attend this year as TMCF member schools. The annual event brings presidents and chancellors […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund to host annual Congressional HBCU Fly-In
WASHINGTON, DC (February 29, 2024) – Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will host the 2024 Presidents & Chancellors HBCU Fly-In March 6-7 in Washington, D.C. The event brings presidents and chancellors of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) together with members of Congress and key government and corporate officials to discuss issues […]
Deadlines for many Thurgood Marshall College Fund scholarships are fast approaching
While the number of undergraduate students dropped since the pandemic, applications at HBCUs increased nearly 30% as students reported turning down Ivy League institutions and other PWIs for a more inclusive experience. Research has shown that unmet financial need is higher among underrepresented minority and low-income students and can negatively impact first- and second-year retention. […]
HBCUs Played a Critical Role During Civil Rights Movement
Students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) walk on sacred ground, following in the illustrious footsteps of trailblazers. These institutions, woven into the fabric of American history, have been graced by some of the world’s most influential figures. Thurgood Marshall and Langston Hughes roamed Lincoln University’s bucolic campus, while Kamala Harris and Chadwick Boseman […]
HBCUs uplifted by musical excellence
Throughout Black History Month, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is honoring the excellence of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and their rich legacy by spotlighting some of the biggest musical influencers and contributors to the world, especially since the Grammy Awards were earlier this month. In the Black community, music holds immense cultural importance, […]
HBCU athletes have shined on Super Bowl stage
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is honoring the excellence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and their rich legacy throughout Black History Month by reflecting on the significant contributions of HBCU alumni in the Super Bowl.Three HBCU alums will compete in Super Bowl LVIII. Javon Hargrave (South Carolina State) will represent the San Francisco […]
HBCU students shine at national innovation summit
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Black Male Teachers Making An Impact Thanks to TQRP
Supporting the Teachers Quality and Retention Program (TQRP) is one way that Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has done a quality job of addressing the nation’s teacher shortage and increasing the number of minority instructors in the classroom. TQRP focuses on creating a more equitable world by offering high-quality pre-service training and personalized support once […]
Thurgood Marshall’s impact still resonates in 2024
“Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it.” – Thurgood Marshall Thurgood Marshall’s legal victories extended beyond education, as he played a significant role in dismantling legal segregation. His tireless efforts as a civil rights lawyer and Supreme Court Justice helped lay […]
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 […]