Kroger Foundation and Thurgood Marshall College Fund Collaborate for Second Annual Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Innovation Challenge
Pitch competition winners awarded $74,000 in scholarships CINCINNATI, Oct. 31, 2022 — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Foundation (“Foundation”) today announced the scholarship award recipients and entrepreneurial pitch competition results from its second annual Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Innovation Challenge in collaboration with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). The Innovation Challenge is made […]
J.M. Huber Corp Makes $500,000 Donation To TMCF
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 27, 2022 — Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced that J.M. Huber Corporation (Huber), a global, family- owned specialty materials manufacturing company, has made a $500,000 donation to provide scholarships to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) students in Science, Technology, Education and Mathematics (STEM) education programs. The Huber donation will award […]
More Than $6.3 Million Raised During TMCF’s 35th Annual Awards and Fundraising Gala
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 10, 2022) — Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Board Chairman, Charlie Merinoff announced today that more than $6.3 million was raised on Saturday, October 1 as part of the TMCF 35th Anniversary Awards & Fundraising Gala. This tremendous philanthropic effort and engagement allows TMCF to devote more scholarships, resources, and programs to help […]
Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic Donates $250,000k to The Thurgood Marshall College Fund
New York, NY., October 3, 2022 – Today, the Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic announced a$250,000 donation to The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). A check was presented toThe Thurgood Marshall College Fund CEO, Harry L. Williams by host and Legacy ClassicAmbassador, Terrence J during the 35th Annual Anniversary Gala this past weekend. “We are grateful […]
TMCF To Host Signature Leadership Institute presented by Wells Fargo Along With The 35th Annual Awards and Fundraising Gala
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 23, 2022) – The 2022 Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute presented by Wells Fargo along with the Awards and Fundraising Gala is less than a week away. It promises to be an exciting and memorable week of networking, learning, development, entertainment, and fun. The theme of the Leadership Institute presented by Wells […]
Living Legend Patti LaBelle to Perform During TMCF’s 35th Annual Awards and Fundraising Gala
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 22, 2022) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund announced today that GRAMMY award-winning entertainer, author, and entrepreneur Patti LaBelle will perform during the organization’s 35th Anniversary Awards and Fundraising Gala. The black-tie Awards Gala will take place Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. “We are thrilled […]
Wells Fargo Returns as Presenting Sponsor for 2022 Empowered State of Mind Leadership Institute
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 20, 2022) – Wells Fargo will serve as the presenting sponsor for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Leadership Institute, the organization’s premier signature professional development program serving students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Predominately Black Institutions (PBIs). Wells Fargo has served in this role for more than 10 years. […]
Grammy Award Winning Yolanda Adams To Perform During TMCF’s 35th Annual Awards and Fundraising Gala
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 14, 2022) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund announced today that five-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Yolanda Adams will perform during the organization’s 35th Anniversary Awards and Fundraising Gala. The black-tie Awards Gala will take place Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. “We are delighted that Yolanda […]
Tamia To Perform During TMCF’s 35th Annual Awards and Fundraising Gala
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 13, 2022) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund announced today that six-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, Tamia will perform during the organization’s 35th Anniversary Awards and Fundraising Gala. The black-tie Awards Gala will take place Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. “We are delighted that Tamia will be performing at our Anniversary […]
Terrance J To Host 35th Annual TMCF Awards & Fundraising Gala
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 12, 2022) — The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), announced today, the host of the 35th Anniversary Awards & Fundraising Gala will be celebrity host, actor and Historically Black College and University (HBCU) graduate, Terrence Jenkins, better known as Terrance J. The black-tie Awards Gala will take place Saturday, October 1, 2022, at […]
TMCF To Be Honored With AAF Mosaic Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 6, 2022) — The Thurgood Marshall College Fund will be the recipient of a prestigious American Advertising Federation (AAF) Mosaic Award on Friday, September 9, 2022, at The Capitale in New York’s historic Bowery neighborhood. Alongside Ally Financial, TMCF will be presented with the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Student Program recognition for its Moguls […]
TMCF President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams has released the following statement following the most recent bomb threats at Howard University:
“We, at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, stand in solidarity with the students, faculty, staff, and alumni at TMCF member-school Howard University and other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the wake of recent additional bomb threats. Since January, fifty-seven HBCUs have been the victim of anonymous bomb threats, which spiked at the start […]
TMCF President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams has released the following statement following the President’s student loan announcement and college affordability:
“We, at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, applaud President Biden’s announcement of an extension of the student loan pause until the end of the year and forgiveness of $20,000 in student loans for Pell Grant recipients and $10,000 for all other borrowers making less than $125,000 per year. In an era where financing a post-secondary […]
TMCF To Present NBA With Champion of Diversity Award
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund will present its inaugural Champion of Diversity Award to the National Basketball Association (NBA) during TMCF’s 35th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the New York Marriott Marquis. As one of TMCF’s original founding partners, the NBA has supported the organization’s life-changing work since 1987. Over the last […]
Wells Fargo Continues It Commitment To HBCU’s with $1 Million Grant To TMCF
WASHINGTON, D.C. (JULY 7, 2022) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has received a $1 million grant from Wells Fargo to provide support for scholarships, leadership development programs and for TMCF’s signature entrepreneurship program, the PITCH. In addition, Wells Fargo will again be the Presenting Partner for the 22nd Annual Leadership Institute: Empowered State of Mind in New York City. The […]
Boeing reaffirms commitment to HBCUs with $8 million investment through Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Multi-year partnership will support student initiatives including talent sourcing, career and leadership development, and scholarships through 2026 Builds on a previous $6 million strategic investment made in 2018 Arlington – June 17, 2022 – Today, Boeing (NYSE: BA) and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced a new $8 million, multi-year partnership to support the […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund, AJC Project Interchange Partner to Bring U.S. Black College Presidents to Israel
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and American Jewish Committee (AJC) Project Interchange (PI) are partnering to further enhance Black-Jewish ties across the United States by expanding collaboration between American and Israeli universities. The highlight of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organizations is an annual delegation to Israel for presidents and other leaders […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Partners with CBRE to Build More Diverse, Inclusive Talent Pipeline
Partnership with CBRE Group, Inc. focuses on preparing students at HBCUs for careers in commercial real estate April 14, 2022 10:39 ET | Source: Thurgood Marshall College Fund TMCF is a natural fit for CBRE’s initiatives, due to their history of success supporting nearly 300,000 students who attend HBCUs and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Since its founding in […]