2021 Leadership Institute Recap (Day 1)
By Danielle RobinsonTMCF Government Relations & Marketing Intern Financial Health Plenary: Wells Fargo: Building Your Financial Future (TMCF) On October 18, 2021, the first plenary session was presented by Wells Fargo— Leveling Up Your Financial Savvy: The Relationship Between Your Money, Your Decisions and Your Financial Health. Over the last 10 years, Wells Fargo has […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Set to Host 2021 Leadership Institute
WASHINGTON (OCT. 15, 2021) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is set to host its signature professional development program, the Leadership Institute presented by Wells Fargo, Oct. 18-21. Now in its 21st year, the Institute, themed Level Up, is part of a larger mission to advance pathways toward economic mobility for HBCU students and […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Raises Record Amount for HBCU Student Scholarships and Programming with Virtual Homecoming Celebration
#RISEtmcf Included Musical Performances from Migos, Moneybagg Yo, Sevyn Streeter & Justine Skye WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2021 – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), a national organization providing support to publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), celebrated the long-standing legacy of HBCUs Homecoming with its second annual RISE Homecoming […]
The Coach Foundation donates professional attire to Del State
Delaware State University students have received some support in the development of their professional representation as the Coach Foundation has donated about 1,000 piece of business-ready attire to the institution. The Coach Foundation – which supports global philanthropic initiatives that are community focused – has partnered with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and other organizations […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Grant Thornton and American Express Create Program to Help Career Counselors Prepare HBCU Students for Post-College Success
Unique new program helps ready Black students for professional careers in corporate America CHICAGO, October 4, 2021—The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is working with accounting and consulting firm Grant Thornton LLP and global financial services and lifestyle company American Express to create a Train the Trainer Career Readiness program. This program equips faculty and […]
Cheniere Commits $500,000 to Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships to Students Enrolled in Historically Black Colleges and Universities
HOUSTON — Cheniere Energy, Inc. (“Cheniere”) (NYSE American: LNG), the largest U.S. exporter of liquefied natural gas, today announced $500,000 in scholarships to students attending selected Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). Cheniere’s scholarship announcement coincides with the anniversary of Thurgood Marshall’s swearing in as the nation’s first […]
Voodoo Doughnut to help support Black college community
Voodoo Doughnut has introduced an exclusive new doughnut that will help to support students throughout the country. The Caramel Cha Cha Chai is a chai cream-filled raised shell doughnut, topped with a caramel drizzle, whipped cream and chai spice. Voodoo Doughnut has announced that a portion of each of this doughnut sold between now and […]
Application Window Now Open for The Sallie Mae Fund’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students
The Sallie Mae Fund in Partnership with The Thurgood Marshall College Fund, to Provide $100,000 in Scholarships to Grad Students Advancing Social Justice NEWARK, Del., Sept. 16, 2021 — To help advance social justice and promote diversity and equity through higher education, The Sallie Mae Fund, the charitable arm of Sallie Mae, in partnership with […]
Creme of Nature Announces its First $30,000 Legacy of Leadership Pitch Competition, Designed to Inspire Entrepreneurship in HBCU Students Across the U.S.
Application Process Now Open To HBCU Students Looking To Demonstrate Their Innovative Thinking and Problem Solving Skills, For A Chance To Win Valuable Prizes and $30,000 in Scholarship Funding JACKSONVILLE, FL. (September 21, 2021)— Creme of Nature today announced that it has teamed up with The Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) […]
Moguls in the Making 2021: Ally and the Thurgood Marshall Fund once again join forces to foster entrepreneurship among HBCU students
Award-winning artist, philanthropist Big Sean, the Sean Anderson Foundation and Terrence J lent support as key ambassadors and mentors Third annual business pitch competition featured 50 students competing from 10 historically Black colleges and universities North Carolina A&T State University takes first place; more than $215,000 in scholarships and prizes awarded CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 21, […]
TMCF President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams has released the following statement on the current HBCU infrastructure proposal in the reconciliation bill:
“We, at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, are both surprised at and disappointed with the proposed level and allocation of infrastructure funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) contained in the latest draft of the reconciliation bill. At present, the reconciliation bill proposes to allocate only $2 billion in infrastructure funding for HBCUs and […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Capital One Launch Inaugural Class for the Build to Best HBCU Early Talent Program
WASHINGTON, DC (SEPTEMBER 9, 2021) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) today announced the first cohort of students selected to participate in the Capital One Build to Best HBCU Early Talent Program, an integrated program to support students attending TMCF member-schools, which are America’s publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black […]
BlackRock Partners With the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to Benefit Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Global leaders in technology, financial services and consumer goods will pioneer growth of socially aware money market fund NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BlackRock announced it will partner with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (“TMCF”) to support students of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (“HBCUs”) and Predominantly Black Institutions (“PBIs”) in their journey to college and into upwardly-mobile […]
TMCF Announces Sean Perryman as Inaugural Executive Director of Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice
WASHINGTON (SEPTEMBER 8, 2021) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) on Wednesday announced Sean Perryman as the inaugural executive director of The Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice (the “Center”) after an extensive national search. TMCF’s Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice is an interdisciplinary research and action-based center launching […]
Dr. Harry L. Williams on the appointment of Dr. Tony Allen as Chair of the Presidents Board of Advisors on HBCUs
Thurgood Marshall College Fund President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams has issued the following statement on the appointment of Dr. Tony Allen as Chair of the Presidents Board of Advisors on HBCUs. I am gratified that President Biden has identified his candidate to serve as the next Chair of the President’s Board of Advisors […]
Wells Fargo Returns as Presenting Sponsor for 2021 Leadership Institute
WASHINGTON (SEPTEMBER 7, 2021) – Wells Fargo will once again serve as the presenting sponsor for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Leadership Institute, the organization’s signature professional development program, TMCF announced today. The 2021 Leadership Institute presented by Wells Fargo will take place virtually on October 18-21. The Institute, now in its 21st year, is […]
Visa Announces Inaugural Class of Visa Black Scholars and Jobs Program
Fifty Students from 19 States and the District of Columbia Will Receive Scholarships and Invitation to Join Visa Full-Time After Graduation SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Visa (NYSE: V), a leading global payments technology company, announced the inaugural class of the Visa Black Scholars and Jobs Program, awarding 50 incoming first-year college students around the country scholarship assistance […]
Honda Delivers 2021 Civic Type R Limited Edition Serial Plate 001 to Sweepstakes Winner; Fan-driven Project Supports the Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Honda Civic Type R Omaze sweepstakes generated over $500,000 in grants to support the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and HBCU students Serial Plate 001 identifies the vehicle as the first U.S. 2021 Civic Type R Limited Edition Winner’s sweepstakes grand prize package included exclusive racetrack drive experience with IndyCar driver, Colton Herta: https://honda.us/TypeRLEOmaze TORRANCE, Calif., […]