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WASHINGTON (Nov. 29, 2021, 8 a.m. ET) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the largest organization representing the Black College Community, has partnered with Truist to launch a new scholarship program to meet the needs of students at historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and those from marginalized and underserved communities. A $3 million […]

Wells Fargo and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) are teaming up to help close the graduation gap for college seniors attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The $1 million Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Wells Fargo HBCU College Completion Scholarship program will support students making the final push to earn their degrees. Individual […]

WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) today announced new strategic partnerships with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers to advance STEM education for students of color. These alliances aim to drive equity in education opportunities while growing the aerospace and defense industry’s future talent […]

– TMCF and Infosys will establish mechanism to increase candidates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for high-quality STEM jobs – The Infosys Foundation USA will support the TMCF Teacher Quality & Retention Program to help prepare aspiring K12 STEM teachers to bring computer science and maker education to their classrooms NEW YORK, Nov. […]

The Golden Arches’ Partnership Extension with Shine App is Elevating Its Annual Black & Positively Golden Scholarship to Help Bridge Gap of Access to Mental Health Resources CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Between class work, finances, the pandemic and stress about finding a job, students have a lot to worry about, especially Black collegians. […]

WASHINGTON (OCTOBER 28, 2021) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) applauds the HBCU-related investments in the Build Back Better Act and calls on Congress to pass the bill expeditiously. The Build Back Better Act invests $3 billion in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) […]

WASHINGTON (October 28, 2021) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Mondelēz International, Inc. announced today the selection of the inaugural cohort of the newly formed Mondelēz International HBCU Scholarship program. The Mondelēz International Scholars are selected students from TMCF member-schools, which are America’s publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black […]

By Danielle Robinson TMCF Government Relations & Marketing Intern Plenary: John Deere: Leading from a Different Lens On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, the morning plenary session was presented by John Deere— Leveling Up Your Leadership IQ: Leading from A Different Lens. John Deere representative, Andres Carberry, kicked off the plenary with an energetic presentation that […]

As college and university students continue their fall semesters, Kiewit is kicking off a new partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) in support of the company’s continued efforts to recruit a more diverse talent pipeline. Through the partnership, Kiewit will provide 20 engineering and construction management students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities […]

– NBA and NBA Foundation to Launch New Annual Fellowship Program for HBCU Students – – First-Ever NBA HBCU Classic to be Played in Cleveland as Part of the Celebration of the NBA 75th Anniversary – NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2021 – The NBA today announced an extension of its ongoing commitment to Historically Black […]

By Danielle RobinsonTMCF Government Relations & Marketing Intern Personal Branding Plenary: Wendy’s: The Resilience of Your Personal Brand On October 19, 2021, the morning plenary session was presented by Wendy’s— Leveling Up Your Brand Essence: The Resilience of Your Personal Brand. Wendy’s representatives, Blaire Luciano and Beverly Stallings-Johnson, shared how the Wendy’s brand strategy (consistently […]

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 […]

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 […]

#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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]