Thurgood Marshall College Fund Statement Of Support for “HBCU PARTNERS Act” Legislation
For several months, TMCF has worked diligently with the sponsors and the members of the Trump Administration to find common-sense solutions to codify the important partnerships between the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and federal agencies.
Reps. Walker and Adams and Sens. Coons and Scott Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Partnerships Between HBCUs and Federal Agencies
The HBCU PARTNERS Act builds on the President’s 2017 executive order on HBCUs. It will require federal agencies with relevant grants and programs to undertake annual planning and coordinate their efforts to support and expand HBCU participation those programs.
Rep. Adams & Rep. Walker Announce Bold Bipartisan Action for HBCUs
To mark the re-launch, the Caucus announced the introduction of bipartisan and bicameral legislation entitled the HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students (HBCU PARTNERS) Act.
Kamala Harris, Lindsey Graham Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Preserve Buildings and Sites at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Across more than 100 HBCUs around the country, historic buildings and sites—some more than 100 years old—have deteriorated over time and are at risk of being permanently lost if they are not preserved and protected.
Quavo, Bad Bunny & More Stars Hit The Court For 2019 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Who needs Steph Curry and LeBron James when you have Bad Bunny and Quavo? The NBA revealed the lineup of the 2019 All-Star Celebrity Game, so see which of your favorite celebs will play this year!
Terrence J Named National Ambassador for Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)
No stranger to HBCUs and TMCF, Terrence J was a TMCF scholarship recipient and participated in TMCF programming while a student at North Carolina A&T State University.
Partnerships Paving the Way to Sustain and Support Historically Black Colleges and Universities
And while there are so many great things about HBCUs, there remain many challenges facing our nation’s more than 100 schools. Their sustainability is at the heart of the issue.
North Carolina A&T’s Terrence J Named National HBCU Ambassador for Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Terrance J has earned acclaim as a television personality and advocate for HBCUs, serving as a presenter at the TMCF 31st Anniversary Awards Gala, and being tabbed as the host of the 2019 NAACP Image Awards.
Bill Led By Sen. Kamala Harris To Preserve And Improve Historic HBCU Buildings, Sites Passes Senate
“I am thrilled that the Senate has passed my bill to reauthorize a program to protect and preserve historic HBCU buildings and sites like the ones I came to love during my time at Howard University.”
The Honorable Kamala Harris Sits Down with Dr. Harry L. Williams for Fireside Chat
Senator Kamala Harris and Dr. Harry L. Williams, President & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund sat down for a fireside chat during the annual Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) event for its 47 member-school presidents and chancellors.
MT. Zion C.M.E Church Hosting Black History Month Program
Guest speaker is Center native Ashley Odom speaking on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
U.S. Senate approves measures to help HBCUs
The reintroduction of the HBCU Preservation Program would reauthorize funding for grants to restore historic buildings and sites on the campuses.
Emergence Of HBCU Grads Hold Key Political Positions
Approximately 40 percent of the members of Congress are HBCU graduates, according to the Network Journal, a Black professionals and small business magazine.
Students take Washington D.C.
“It is a wonderful experience,” Malone said. “It is a fantastic opportunity for any student selected to go, being put in front of hundreds of Fortune 100 companies and given the opportunity to sell yourself.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Raises over $5.6 Million for Black Students
Attending the Leadership Institute conference is a highly competitive process that vets Thurgood Marshall College Fund students throughout the country. Four hundred and five students were selected to attend the Leadership Institute out of 2,000 total applicants.
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) 31st Anniversary Awards Gala Is Named a Top 100 Event in Washington, DC by Bizbash
TMCF’s Anniversary Awards Gala is one of Washington’s largest nonpolitical fundraising events, raising over $50 million since 1987.
S.C. State Students Attend TMCF Leadership Conference
The conference is designed to develop hand-picked scholars’ leadership skills, provide companies access to a talented and diverse student population and help students make meaningful connections that lead to successful internships, fellowships, and careers at Fortune 500 companies and government agencies.
UAPB students attend Marshall leadership conference
“No other organization in the higher education and talent development space provides Corporate America and government entities with such a diverse, high-quality talent pool of HBCU and PBI students in one place,” said Harry L. Williams, TMCF president & CEO. “We appreciate our presenting partner Wells Fargo and all of our recruitment partners who are investing not only in TMCF, but in the future corporate, government and global leaders from the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff.”