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Education programs have been shown to reduce the risk of recidivism, and the bill takes this a step further by allowing certain prisoners to accumulate “earned time credits” — up to 15 days for every 30 days of completed programming.

Providing leadership, lobbying, job recruiting, and scholarships, TMCF helps to groom the next generation of cultural leaders.

The summit is designed to provide students, teachers and administrators with an opportunity to “exchange ideas and earn skills through workshops on grant writing and career preparedness,” according to a press release issued by Jones’ office Monday.

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. The bill would authorize funding for grants to restore these historic buildings and sites, as well as improve accessibility on many HBCU campuses.

Graham said that HBCUs have played a vital role in American higher education. “With their long, rich history, HBCUs have helped many students achieve their full potential,” he said.

Our HBCUs are the institutional embodiment of democracy in action; opportunity granted for all people without favor for or discretion against a socioeconomic background or political preference.

MCF programs bridge the resource gap to get students to and through college and into economically sustainable careers.

Dealing with the challenges of childhood that come with K-12 education is exhausting, but blame for challenges in the teaching profession cannot be placed at students’ feet.

“She is an excellent example of a leader who understands the centrality of higher education to make a difference,” Stanley said. “Jerald has that kind of striking presence — you just know that she understands the importance of our work.”

The university held an inauguration on Friday to welcome Woolfolk, who is also the 20th president. The auditorium in the Richardson Fine Arts Center was packed to the brim with people.

Dr. N. Joyce Payne served as the moderator for the panel discussion. Payne serves as the International Affairs and STEAM advisor to the president of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which she founded in 1987.

This year, McDonald’s will award one HBCU college student with a $10,000 Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarship during an ICGT tour stop.

TMCF’s Anniversary Awards Gala is one of Washington’s largest nonpolitical fundraising events, raising over $50 million since its inception in 1987.

One of the highlights of the conference is the recruitment fair where major companies, government agencies, and graduate program representatives identify top talent and offer jobs, internships and continuing education opportunities.

n fact, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Teacher Quality and Retention Program Summer Institute is a professional development program designed specifically for pre-service and in-service teachers from HBCUs and PBIs across the nation. For the sake of conciseness, let’s call it the Annual TQRP Family Reunion.

This bipartisan and bicameral support from members of the U.S. Congress is in support of the TCMF Anniversary Awards Gala, Oct. 29 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.

She received the USDA internship through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which supports publicly supported historically black colleges and universities.

Diversity plays an important part in structuring the Marine Corps. Last year, diversity officer accessions accounted for some 34% of officer accessions, representing a variety of backgrounds, cultures and skills