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THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND CELEBRATES 30th ANNIVERSARY YEAR WITH BLACK-TIE AWARDS GALA

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund is celebrating 30 years as the premier organization for advocating, supporting and investing in our nation’s publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HCBUs) and Predominantly Black Colleges and Universities (PBIs) at its 30th Anniversary Awards Gala, October 23, 2017 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.

DR. HARRY L. WILLIAMS NAMED PRESIDENT & CEO OF THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND AT 30th ANNIVERSARY AWARDS GALA

In a surprise announcement, TMCF Board member and current President of Delaware State University, Dr. Harry L. Williams, was named TMCF’s new President & CEO, starting February 2018.

30th Anniversary Awards Gala Highlights w/ TV One’s Roland Martin

On Monday night, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund celebrated 30 years as the nation’s largest organization that supports HBCU’s around the country. NewsOne Now cameras were there on the red carpet and captured some highlights of the event.

Entertainment Tonight: 30th Anniversary Awards Gala Highlights

ET’s Kevin Frazier gave a moving speech during the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Gala in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 23. Celebs like Jussie Smollett and Vivica A. Fox were in attendance, as were members of Congress, Miss USA 2016 Deshauna Barber and NBA Hall of Famer Bob Lainer. Glennis Grace performed for the 1,600 guests.

GoFundMe and Thurgood Marshall College Fund Partner To Help HBCU Students Pay For College

GoFundMe announced a partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. GoFundMe and TMCF are teaming up to raise money funds in support students at the nation’s 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

TMCF Is Increasing the HBCU Talent Pipeline into the C-Suite

These young professionals are realizing a dream that sadly remains out of reach for far too many Americans: access to affordable higher education and a good paying job. While all of the data suggests that communities of color are making gains in college attendance and graduation, the pace is still not an equalizer for the harrowing statistics on disparities in socio-political and economic growth in fragile communities.

Shaping the American Dream by Investing in Education

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is investing in those American Dreams. The only national organization representing America’s 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the nearly 300,000 students attending them each year, TMCF facilitates college access through affordability, completion and career success for low-resourced students.|The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is investing in those American Dreams. The only national organization representing America’s 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the nearly 300,000 students attending them each year, TMCF facilitates college access through affordability, completion and career success for low-resourced students.

Research confirms an urgent need to improve how students are supported when choosing college majors

“The findings confirm an urgent need to improve how students are supported when making choices about their majors.”|“The findings confirm an urgent need to improve how students are supported when making choices about their majors.”

UAPB students attend Thurgood Marshall College Fund institute

Seven University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students attended the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Annual Leadership Institute in Washington, DC recently. TMCF’s Leadership Institute is a national program that aims to develop the student-attendees’ leadership skills, create a community of like-minded scholars, provide companies and government agencies access to overlooked diverse talent, and help students make connections that lead to successful careers after graduation.|Seven University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students attended the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Annual Leadership Institute in Washington, DC recently. TMCF’s Leadership Institute is a national program that aims to develop the student-attendees’ leadership skills, create a community of like-minded scholars, provide companies and government agencies access to overlooked diverse talent, and help students make connections that lead to successful careers after graduation.

TOP FORTUNE 500 EXECUTIVES FROM WAL-MART STORES, INC. AND MICROSOFT JOIN TMCF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Board Chairman, Jim Clifton, announced the appointment of Phyllis P. Harris, senior vice president and general counsel of Legal Operations at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and Gail Thomas, vice president of US Public Sector at Microsoft, as TMCF’s two newest members of its Board of Directors.

WSSU introduces center with new economic study

Winston-Salem State University introduced CSEM in September of this year but had its first public event – an open house – at The Enterprise Conference and Banquet Center on Nov. 16.

VSU students develop advanced leadership skills at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Leadership Institute

Twenty-two VSU students participated in the 17th Annual Leadership Institute organized by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), October 20-24, 2017 in Washington, DC. Nearly 400 students participated this year from TMCFs 47 member institutions. The VSU contingent was tied for the second largest amongst the member schools.

Fifty Years After Thurgood Marshall Joined the Supreme Court

A new biopic on Thurgood Marshall has revived interest in the man who almost 50 years ago was confirmed as the first African American Supreme Court Justice. It has also served as a reminder of how far America has come — and, in these seemingly racially fraught times, how far we still have to go.

BizBash Selects TMCF’s 30th Anniversary Awards Gala as One of Washington’s Top 100 Events

TMCF’s Annual Awards Gala is acknowledged as one of the most powerful events making an impact in Washington, DC.

TMCF STATEMENT ON SAM CLOVIS’ NOMINATION TO SERVE AS UNDER SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMICS

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) applauds President Trump’s intent to nominate, friend to TMCF and the Black College Community, Dr. Samuel H. Clovis, Jr., to serve as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics.

Wells Fargo Invests $115,000 Into TMCF’S Teacher Quality And Retention Program And Institute

Wells Fargo makes $115,000 investment for The Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Teacher Quality And Retention Program Summer Institute (TQRP) in Houston, TX to better equip Fellows with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for, enter and succeed in competitive and challenging teaching environments.

The Sam Clovis factor: Scientist? No. Skilled in the science of influencing Trump? Yes.

“Shortly after the election results were announced, Dr. Clovis began meeting with TMCF to develop an action plan to deepen the USDA’s relationship with our agriculture schools in order to help them build capacity, infrastructure and career paths for their graduates,” said Johnny Taylor Jr., President & CEO of TMCF.

Trump Struggles to Find a Leader for White House Initiative on Black Colleges

Johnny C. Taylor Jr., President & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, told The Chronicle that he was impressed that the administration was considering Mr. Carter. “That is a highly unusual candidate,” he said. “If they’re considering someone like that, good for them. That means they’re doing their homework.”