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Thurgood Marshall College Fund member school alumnus wins lifetime achievement award, advocates for HBCUs

An alumnus of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) member school Winston-Salem State University received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN).

Thurgood Marshall College Fund helped fund one scholar’s education and propel her career aspirations

One Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) scholar plans to graduate next year debt-free and with internship experience thanks to her experience with the organization.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund surprised a student with a scholarship during HBCU Honors

A Fayetteville State University student received a substantial surprise during the HBCU Honors event that aired on BET Sunday, Dec. 1. HBCU Honors is a one-of-a-kind televised event and groundbreaking awards celebration of Black excellence. The event casts a much-needed spotlight on the remarkable achievements of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and their alumni.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund president to serve as Fayetteville State University fall commencement speaker

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams will serve as the fall commencement speaker at Fayetteville State University on Friday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. in Felton J. Capel Arena in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Fayetteville State is a TMCF member school. 

Thurgood Marshall College Fund executive to speak at HBCU Night in Baltimore

A Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) executive will serve as a panelist for the launch of the Oak View Group’s (OVG) diversity, equity and inclusion career readiness program, known as Ascend, on Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund board chair shares financial expertise on Bloomberg

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Board of Directors chair recently appeared on Bloomberg Open Interest to share her expertise and discuss financial markets.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund president spoke to students at the HBCU Career Development Marketplace

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams recently spoke to students attending the HBCU Career Development Marketplace at TMCF member school Coppin State University.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund to make a special presentation at HBCU Honors program on BET

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) officials will make a special appearance and presentation during the broadcast of the second-annual HBCU Honors on BET at 8 p.m. EST on Sunday, Dec. 1.

Bowie State University student wants to break barriers in the design industry

A Bowie State University senior hopes to break barriers in the design industry upon graduation in May.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund launches GivingTuesday campaign

In order to support more deserving students, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is launching its GivingTuesday campaign ahead of the Dec. 3 day of giving.

Moguls in the Making leader discussed the program in MadameNoire interview

The Ally Financial (Ally) senior director of corporate citizenship recently discussed the Moguls in the Making program, a partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), in MadameNoir.

Leadership message: GivingTuesday is an opportunity to raise awareness and support

Dear Thurgood Marshall College Fund team, GivingTuesday is quickly approaching. As you all know, we launched our GivingTuesday campaign earlier this month to maximize the opportunity to raise awareness and support for our students. Part of that campaign is the TMCF Chief Giving Challenge, which is well underway and benefiting from the collective competitive spirit you possess. I’ve […]

Black Thriving in America event scheduled at the University of Cincinnati

An event centered around the recently released Black Thriving in America 2024 report from the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice (Payne Center) will take place at 4 p.m. EST on Dec. 2 at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Teacher-Dyer Complex.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund executive discussed how TMCF is leading the way in digital badging

A partnership between the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Territorium is providing students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) digital badging opportunities through professional development and gaining national attention.

Grambling State University president’s career was shaped in part by Leadership Institute

One currently serving president of our nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) has a rise to success with ties to Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) Leadership Institute.

TMCF President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams has released the following statement on the 2024 elections

“We at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) congratulate President-elect Donald J. Trump on his election and Republicans in both the United States Senate and House of Representatives for gaining and retaining their respective majorities for the 119th Congress. 

Thurgood Marshall College Fund board chair recognized with London Stock Exchange Group Global Executive Leader Award

The chair of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Board of Directors was recently recognized for her exceptional vision, innovation and transformative impact.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund president received the USMCA Honorable Justice Thurgood Marshall Legacy Award

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams will receive the U.S. Minority Contractors Association (USMCA) Honorable Justice Thurgood Marshall Legacy Award during its 33rd annual banquet on Nov. 14 in Illinois. Dr. Williams will speak at the banquet.