New tactics needed to fix low HBCU graduation rates
We need in-person, face-to-face interviews for some students who may not have the ‘classic profile’ of standardized test scores and GPA, but have true grit.
Interview: Dawna Taylor-Thornton, Principal Investigator & Executive Director of the Vivian Burey Marshall STEM Pilot Initiative
Tommy Parker interviews Dawna Taylor-Thornton, the principal investigator & executive director of the Vivian Burey Marshall STEM Pilot Initiative for TMCF.
Stern Q&A: Saving the Kings and post-retirement
I’m on the board (of the charities), like the Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Thurgood Marshall (College) Fund, and the Columbia University medical center, as well as giving speeches.
Wendy Williams To Host Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s 28th Annual Awards Gala
Daytime Emmy nominated talk show host Wendy Williams will host the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) 28th Annual Awards Gala on November 21, 2016 at the Washington Hilton. Gala honorees include Shelley Broderick, Dean of the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law; Benjamin F. Wilson, Managing Principal at Bevridge & Diamond; Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter and Square; and Tom Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Announces Bipartisan Honorary Congressional Host Committee For 28th Annual Awards Gala
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announces bipartisan and bicameral Honorary Congressional Host Committee for the 28th Annual Awards Gala on November 21, 2016 at the Washington Hilton.
Radio Interview: Mo Ivory & TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. spoke with Mo Ivory from WHUR 96.3 about TMCF, upcoming 28th annual gala, and TMCF’s financial advocacy InTheBlack campaign. Listen here!
These academics say Bernie Sanders’s college plan will be a boon for African American students. Will it?
In a wide-ranging article exploring presidential candidates’ plans for addressing college affordability, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, discusses how the plan presented by Bernie Sanders may unfairly allocate resources to students who don’t need them.
An Immersive Experience For HBCU Scholars at Apple
Black Enterprise took a closer look at the Inaugural Apple HBCU Immersion program, a signature component of the TMCF Apple HBCU Scholars Program.
2016 New Jersey Awards of Excellence Honorees Announced
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) today announced award recipients for the 16th Annual New Jersey Awards of Excellence, which celebrate the achievements of individuals who impart a positive impact on the lives of the next generation of leaders in New Jersey.
Bonnie Watson Coleman honored by HBCU advocacy organization
TMCF recognized Watson Coleman, a native of Camden and the first African American woman from New Jersey elected to the US House of Representatives (NJ-12th) in March at a reception at Nanina’s in the Park in Belleville, NJ for her outstanding contributions to the next generation of leaders in the state.
Let’s Stop Talking About Diversity — Let’s Start Taking Action
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President & CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Steven Wolfe Pereira, VP of Brand Strategy and Marketing Solutions at Oracle begin a discussion with the marketing and advertising community about making 2016 the year that they stop treating “the diversity issue” like a hot potato.
McDonald’s Rallies Communities to Nominate Exceptional Teens for Community Choice Youth Award
Starting today, consumers can visit www.365Black.com to nominate a teen who is making a difference within their community. One male and one female recipient will be awarded a $10,000 scholarship and will be honored alongside celebrities, philanthropists and influencers at the 13th annual McDonald’s 365Black Awards, taking place in New Orleans during the 22nd annual ESSENCE Festival® presented by Coca-Cola®.
NHL announces recipients of annual Thurgood Marshall College Fund scholarship for 2016
The NHL named the four recipients of the 2016 NHL/Thurgood Marshall College Fund scholarship. Akeem Adesiji of the Columbus Ice Hockey Club, Prasanthan Aruchunan from the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society in Canada program, Katherine Baker of Fort Dupont Ice Hockey in Washington, D.C. and Ava Olsen of Philadelphia’s Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation were announced as winners of the academic scholarship.
Amid Tight State Budgets, Black Colleges Seek White, Latino, Asian Students
State-supported HBCUs, such as Tennessee State University and North Carolina A&T, are recruiting white, Asian and Latino students, who comprise a growing share of their student bodies. In all, a quarter of HBCUs have at least a 20 percent non-black student population.
Statement on the SOAR Act approval by House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) applauds the continued leadership of Speaker Paul Ryan for keeping the issue of school choice for parents and students in the District of Columbia on the legislative forefront.
Proposed HBCU tuition cuts draw criticism in North Carolina
TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. offered a viewpoint on pending legislation in North Carolina. Republican lawmakers back bill that would substantially cut tuition and revenue, and seek more student diversity, at five system campuses, four of which are minority-serving institutions.
Scold-in-Chief? The Love-Hate Relationship Between HBCUs and President Obama
His Lasting Legacy: Does the Hawaii-born, Ivy League-educated president “get” the Southern vibe and culture of HBCUs? TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. offers commentary for Root’s retrospective look at Obama’s legacy.
Black Colleges Seek White, Latino, Asian Students Amid Tight State Budgets
The recruiting landscape is changing for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Author Theresa Wiltz spent some time examining the changing makeup of the student bodies of HBCUs, and sought comment from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.