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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Donna M. Owens, writing for Ebony, examines the landscape of philanthropic giving to HBCUs and within the community. Private funders, corporations and foundations are playing a role. TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. shares insight about how the community could support institutions.

North Carolina’s legislative branch has begun considering some laws directly affecting operations and identity at the state’s HBCUs. Where do these efforts originate, and how could they impact our schools? David Squires, writing for The Undefeated, takes a well-rounded look at the issue, looking to TMCF for historical context on school’s relationships with the state.

Black Enterprise takes a moment to spotlight the Opportunity Funding Corporation (OFC), a division of Thurgood Marshall College Fund. This year, OFC launched a new program focusing on enabling the entrepreneurial mindset in the HBCU community.

The Teacher Quality Retention Program focuses on (HBCU) Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ males, (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math teachers, and new teachers in general. Black males get the opportunity to speak about their experiences in the classroom, will establish a network of peers in their strive to become National Board Certified teachers, and have the opportunity to participate in a STEM focused practicum.

Now that I have this opportunity, I’m going to make the most of my time here. It feels great to represent TMCF because I’m fully invested in the program. My being chosen for the internship as a result of being involved with TMCF will show people who are interested in joining the program its benefits.

With her summer internship as a research intern at the Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen, Maryland, Ariel is laying the foundation for a career in the medical field. She works in soldier protection services, which requires her to do orthopedic research. Her research focuses on better equipping soldier’s boots for battle and explosions.

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is proud to partner with Apple on the first-of -its-kind HBCU Initiative to build a pipeline of diverse tech talent from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. offered a viewpoint on the implications of risk sharing among institutions likely to be impacted by suggested risk sharing measures.

Apple Computer and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund have partnered to build a pipeline for African American students into the world’s largest information technology company with a new internship effort called the Apple HBCU Scholars program. The first cohort of scholars has officially been announced.

Johnny Taylor Jr., president of The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), and CIA Director John Brennan said they had agreed to make increasing the number of African Americans at the agency a priority.

Autumn A. Arnett, of Diverse Issues in Higher Education, covers the 27th Annual TMCF Awards Gala, highlighting the best parts of the evening including student testimonials.

TMCF raised over $4.8 million in a sold-out room at its Annual Awards Gala on November 16 in Washington, DC, with Fox News Anchor and Political Analyst Juan Williams as Gala Host and 1,500-plus attendees – all supporting the nation’s 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).