Florida A&M Development Research School Leads New Alliance with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and University of Phoenix
Students at the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Developmental Research School (DRS) learned today of a new research project designed to pioneer online learning methods and technologies. The research project is the first effort to result from an alliance between the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and University of Phoenix (UOPX) to bring online learning and teaching methods to Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs).
TMCF’s Gala Named to the 2015 BizBash List of Top 100 Events
Each year BizBash researches events throughout the Washington, DC area to recognize the most influential annual gatherings. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund Annual Awards Gala has been named to the list of 2015 Top 100 Events in Washington, DC.
TMCF to Honor CIA Director John O. Brennan at its 27th Annual Awards Gala
John O. Brennan, Central Intelligence Agency Director, will be honored with the National Hero Award at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) 27th Annual Awards Gala on November 16, 2015 in Washington, DC at the historic Washington Hilton.
Historically Black Colleges Offer Rewards for Those Who Finish, Study Finds
TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. was interviewed for an article in the Wall Street Journal examining the rewards of graduating from an HBCU, which, according to a study by Gallup, far exceed the rewards of attending a PWI for African American students.
TMCF Urges Co-Sponsors for Legislation Suspending Inequities in State Matched Funding for Land Grant Institutions
TMCF fully supports Representative Corrine Brown’s (D-FL) legislation, HR-3828 The Land Grant Opportunity, that addresses inequities in state-matched research and extension funding for land grant institutions. Rep. Browns’ bill ensures 1890 HBCU land grant institutions receive matching state funds at a percentage equal to the funds matched for land grant institutions established under the First Morrill Act of 1862.
Andra Day to Headline TMCF’s 27th Annual Awards Gala
Warner Bros. Records artist Andra Day will kick-off the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) 27th Annual Awards Gala Monday, November 16, 2015 at the Washington Hilton. The 30-year-old Day is obsessed with jazz, soul and rock, which she includes various elements into her classically trained vocals to create a modern vintage sound.
TMCF to Honor Shark Tank Co-star and FUBU Founder Daymond John
Thurgood Marshall College Fund will honor Shark Tank Co-star and FUBU Founder Daymond John at its 27th Annual Awards Gala. John O. Brennan, Samuel R. Allen, Dr. David Hall, and Thomas A. Cole will also to be honored for their efforts to support education and positively impact the lives of students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
ABC’s Robin Roberts and Daymond John Featured at TMCF Awards Gala
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will hold its 27th Annual Awards Gala on November 16, 2015 featuring two well-known names from ABC Television – Robin Roberts, award-winning journalist and ABC’s “Good Morning America” (GMA) co-Anchor and Daymond John, Shark on ABC’s Emmy Award winning series, Shark Tank and founder of FUBU.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund: Making Matches That Work
Although associations typically steer clear of the matchmaking business, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has established an impressive track record of setting up happy, productive relationships—in the workplace.
HBCUs Are In Trouble, Are They About To Become Extinct?
Johnny Taylor, president of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, spoke with Roland Martin on NewsOne Now about the crisis HBCUs are going through toto find funding and keep their doors open for students.
TMCF President and HBCU Students Talk About STEM Programs
TMCF President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. sit with Angela Stribling and HBCU students to discuss STEM programs.
TMCF President tells the TMCF Story
TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. shares with the Washington, DC viewing audience the TMCF story.
The Importance of Thurgood Marshall Breaking the Color Line of the U.S Supreme Court
Bernie discusses the importance of Thurgood Marshall breaking the color line of the U.S Supreme Court and the legacy of his career with two special guests. The discussion features Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. the President and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Professor Stephen Saltzburg, a former law clerk of Thurgood Marshall, listen in as they take a deeper look at the impact Thurgood Marshall has had on America today, especially with redefining the U.S Supreme Court and the establishment of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Student Loan Changes Squeeze Historically Black Colleges
President & CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. participated in a interview entitled “Student Loan Changes Squeeze Historically Black Colleges.”
The Unique Experience Show: WNAA 90.1 The Voice
TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. sits down for an interview with North Carolina A&T State University Journalism and Mass Communications student, Uniqua Quillins of The Unique Experience Show.
The Joe Madison Show interviews TMCF’s President & CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., on the issue with Parent Plus Loans
The Joe Madison Show on SiriusXM Channel 128 Daily interviews TMCF’s President & CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., on the issue with Parent PLUS Loans.
HBCU Students Adversely Impacted By Changes To The PLUS Loan Program
President & CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. speaks with Roland Martin about how HBCU student are impacted by PLUS Loan changes.
Tom Joyner Morning Show Speaks About Parent PLUS Loans
The Tom Joyner Morning Show with Roland Martin interviews TMCF’s President & CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., on the issue with Parent PLUS Loans.