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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.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund visited the Utica campus of Hinds Community College for possible inclusion as a member school

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) representatives toured the Utica campus of Hinds Community College (HCC) in Mississippi as part of a site visit for possible inclusion as a member school.

Support for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund through the Combined Federal Campaign creates impact on students and the workforce

Since 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has provided support for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and their students through scholarships, professional development and capacity-building efforts. TMCF has administered more than $500 million to propel these efforts since its founding.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund president appeared on WUSA 9 to encourage students to vote

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams appeared on WUSA 9 in Washington D.C. to encourage students of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and non-HBCUs to vote in the upcoming election.

Many Thurgood Marshall College Fund member schools experiencing enrollment growth this fall

At least 24 Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) member schools have announced positive enrollment growth for the fall 2024 semester.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund president to speak at Student Success US 2024 conference

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams will serve as a panelist at the Student Success US 2024 conference in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Board of Directors adds new member school; makes appointments and reappointments

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Board of Directors met Oct. 15-16 in New York City and completed several action items, including the addition of a new member school, the appointment of new board directors and the reappointment of some existing board directors.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund president featured on CNN Newsroom with Fredricka Whitfield

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams appeared on CNN Newsroom Sunday, Oct. 20 during an interview with Fredricka Whitfield.

Students get a chance to develop skills through Thurgood Marshall College Fund and TIAA partnership

A new bootcamp program gave students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) a chance to enhance and develop new skills.