Thurgood Marshall College Fund leads the effort to implement a strengths-based approach to HBCU campuses
Through funding from the HBCU Transformation Project, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is leading the effort to implement a strengths-based approach to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Last fall, Dr. Paquita Yarborough, vice president of capacity building, and Dr. Cheresa Simpson, director of capacity building, presented a case to the Investment Review Board of […]
Cohort IV graduates Boeing | TMCF Scholar program
Eleven Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) scholars recently graduated from the Boeing | TMCF Scholar program at a ceremony held in St. Louis, Missouri. The Boeing | TMCF Scholar Program is a unique opportunity that provides students with full college-to-career support, opening doors to a full-time career with The Boeing Company, a leading global aerospace […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund president will speak at conference in Kigali
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams will speak at the Aegis Trust conference in Kigali, Rwanda on July 27. Dr. Williams will discuss TMCF’s efforts to support college education for descendants of slavery. TMCF administers the scholarship program created by the Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation, which awards up […]
Cohort IV graduates Boeing | TMCF Scholar program
Eleven Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) scholars recently graduated from the Boeing | TMCF Scholar program at a ceremony held in St. Louis, Missouri. The Boeing | TMCF Scholar Program is a unique opportunity that provides students with full college-to-career support, opening doors to a full-time career with The Boeing Company, a leading global aerospace […]
Two Olympians from Thurgood Marshall College Fund member-school Howard University to watch in Paris
While the 2024 Paris Olympics are officially underway, two Olympians from Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) member-school Howard University will compete in Paris later this summer. Jessika Gbai represents Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) in the 200-meter dash in the 2024 Olympics, while Sydney Satchell is a member of the United States women’s sitting volleyball team […]
Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice featured in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
A national higher education trade publication recently highlighted the work and goals of the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice. A Diverse: Issues in Higher Education story focused on the work of the Payne Center, with quotes and insight from Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) founder Dr. N. Joyce Payne, TMCF president & […]
TMCF President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams has released the following statement on President Biden exiting the 2024 campaign for president
“No presidential administration in our nation’s history has been more intentional about investing in HBCUs than the Biden administration. Over the course of the past three-and-a-half years, through the work of the Biden administration with the support of Congress, HBCUs have seen tremendous progress as it relates to increases in Title III discretionary funding, which […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund mourns the loss of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
The following is a statement from Thurgood Marshall College Fund(TMCF) President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams: Today we mourn the loss of a longtime supporter of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), TMCF and Black Americans in general, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. Her more than 30 years in Congress is a case study in fighting for […]
Audit shows a strong financial position for Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Its fiscal year 2023 audit shows Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) improved its financial position. TMCF’s fiscal year begins Jan. 1 and ends Dec. 31. “I’m proud of our CFO Aisha T. Brown, the finance team and all TMCF staff for ensuring a smooth audit in FY23,” Dr. Harry L. Williams, president & CEO of TMCF, said. “Our financial position […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund kicks off campaign to aid FAFSA completion
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) began a campaign to help students complete the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The rollout of the Better FAFSA, which aims to simplify the intricate process of allowing students to apply for federal student aid such as grants, work-study funds, and loans, has created unintentional […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund earns nomination for Charity Navigator Community Choice Award, recognizing commitment to positive impact and transparency
Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, has named Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) as a nominee in the super-sized organization category in the 2024 Community Choice Awards. The announcement was made on July 8. The nomination comes as a result of TMCF’s outstanding achievements, having attained a prestigious four-star rating and […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund president focusing on engaging with high school students and member schools this summer
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams is forging full speed ahead this summer, focusing on connecting and engaging with high school students and member schools. “Speaking to prospective high school students about the possibilities ahead of them and cultivating deeper partnerships with our member schools is important and gratifying work,” Dr. Williams […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund honors its namesake on July 2
Today, July 2, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), honors the legacy of our namesake on his birthday. Born in 1908, Thurgood Marshall was an influential leader of the Civil Rights Movement and the first Black Supreme Court Justice. His contributions helped change American history forever. Denied admission at the University of Maryland Law School, […]
Inaugural CEO Impact Awards Breakfast and #HERImpact reception raise nearly $300,000 to support HBCUs
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and its Board of Directors recently hosted the inaugural CEO Impact Awards Breakfast and #HERImpact evening reception in Charlotte to honor the influence and actions of two outstanding role models to the Black collegiate community. The events raised nearly $300,000 to support deserving students. The #HERImpact reception honored Zandra Sue Johnson […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s DevCon in Atlanta a success
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) hosted a successful DevCon regional event, presented by Medtronic, from June 19-22 in Atlanta. Organized and hosted by TMCF and TMCF Ventures, DevCon is a four-day regional conference centered on professional development for college freshmen and sophomores from public and private historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). DevCon equips […]
Another round of 2024-25 Thurgood Marshall College Fund scholarships are open for applications
Underrepresented students pursuing higher education across the country have sought more inclusive experiences in recent years, foregoing Ivy League institutions and other PWIs. While undergraduate enrollment nationwide has dropped since the pandemic, applications at HBCUs have increased nearly 30%. Research has clearly demonstrated the effects of unmet financial need, higher among underrepresented minority and low-income […]
Aspiring lawyer and TMCF Scholar launches app to foster connections and provide resources to students
Kamina Griffin, a Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) scholar and Innovation and Entrepreneur (I&E) Studentpreneur recently launched SECURE, an app that uses the power of AI technology to help find tailored scholarships, craft the perfect class schedule and provide other resources and guidance to support students throughout their academic journey. Griffin is a rising junior […]
TMCF President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams has released the following statement on the FY25 House Labor-H Appropriations Bill:
“We, at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, are immensely concerned by the cuts proposed in the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies (Labor-H) FY-25 Appropriations Bill by the House majority. The proposed bill takes the extreme measure of cutting the funding in half for both the Federal Supplemental Equal Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) program and […]