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After losing his grandparents Anglia and Sylvester Taylor Sr., Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Scholar Joshua S. Taylor decided to transform this family tragedy into a family legacy. During his sophomore year at North Carolina A&T University, he gave birth to the idea of Taylor Legacy Builders Foundation to give back to the people and […]

Freshmen and sophomore students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will participate in the Medtronic | Thurgood Marshall College Fund Immersion Program June 23-27, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Scholars will embark on a three-day, all-inclusive immersive experience with Medtronic, the global leader delivering healthcare solutions for over 70+ disease states in 150+ countries. The program provides talented students […]

(Washington, DC, May 20, 2024) – TM² Executive Search (TM²), a subsidiary of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has been retained by Arkansas Baptist College (ABC) to identify its 17th president. ABC has been an academic and spiritual education beacon for over 140 years. This collaboration underscores ABC’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards […]

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) expresses its appreciation for the historic investments and tremendous strides that the Biden Administration has made over the past three years as it relates to its support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). “The Biden Administration, unlike any other presidential administration before it, has broken barriers regarding being […]

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has added Denmark Technical College (DTC) to its member schools, now totaling 54 institutions consisting of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), predominantly Black institutions (PBIs), and historically Black community colleges (HBCCs). DTC is the first of its kind among TMCF members.  “It is an honor to welcome Denmark Technical College to the Thurgood Marshall […]

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Board of Directors recently recognized its founding director at its board retreat. Dr. N. Joyce Payne, founder of TMCF, was presented with the inaugural Dr. N. Joyce Payne Trailblazer Award by board chairwoman Racquel Oden for her lifetime commitment to advancing education and empowering women. The award will be presented in her name to celebrate […]

Atlanta, Georgia (April 30, 2024) – Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is thrilled to announce that their renowned business competition The PITCH™ will be hosted in Atlanta, Georgia, for 2024, under the theme “Setting The Pace.” Scheduled from May 18 to May 23, 2024, The PITCH™ will include 200 scholars from Historically Black Colleges and Universities […]

The Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice executive director will serve as a panelist on an Advanced Education Research and Development Fund (AERDF) webinar about the essential role of research and development (R&D) in propelling America’s future on May 2 at 11 a.m. EST. Dr. MC Brown II will join Roberto J. Rodriguez […]

Thurgood Marshall College Fund President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams talks about the challenges, setbacks, and concerns of the new Better FAFSA form stating that, “The changes in the FAFSA process adds an additional layer of complexity to an already intricate system, creating more hurdles for Black students to access and secure the financial […]

Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Honda have partnered to provide need-based scholarships to band students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The $500,000 grant was announced today as part of Honda’s long standing commitment to supporting HBCU students. Up to $10,000 will be awarded to 41 students for the 2024-25 academic year to assist with costs associated with […]

For several years during Women’s History Month, Nonprofit HR has proudly recognized women across North America who have made significant contributions to nonprofits, associations, foundations, social enterprises and the communities they serve. This year, they called on their expanded community to help identify and recognize outstanding women who accomplish the seemingly impossible against all odds. […]

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) carries forth the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall strongly believing that where you are born should not determine who you become. Our member schools play a crucial role in shaping the future of our students – helping to break down barriers for those chasing what can often seem impossible. Determined […]

The Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) recently published its first volume in The Payne Center Book Series, which focuses on pragmatic policy ideas related to social justice. The first book, titled “Creating New Possibilities for the Future of HBCUs,” provides critical examination of the current contributions and future directions of the […]

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) employees convened for an all-staff meeting recently to discuss strategic planning and realignment for the organization. Aisha T. Brown, chief financial officer and chief operating officer at TMCF, led the strategic plan initiative and provided an overview of Tyton Partners’ findings and recommendations. Brown also identified pain points within the organization […]

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) extends its sincere appreciation to our allies on Capitol Hill who have maintained the $50 million in funding for the HBCU, TCU and MSI Research and Development Grants program despite the program not being funded in the House  appropriations bill and only being funded at $25 million in the […]

From the projects of Baltimore’s inner-city to becoming the first African American speechwriter for a U.S. President [Bill Clinton], Terry Edmonds grew up in a time when the fight for justice and equality were at the forefront of Americans’ lives. Born in 1949, Edmonds came of age at the height of the Civil Rights Movement. […]

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) successfully hosted its 2nd DevCon™, a professional development conference, presented by Medtronic, in Baltimore, MD, from Wednesday, March 6, through Saturday, March 9, 2024. Crafted by the TMCF Ventures team, this leadership conference is an invaluable early touchpoint for Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students in their freshman and […]

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is relaunching TM² Executive Search (TM²), a strategic initiative to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Historically Black Community Colleges (HBCCs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) in attracting and retaining exceptional leadership talent. “The relaunch of TM² is a significant step forward in the TMCF commitment to strengthen the […]