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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 […]

“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 […]

Donations from purchases drive impactful financial and professional support for the Black College Community and students attending publicly supported HBCUs. Chipotle Mexican Grill has partnered with Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to drive real, meaningful change for the Black college community and students attending publicly supported HBCUs. From June 17 to June 30, guests in the United States can round-up […]

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) recently boosted its already stellar Charity Navigator rating to 99% from 96% in November 2023. Charity Navigator, the leading non-profit accountability group, updates ratings multiple times per year, with the most recent release earlier this month. TMCF has consistently achieved the highest rating of four stars since 2014. The overall score is calculated […]

On Thursday, June 13, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will honor Lowe’s chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison with the TMCF CEO Impact Award. Ellison will be recognized during the inaugural CEO Impact fundraising breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the Lowe’s Tech Hub in Charlotte, North Carolina. TMCF is proud to recognize Ellison for his dedication […]

In May of 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered the opinion on Brown v. Board of Education, concluding separate educational facilities for Black and white students were inherently unequal. Thurgood Marshall, whose name the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) rests, argued the case along with the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund.  While the task of desegregating schools was […]

Experience an impact-driven evening of meaningful connections, community engagement, and entertainment at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Impact Now: #HERImpact Evening Reception June 12, 6 – 9 p.m. at the Harvey B. Gantt Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event will honor Zandra Sue Johnson for her impact and trailblazing spirit of community activism. Tickets […]

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 27, 2024 – The 6th annual Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) the PITCH awarded the top two winning teams with over $55,000 in scholarships this past week in front of a packed house at the Coca-Cola headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia to further provide access and opportunity to Historically Black College and […]

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 […]