Thurgood Marshall College Fund honored by Langston University 

October 29, 2026

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) was recently honored by Langston University (LU) during its 21st annual President’s Scholarship Gala. The event is part of LU’s homecoming festivities.  

TMCF President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams attended the event to accept the honor on behalf of the organization. Dr. Williams was seated with several scholars that recently attended Leadership Institute, as well as two TMCF alumni.  

“It was an honor to sit amongst our past and present scholars and accept the recognition bestowed upon the Thurgood Marshall College Fund,” Dr. Williams said. “Langston University does a phenomenal job preparing its students to lead in the global workforce.”

TMCF was recognized for its nearly 40 years of impact to the students of LU and the historically Black colleges and universities community at large.

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