Washington, DC (July 20, 2017) – Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) applauds President Trump’s intent to nominate, friend to TMCF and the Black College Community, Dr. Samuel H. Clovis, Jr., to serve as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics.
“In his capacity as Chief Policy Advisor on the Trump Campaign, Dr. Clovis reached out to TMCF several times prior to the 2016 Election to learn more about the needs of the 1890 Land Grant HBCU schools,” said Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., TMCF President & CEO. “Shortly after the election results were announced, Dr. Clovis began meeting with TMCF to develop an action plan to deepen the USDA’s relationship with our Ag Schools in order to help them build capacity, infrastructure, and career paths for their graduates.”
TMCF remains committed to finding partners who understand, appreciate and value HBCU’s. Our strategic engagement with the Trump Administration and the 115th Congress is based on relationships and strong advocacy to ensure that TMCF’s 47 member-schools have the support they need to not only survive but thrive. We are hopeful our positive working relationship with the USDA will continue with Secretary Purdue and, if confirmed, Dr. Sam Clovis in his capacity as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics.
Note: TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. is available for further comment.
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ABOUT THE THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND (TMCF)
Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. TMCF member-schools include the publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions, enrolling nearly 80% of all students attending black colleges and universities. Through scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives, innovative programs and strategic partnerships, TMCF is a vital resource in the PK-12 and higher education space. The organization is also the source of top employers seeking top talent for competitive internships and good jobs.
TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization. For more information about TMCF, visit: tmcf.org.
