Keeping the faith in higher education despite rising costs, debtPanel DiscussionJuly 27, 2015TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. participated in a Wells Fargo Panel Discussion held July 21, 2015 in conjunction with the Wells Fargo Get College Ready program. Read More >
TMCF Celebrates the Life of Dr. George Cooper and His Service to Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesPress ReleaseJuly 26, 2015The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) joins the nation’s 101 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to honor and remember Dr. George Cooper as he is laid to rest on Monday. Read More >
Lowe’s Donates $500,000 to Thurgood Marshall College FundPress ReleaseJuly 23, 2015Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announces a $500,000 donation from Lowe’s to assist students attending publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This grant will assist graduating seniors in need of financial support to complete their final course requirements. Read More >
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Continues Partnership with United AirlinesPress ReleaseJuly 15, 2015Washington, DC (July 14, 2015) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced today that it has expanded its partnership with United Airlines; and, that the company will be the “official airline” of the organization's programs, including its award-winning 2015 Leadership Institute. Read More >
Apple advances on diversity, slowlyOnline MentionJuly 14, 2015Apple Global Human Resources Chief Denise Young Smith said at Fortune Brainstorm Tech on Tuesday morning that Apple’s next “diversity report” will come “sometime this summer” and will reveal some progress on recruiting diverse employees. A year ago, Apple joined the parade of Silicon Valley companies publicly reporting the gender, race, and ethnicity of its workforce. Apple is working with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to build a database of African-American grads in computer science. Read More >
TMCF Supports Congressman Bobby Scott’s Newly Introduced The America’s College Promise Act of 2015Press ReleaseJuly 8, 2015Washington, DC (July 8, 2015) – Congressman Robert C. Scott (D-VA) and Senator Tammy Baldwin’s (D-WI) newly introduced The America’s College Promise Act of 2015 provides much needed grants to cover two years of college at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and MSIs for eligible students and is essential for our nation to lead the world in graduation rates. Read More >
Improving Minority Teacher Quality and Retention Through SupportOnline InterviewJuly 1, 2015Will Morris of Education Week was a speaker at our 2015 TQRP institute in Houston,Texas. He spoke about teacher coaching, teacher support, and high-impact professional development. He published an article chronicling his TQRP experience. Read More >
The State of HBCUs in 2015Radio InterviewJune 30, 2015On the June 30th edition of “Igniting Change with Barbara Arnwine” Johnny C. Taylor Jr., President & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund discussed the contributions and relevancy of HBCUs; challenges and opportunities of HBCUs today; the difference between majority institutions vs. HBCUs; support needed for HBCUs; the special meaning to first generation college-students; the future of HBCUs; and how how people can help. Read More >
The U.S. Government’s Predatory-Lending ProgramOnline InterviewJune 19, 2015Michael Grunwald of Politico tells the story of the Parent PLUS Loan. America earns $3 billion a year charging strapped college parents above-market interest, but that's not the only problem. TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. highlights the detrimental effects poorly thought-out revisions to the program have had on HBCUs. Read More >
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