Thurgood Marshall College Fund

UNCF Hosting Major Panel Discussion on HBCU Transformation and Recent Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action at NABJ National Convention, Aug. 4

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Washington, DC, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Now that the Supreme Court has nixed affirmative action, learn about what's next for Black higher education and all higher education.

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  • Washington, DC, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Now that the Supreme Court has nixed affirmative action, learn about what's next for Black higher education and all higher education.
  • Major implications for historically Black colleges and universities and their students.
  • In addition, UNCF, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Blue Meridian Partners have embarked on an unprecedented partnership to transform Black higher education in a way all higher education is transformed.
  • The panel discussion will be held at National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) National Convention and Career Fair in Birmingham.

UNCF Hosting Major Panel Discussion on HBCU Transformation and Recent Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action at NABJ National Convention, Aug. 4

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Washington, DC, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Now that the Supreme Court has nixed affirmative action, learn about what's next for Black higher education and all higher education.

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  • Washington, DC, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Now that the Supreme Court has nixed affirmative action, learn about what's next for Black higher education and all higher education.
  • Major implications for historically Black colleges and universities and their students.
  • In addition, UNCF, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Blue Meridian Partners have embarked on an unprecedented partnership to transform Black higher education in a way all higher education is transformed.
  • The panel discussion will be held at the National Association Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) 2023 National Convention and Career Fair in Birmingham, AL.

TMCF Supports Alpha Phi Alpha’s Decision to Pull Its Convention from Florida

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Thurgood Marshall would be proud of his fraternity brothers, Alpha Phi Alpha.

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  • Thurgood Marshall would be proud of his fraternity brothers, Alpha Phi Alpha.
  • The decision to cancel the convention should spark discussions about the underlying message behind the move.
  • Pass it on.” That’s what Alpha Phi Alpha did as an organization, and it aligns with Justice Marshall’s legacy.
  • Alpha Phi Alpha was one of many organizations to make a significant statement.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Delaware State University Announce the Joint Center for HBCU Non-Traditional Completion

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Delaware State University (DSU) announced the creation of the TMCF-DSU Joint Center for HBCU Non-Traditional Completion, to be housed at DSU.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Delaware State University (DSU) announced the creation of the TMCF-DSU Joint Center for HBCU Non-Traditional Completion, to be housed at DSU.
  • The Joint Center will use lessons learned from a three-year pilot program for near completers and adult learners funded by grants from the Kresge Foundation and Ascendium Education Group.
  • In addition, the Joint Center will provide best practices on new college completion pathways for non-traditional students, including online completion and stacked credentials.
  • “Many HBCU students in the past have stopped out of college yet consider themselves part of the HBCU community.

TMCF President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams has released the following statement on the proposed cuts to funding for low-income students in the House Labor-H Appropriations Bill

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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The proposed bill takes the extreme measure of eliminating both the Federal Supplemental Equal Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program and the Federal Work Study Program.

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  • The proposed bill takes the extreme measure of eliminating both the Federal Supplemental Equal Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program and the Federal Work Study Program.
  • Additionally, the bill holds flat the current maximum Pell Grant award which given the current inflationary environment essentially serves as a cut to the buying power of Pell.
  • Additionally, this proposed bill would eliminate the research infrastructure program for HBCUs and MSIs, which was just funded for the first time in FY23 at $50 million with the Fund for Improvement of Post Secondary Education (FIPSE).
  • This program is critical expanding the research capacity at our institutions and the research and innovation capacity of our nation as a whole.

JACQUELINE LONG PROMOTED TO PRESIDENT OF EVINS COMMUNICATIONS

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Evins Communications, a distinguished independent marketing communications agency with an established track record for providing consequential business strategies and impact for leading beverage, hospitality and lifestyle clients, today announced that Jacqueline Long has been appointed President.  Ms. Long, who rejoined Evins as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Communications Officer in February 2022, will be responsible for the management and growth of the Agency as well as for evolving Evins' positioning, vision for the future and driving strategic client campaigns.  Effective immediately, Ms. Long will become a member of the Agency's board of directors, reporting to Mathew Evins, Founder and Chairman of Evins.

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  • NEW YORK, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Evins Communications, a distinguished independent marketing communications agency with an established track record for providing consequential business strategies and impact for leading beverage, hospitality and lifestyle clients, today announced that Jacqueline Long has been appointed President.
  • Effective immediately, Ms. Long will become a member of the Agency's board of directors, reporting to Mathew Evins, Founder and Chairman of Evins.
  • Said Mr. Evins, "Jacqueline, an outstanding marketing communications and public relations leader and agency veteran with more than twenty years of industry experience, has made an instrumental contribution since she rejoined the Agency last year.
  • "I am extremely optimistic about the future of Evins Communications, and I'm honored to be working with such a talented team," said Ms. Long.

Wells Fargo Serves As Presenting Sponsor for 2023 TMCF Leadership Institute

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C., July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 18, 2023) – Wells Fargo will serve as the presenting sponsor for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Leadership Institute, the organization’s premier signature professional development program serving students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Predominately Black Institutions (PBIs).

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 18, 2023) – Wells Fargo will serve as the presenting sponsor for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Leadership Institute, the organization’s premier signature professional development program serving students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Predominately Black Institutions (PBIs).
  • The 23rd Annual Leadership Institute “Reclaim Your Flame” will occur in person from September 20-23 in Washington, D.C.
  • “We are thrilled to continue our great relationship with Wells Fargo,” Thurgood Marshall College Fund President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams said.
  • “The Leadership Institute is committed to serving the needs of HBCU students and increasing equitable pathways to career opportunities.

Application Window Now Open for Sallie Mae’s Completing the Dream Scholarship

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Applications will be accepted until all scholarship funds are awarded or by June 28, 2024.

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  • Applications will be accepted until all scholarship funds are awarded or by June 28, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230711242716/en/
    The Sallie Mae Fund’s Completing the Dream Scholarship offers students from historically underserved communities up to $2,500 to cover unexpected costs or financial needs that can be obstacles to college completion.
  • “The Completing the Dream Scholarship helped with one of my final tuition payments before completing my studies,” said Margaret Johnson, one of last year’s Completing the Dream recipients who recently graduated from Howard University.
  • For official Completing the Dream Scholarship rules for the academic year 2023-2024, visit: Completing the Dream Rules

Las Vegas Sands and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Announce the Inaugural Sands Hospitality Immersion Program

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) today announced 12 college students will participate in the inaugural Sands Hospitality Immersion Program, July 24-28 in Las Vegas. The intensive experience is designed to encourage interest in travel, tourism and leisure by exposing students to the inner workings of the Las Vegas hospitality industry.

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  • Intensive experience in Las Vegas for 12 select Historically Black College and University students July 24-28 aims to create pathways to careers in hospitality and tourism.
  • LAS VEGAS, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) today announced 12 college students will participate in the inaugural Sands Hospitality Immersion Program, July 24-28 in Las Vegas.
  • The intensive experience is designed to encourage interest in travel, tourism and leisure by exposing students to the inner workings of the Las Vegas hospitality industry.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Sands on this tremendous immersion opportunity in Las Vegas," said Dr. Harry Williams, president and CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

TMCF President & CEO Williams leads delegation of five HBCU Presidents & Chancellors on Capacity Building Mission To Israel

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C., June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will depart on its second annual capacity-building mission to Israel on July 7-15, 2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will depart on its second annual capacity-building mission to Israel on July 7-15, 2023.
  • TMCF President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams will lead the delegation, including presidents and chancellors from five historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
  • “Israel is a global center for advanced research and development, and several TMCF partners have Israel-based research facilities,” Williams said.
  • Israeli companies and institutions have contacted TMCF to facilitate new partnerships with HBCUs based on joint research capacities.