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HACU and TMCF Partner on Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) have announced they will host the Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) have announced they will host the Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program.
  • This experience will bring together students from HACU-member Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and TMCF Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).
  • Sophomore, junior, or senior college students who have participated in leadership of campus activities or comparable groups are encouraged to apply.
  • “Our partnership with HACU and TMCF will ultimately allow us to produce long lasting relationships with these HBCUs and HSIs.”
    “We are thrilled to partner with HACU and TMCF on the Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program.

TMCF President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams has released the following statement on President Biden’s FY ‘25 Budget proposal

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Washington, D.C., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Through his FY 2025 (FY’25) budget proposal, President Biden and his administration have once again shown their commitment to investing in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their students.

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  • Washington, D.C., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Through his FY 2025 (FY’25) budget proposal, President Biden and his administration have once again shown their commitment to investing in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their students.
  • The President’s FY’25 recommended budget proposes a $750 increase in the maximum Pell award over FY’23 levels to $8,145 and maintains the strength of student aid programs such as Federal Work-Study and the Federal Supplemental Equal Opportunity Grants program (FSEOG).
  • Increasing research capacity and opportunity at our schools is of critical importance to the long-term sustainability and growth of our institutions, and to our nation’s global competitiveness.
  • We strongly encourage the Administration to consider an upward adjustment in its proposed investment in FIPSE as it begins its negotiations with Congress on the FY’25 budget.

Historically Black Community Colleges will attend Thurgood Marshall College Fund annual Congressional HBCU Fly-In March 6-7

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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The annual event brings presidents and chancellors of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Historically Black Community Colleges (HBCCs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) together with members of Congress and key government and corporate officials to discuss issues of law and policy impacting TMCF member schools.

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  • The annual event brings presidents and chancellors of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Historically Black Community Colleges (HBCCs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) together with members of Congress and key government and corporate officials to discuss issues of law and policy impacting TMCF member schools.
  • Dr. Patricia Sims, president of Drake State Community and Technical College, left last year’s Fly-In inspired by policy conversations, occurring at the highest legislative level.
  • The Thurgood Marshall College Fund and its partners recognize that all jobs do not require a bachelor’s degree,” Williams said.
  • Topics include the TMCF value proposition, HBCU sustainability, capacity-building opportunities and the advocacy agenda for HBCUs, HBCCs, PBIs and their students.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund to host annual Congressional HBCU Fly-In March 6-7

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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WASHINGTON, DC, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will host the 2024 Presidents & Chancellors HBCU Fly-In March 6-7 in Washington, D.C.

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  • WASHINGTON, DC, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will host the 2024 Presidents & Chancellors HBCU Fly-In March 6-7 in Washington, D.C.
  • “When you bring HBCU presidents together in one room, that energy is electrifying; things can happen, and things can move.
  • TMCF and Business Roundtable began a partnership in 2021 to invest in HBCU students and develop a diverse talent pipeline.
  • Topics include the TMCF value proposition, HBCU sustainability, capacity-building opportunities and the advocacy agenda for HBCUs, PBIs and their students.

FullBloom Acquires EmpowerU, Deepening Its Commitment to Mental Health Services

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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EmpowerU provides both Tier 1 teacher-led curriculum and Tier 2 one-on-one counseling support that improves mental health, behavior and academic outcomes for students and educators.

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  • EmpowerU provides both Tier 1 teacher-led curriculum and Tier 2 one-on-one counseling support that improves mental health, behavior and academic outcomes for students and educators.
  • The acquisition expands FullBloom’s student and educator services to support schools and student learning outcomes.
  • "EmpowerU is a powerful, turnkey mental health program that blends perfectly with FullBloom’s mission and vision,” said Jeffrey Cohen, FullBloom chief executive officer.
  • “Student mental health challenges are not going away just because the pandemic has faded,” said Tim Hickey, chief marketing officer, FullBloom.

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.

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.

UNCF Hosting Largest Gathering of HBCU and PBI Officials Since Recent Supreme Court Rulings

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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WHAT: It will be the largest event focusing on HBCUs since the recent Supreme Court decisions on affirmative action and President Biden’s student debt relief plan.

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  • WHAT: It will be the largest event focusing on HBCUs since the recent Supreme Court decisions on affirmative action and President Biden’s student debt relief plan.
  • The conference will feature speakers and attendees from across the higher education spectrum with the goal of building connections and transforming institutions.
  • UNCF is in the unique position to centralize and elevate the messages that will come out of the conference – Black colleges and universities uniting around a comprehensive strategy of institutional transformation and continuous improvement.
  • degree views of key issues in higher education, including five Guiding Pillars – institutional

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.

BMO Partners with NAREB to Launch New Assistance Program to Grow Black Homeownership in the U.S.

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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BMO and NAREB will work to increase homeownership in Black communities by developing programs to provide assistance for graduates of HBCUs and PBIs.

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  • BMO and NAREB will work to increase homeownership in Black communities by developing programs to provide assistance for graduates of HBCUs and PBIs.
  • "BMO is committed to empowering young people to turn their homeownership dreams into reality," said Kimberley Goode, Chief Communications and Social Impact Officer, BMO.
  • "This program provides invaluable resources that are critical to help make real financial progress within the communities we serve.
  • The Homebuyer Assistance Program is part of BMO's $3 million commitment to advance homeownership in underserved communities.