The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has recently gained two new member schools: Hampton University in Virginia and Hinds Community College at Utica in Mississippi.
The new additions bring the TMCF’s member schools to a total of 57 institutions, consisting of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), predominately Black institutions (PBIs), and historically Black community colleges (HBCCs). The TMCF provides dedicated support to its member institutions by facilitating student scholarships, capacity building, research opportunities, innovative programming, and strategic partnerships.
Located in Hampton, Virginia, Hampton University is a historically Black university originally founded in 1868 as the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute. Today, the HBCU offers nearly 100 degree programs, with offerings at both the undergraduate and graduate level. According to the institution’s fall 2024 enrollment data, Hampton’s student body consists of over 3,700 undergraduates and nearly 500 graduate students.
“Hampton University is extremely excited about joining the Thurgood Marshall College Fund community of exceptional HBCUs, HBCCs, and PBIs,” said Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams. “We share TMCF’s commitment to student success, and we look forward to the increased access to scholarships, professional development, and career opportunities for our students. More importantly, we are excited about the deeper collaborations with our fellow HBCUs, HBCCs, and PBIs, and to advancing TMCF’s mission of preparing the next generation of workforce talent through leadership development.”
Founded in 1903 as Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, Hinds Community College at Utica merged with the Hinds Community College system in 1982. This summer, the school will serve as a site for TMCF’s Seeking, Observing, and Achieving Results (SOAR) program, an event that brings high school students to HBCU and HBCC campuses to learn more about higher education.
“The Utica campus has a rich history of empowering students through education,” said Jonathan W. Townes, vice president of career and technical education and HBCU Initiatives at Hinds Community College. “Joining TMCF not only honors this history but also opens new avenues for our students, faculty, and staff to access scholarships, leadership development programs, and career opportunities. Being accepted as a TMCF member institution is a testament to our commitment to academic excellence and student success.”
