MillerCoors Donates 1.3 Million to Thurgood Marshall College Fund

MillerCoors recently announced a donation of $1.3 million during the annual Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Leadership Institute and 22nd anniversary dinner weekend in New York City. The dinner raised a record $6.2 million and these funds will be used to assist in leadership development, programmatic support, scholarship and capacity-building for the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) served by the Fund. Over the past 22 years, the TMCF has awarded more than $100 million in support of students attending public HBCUs.

“As the founding corporate sponsor, MillerCoors recognizes the importance of supporting the next generation of political leaders, entrepreneurs and CEOs. And this donation is just an example of our continued and unwavering commitment to encouraging the dreams and aspirations of students,” shared Larry Waters, TMCF board member and MillerCoors director of multicultural relations.

Also, during the Prestige Awards program, MillerCoors gifted a collection of artwork to showcase in TMCF’s New York and Washington D.C. offices. As a part of the historic “Gallery of Greats Calendar Series,” whose proceeds supported the TMCF Fund, the 2003 collection, titled “Turning Dreams into Reality,” acknowledged and celebrated the presidents of TMCF member HBCUs.

“Given the impetus for the program, it is fitting that this collection will have a home at the Fund in honor of the legacies of outstanding African Americans. As presidents and chancellors of TMCF schools, these honorees helped direct the paths of future leaders and young professionals,” stated Waters.

In addition to the financial support of the Fund, MillerCoors provides real world experience for TMCF students through its summer internship program with students interviewing on-site during this year’s career fair. Students are considered for available positions in the corporate offices and other locations of MillerCoors. “Our intern program provides an extraordinary opportunity for selected students to attain that much needed experience, as they manage real projects with the accountability and responsibility for their success,” continued Waters. Interested students can seek additional scholarship information by logging onto: www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org.

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