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Tag: Koch brothers
African-American
Conservative Philanthropist David Koch Dead at 79
His conservative politics drew the ire of those on the political left. But billionaire philanthropist David Koch, who passed away on Friday, is also being remembered as a staunch supporter of historically Black colleges in particular and higher education in general. Koch, along with his brother Charles, donated funds to HBCUs and the organizations that […]
August 23, 2019
African-American
TMCF and Koch Collaboration Looks to Former Education Official to Lead Research Organization
A new research initiative created to support HBCUs and research fragile communities that lack access to education and economic opportunities has named Gerard Robinson, an education scholar and former school official, as its new executive director.
December 11, 2017
Students
TMCF Boss: Nothing Political About $26M Gift from Kochs
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund announced on Thursday the launch of the Center for Advancing Opportunity, which is supported by a $26 million gift from the Charles Koch Foundation and Koch Industries.
January 12, 2017
Students
UNCF Koch Scholars Persist Despite Controversy
Although debate continues to surround UNCF’s decision to partner with the controversial Koch brothers, many students are happy with the outcome.
November 10, 2016
News Roundup
Texts, Online Ads in Store for Ohio’s Coveted College Voters
COLUMBUS, Ohio ― Progressive groups say reaching college voters in Ohio with text messages, digital ads and “fun” events will be part of a massive voter turnout effort in support of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. A coalition including the AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers, NextGen Climate and Planned Parenthood Votes announced its plans for […]
October 26, 2016
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