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Wells Fargo serves as presenting sponsor for 2025 Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute
Washington, D.C., Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wells Fargo serves as presenting sponsor for 2025 Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership InstituteWells Fargo proudly continues its enduring support as presenting sponsor of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) Leadership Institute, the organization’s signature professional development program serving students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Wells Fargo has served in this role for more than a decade. T
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[{"type":"text","content":"Washington, D.C., Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wells Fargo serves as presenting sponsor for 2025 Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership InstituteWells Fargo proudly continues its enduring support as presenting sponsor of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) Leadership Institute, the organization’s signature professional development program serving students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Wells Fargo has served in this role for more than a decade.","length":501,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"The 2025 Leadership Institute will take place from Oct. 1 through Oct. 4, in Washington, D.C., concluding with the 38th Anniversary Gala. More than 500 students from 44 HBCUs around the country are scheduled to attend the 25th-annual Leadership Institute. Fueled by the success of TMCF’s regional CEO Impact Now events, the Anniversary Gala returns in 2025 with a renewed focus.“Wells Fargo has been an incredible partner for more than a decade,” Dr. Harry L. Williams, president & CEO of TMCF, said. “Their leadership is critical in our mission of preparing the next generation of workforce talent through leadership development. Our students deserve a pipeline to the careers that Leadership Institute connects them with.”","length":731,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"“Wells Fargo is proud to continue our longstanding partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.,” said Sandra Fernandes, Executive Director and Relationship Manager between TMCF & Wells Fargo. “The Leadership Institute is more than an event—it’s a launchpad for future leaders. We’re committed to helping HBCU students access meaningful career opportunities and build pathways into society.”","length":403,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Leadership Institute is a five-day event and part of a larger mission to advance pathways toward economic mobility for HBCU students and intentionally diversify the future workforce within corporate America. It also provides organizations access to a talent and diverse student population while connecting participants to Fortune 500 companies and top-tier organizations.The event is highly selective, with an acceptance rate just above 15% of applicants. The cumulative GPA of participants is 3.7. For many, launching a career is a top priority.","length":547,"tagName":"p...