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Shaddae Findley

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As a recent Prairie View A&M University graduate, I am elated and honored to say that I was selected to be a part of the Columbia University HBCU Initiative. I’m genuinely grateful to have been given this opportunity and aware this would not have been possible without the help of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Thanks to your generosity, I have been given the opportunity to pursue my Master of Science in Enterprise Risk Management at an Ivy League institution. I have always had big dreams, but I must be honest, I continuously have to pinch myself to ensure this is real and I’m not just dreaming. As a motivated and driven young woman with big audacious goals; leaving my mark on the world is a must. Therefore, I can reassure you that I will be making the most of this opportunity and will not be taking anything for granted. With the chance to further my education, I’m excited to be equipping myself with the right tools, skills, and knowledge, so I can be a successful professional and asset to my community.

Thank you, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, for making this dream of mine a reality. If it were not for your kindness, attending Columbia University would have been far beyond my reach financially. I am grateful, thankful and extremely humbled, as you have put me miles closer to my goals. Once again, a big thank you, and I will continue to do my best to make you proud.

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Hennessy and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund expand the reach of the Hennessy Fellows program to all HBCU graduates, addressing critical needs of TMCF’s member HBCUs and their students.

Hennessy Fellows is an unprecedented $10M initiative for HBCU grad students, designed to equip the next generation of diverse C-suite leaders through financial assistance, access and experiences.

  • DJ D-Nice’s #ShowMeYourWalk HBCU Grad Partywill kick off at 9pm ET on Instagram Live for viewers aged 21+.
  • Members of the Hennessy family, including Nas and A$AP Ferg, will partake in the virtual celebration.
  • In addition to highlighting graduates and their institutions, the #ShowMeYourWalk HBCU Grad Partywill raise funds for participating HBCUs and their students.
  • Comprised of eight graduate students, each prepared to enter the workforce no matter what it holds.
  • Hennessy & TMCF also welcome a second cohort of Fellows: ten high-achieving, high-potential students representing Clark Atlanta University, Howard, Morgan State, Southern and Florida A&M Universities.
  • Applications for the third class of Hennessy Fellows will open starting August 2020.
  • Launching in June, the learning resource will be available to Hennessy Fellows and all HBCU students aged 21+.
  • Designed specifically for diverse candidates, the platform pulls back the curtain to C-Suite leaders, offering transparent insights and resources to help students navigate corporate America.
  • Access can be found via the Hennessy Fellows page at TMCF.org.