MacKenzie Scott has donated $38 million to Alabama State University. It is the latest of a series of donations made by Scott to HBCUs, as her net worth is estimated at $33 billion.
MacKenzie Scott’s donation to Alabama State University is the largest in its history
The HBCU announced on Monday that it had received a historic donation from Scott. It is the largest donation ASU has received in its history.
“Today marks a defining moment in the history of Alabama State University,” ASU president Quinton Ross wrote in a statement. “I am filled with immense gratitude and [proud] to announce that Alabama State University has received the largest single donation in its 158-year history.”
“Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated an extraordinary $38 million gift to our great University,” he added. “Ms. Scott’s generosity affirms Alabama State University’s reputation as a catalyst for excellence and innovation in higher education. This is truly a pivotal moment in ASU’s history.”…