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The world's richest woman doubled Alcorn State's endowment with $25 million donation
Alcorn State University received the largest gift from a single donor in its history.
MacKenzie Scott, an author and philanthropist, made a $25 million donation to the university, the school announced on Tuesday.
“This gift is truly transformational and we are humbled by Ms. Scott’s generosity,” Alcorn President Felecia M. Nave said in a release.
The gift doubles the size of Alcorn’s endowment and allows the university to enhance its academic offerings.
Read more: https://www.djournal.com/news/the-world-s-richest-woman-doubled-alcorn-state-s-endowment-with-25-million-donation/article_88acf346-fc19-5002-a439-4f1125172204.html
