Alcorn State (Miss.) University received the largest gift from a single donor in the university’s history. MacKenzie Scott, an American novelist, philanthropist and the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, made a $25M donation to the university, located in Lorman, Miss., the school announced Dec. 14. “This gift is truly transformational and we are humbled by Ms. Scott’s generosity,” said Alcorn President Felecia M. Nave. The gift will now double the size of Alcorn’s endowment and allow the university to enhance its academic offerings. Scott has donated over $4B to 384 organizations, four months after donating $1.7B to 116 organizations, CNN reports. She is the 18th richest person in the world, with a net worth of over $60B. (Source: Magnolia State 12/16/20) Tougaloo College officials announced Wednesday Scott has given $6M to the college. (Source: Clarion Ledger 12/16/20)
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