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Virginia State University receives record-high $50M donation from MacKenzie Scott

Virginia State University received the largest donation in its 143-year history with a $50 million gift from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

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MacKenzie Scott donates $50 million to Virginia State University

Virginia Business · 3d

MacKenzie Scott gives record $50M to Virginia State University

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Howard University Announces Historic $80 Million Unrestricted Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to Advance Access and Excellence

Howard University announced today a transformative $80 million in unrestricted giving from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking one of the largest single contributions in the University's history....

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MacKenzie Scott invests $118 million in the education of Howard University and Spelman College students

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MacKenzie Scott Gifts $50M to Virginia State University

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MacKenzie Scott Gives $80M To Howard, Capping Off A Week Of $172M In Donations To Multiple HBCUs

The unrestricted status of the donation means Howard can use these resources as it sees fit and prioritize its own strategies to advance the university.

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MacKenzie Scott Donates $80M To Howard University, Which Will Be Used To Train Medical Professionals

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Spelman College receives $38 million from MacKenzie Scott

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Virginia State University extends president’s contract through 2032, citing ‘stability’

The decision to extend Dr. Makola Abdullah’s contract comes during VSU’s homecoming celebration that culminates this weekend.

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Virginia State University among the best HBCUs nationwide, says U.S. News & World Report

Virginia State University achieved its highest rankings in the U.S. News & World Report survey. VSU is now ranked in the top 20 for best historically Black colleges and universities nationwide. The university also placed in the top 20 for best public ...

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Virginia State University makes biggest jump in Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities list

ETTRICK, Va. — Virginia State University has risen 12 spots in a major college ranking system, now placing 11th among the best historically Black colleges and universities, according to U.S. News and World Report. This marks the largest jump of any HBCU ...

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Virginia State University lifts lockdown but maintains some restrictions

PETERSBURG, Va. — Virginia State University lifted its campus lockdown Thursday afternoon following a reported threat to campus safety, but restrictions remain in place, university officials confirmed. Access to campus is now limited to students, faculty ...

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Virginia State University laments suspension of USDA program for agriculture students

The USDA suspended its 1890 Scholars Program, impacting 19 historically black colleges and universities. The program funds students pursuing agriculture-related degrees and offers full-time USDA employment upon graduation. The suspension is believed to be ...