NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk State University announced a record-breaking $50 million donation they received from writer and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott on their social media Thursday.
The historically Black university said this is "the largest gift in its 90-year history."
"The 2025 gift will be invested to support student scholarships, faculty research and service, athletics and strategic initiatives of the institution," the social media post reads.
This is Scott's second multi-million dollar donation to Norfolk State. Back in 2020, she donated $40 million to the university to support "access, student achievement and academic excellence."
NSU’s social media post says that this additional donation demonstrates they made good use of the previous funding.
"This $50M gift will catapult Norfolk State to its next level of excellence," a release from the university states. "President Adams-Gaston and administrators are grateful for the enormous vote of confidence Ms. Scott has placed in the institution and its ability to provide positive outcomes for our students."
