Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $40 million to NSU, the largest gift in school s history
By: Web Staff
and last updated 2020-12-15 23:28:23-05
NORFOLK, Va. - A local historically Black university is celebrating a huge gift.
Norfolk State University President Javaune Adams-Gaston announced Tuesday that MacKenzie Scott, writer and philanthropist who was once married to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, has donated $40 million to the university. She was named the world s richest woman in September 2020.
This is the largest single-donor gift in the school s 85-year history.
The donation will advance NSU s mission in support of access, student achievement and academic excellence.
âWe are pleased to receive this level of support for transforming the curious thoughts of our students into the brightest minds of our world, Adams-Gaston said.