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.

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