Alabama State University (ASU) has received the largest single donation in its 158-year history: a $38 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

ASU President Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr. announced the news on social media Monday, sharing a letter to the university community that called it “a defining moment in the history of Alabama State University.”

“Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated an extraordinary $38 million gift to our great University,” Ross wrote. “Ms. Scott’s generosity affirms Alabama State University’s reputation as a catalyst for excellence and innovation in higher education. This is truly a pivotal moment in ASU’s history.”

Founded in 1867, Alabama State University is a prominent HBCU (Historically Black College or University) in Montgomery. University officia

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