Tuskegee University is one of six institutions in Alabama that has a state-licensed industrial hemp research program. (Hannah Denham / Hdenham@al.com)Hannah Denham
An anonymous donor has given Tuskegee University $20 million – the second donation of the amount in four years.
The donation, which the university announced April 12, will fund STEM programming and research, scholarships, faculty positions, campus improvements and a match for Tuskegee’s United Negro College Fund endowment.
“This contribution is a testament to our collective efforts and the enduring trust inspired by the Tuskegee legacy,” President Charlotte P. Morris said.
Tuskegee, founded in 1881, is one of the nation’s historically black colleges and universities. Last fall, the school enrolled 2,400 undergraduate students and more than 400 graduate and professional students.
Four out of the five top majors for Tuskegee students in 2023 were animal poultry and veterinary sciences, nursing, biology and mechanical engineering – all of which are STEM programs and are expected to be bolstered through the anonymous funding.
Last week’s donation matches the largest donation in the university’s history, which philanthropist MacKenzie Scott awarded in 2020.
Scott’s $20 million donation funded “scholarships, faculty and curriculum development, interdisciplinary programs and campus infrastructure improvements,” according to a Tuskegee news release.
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