Livingstone College Receives $8 Million Donation, Totaling $25 Million in Nine Months
SALISBURY, NC – As students returned to campus, Dr. Anthony Davis, the 13th president of Livingstone College, announced an additional $8 million donation from an anonymous benefactor.
This brings the total contributions to a remarkable $25 million over the past nine months. That total includes an unprecedented $10 million donation received in July and multiple $1 million donations received throughout the year, including during events like the college’s homecoming and the 145th Founder’s Day program.
“This is an incredible moment for Livingstone College,” said Dr. Davis about the $10 million donation and the additional $8 million donation. “Our anonymous donor has truly believed in our mission and the transformative power of education.
This funding will further enhance the college’s ambitious capital projects under the initiative titled “Miracle on Monroe Street: Livingstone College Reimagined.”
Additional Grants and Donations
Livingstone College received an additional $1.2 million in grants and donations from various sources, fortifying its commitment to enhancing student services and campus facilities.
Notably, the National Science Foundation awarded the College a $448,000 grant to support the STEM Innovation Ecosystem, benefiting students pursuing STEM-related programs. Additionally, Livingstone received a $300,000 grant from the Cannon Foundation, Inc. for campus infrastructure improvements and a $200,000 grant from the Annie E. Casey Foundation for the HOPE Emancipation Project, supporting students who have aged out of foster care.
The HBCU also received a $120,000 donation from Greg Alcorn, founder of Global Contact Services (GCS) and ApSeed, and a $109,000 grant from the Darelle Revis Foundation for the football program, led by former NFL player Sean Gilbert.
Facility Updates and Renovations
As students returned to campus, they were greeted by a newly updated dining facility. The facility now features enhanced flooring and increased capacity, significantly improving the dining experience.
Other exciting renovations continue throughout the campus, with ongoing work at Tucker and Dancy residence halls projected for completion by fall 2025. In addition, Phase 2 of the dining hall renovations is set to begin in the spring, along with updates planned for Tucker and Babcock Halls.
Dr. Davis emphasized the importance of community support in achieving the college’s goal of becoming the premier private HBCU in North Carolina.
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