10/29/2025
MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has donated $38 million to Alabama State University — the largest single gift in the HBCU’s 158-year history.
In just one month, the billionaire philanthropist has contributed over $300 million to various universities. Scott’s recent giving has centered on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and nonprofits dedicated to expanding higher education access and affordability for traditionally underserved students of color.
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