Delaware State University News December 15, 2020 ECSU Receives $15 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott Elizabeth City State University announces a historic $15 million gift from MacKenzie Scott. American novelist and venture philanthropist, MacKenzie Scott's gift marks the largest gift from a single donor in the university's nearly 130-year history. "I would like to thank Ms. Scott for her investment in Elizabeth City State University and our mission of producing graduates who are prepared to be leaders and contributing members of society," said Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon. "This gift was given to ECSU to support the direction and vision we have for the university," said Chancellor Dixon. "Ms. Scott's investment in ECSU recognizes the work we have done, and the plans we have for continuing to elevate this great institution." This gift, which is an indicator that Elizabeth City State University is moving in the right direction, will help ECSU support strategic initiatives such as academic excellence, student experience, athletic success, and faculty and staff development. "Thanks to Ms. Scott's gift, this affords us the opportunity to improve the institution's financial footing for long-term stability," said Chancellor Dixon. "We also will invest in innovative priorities and respond to opportunities that our limited resources and restricted budgets do not allow." Sandra M. Phoenix HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. Building Capacity for Humanities Special Collections at HBCUs - Become an ally and partner with us to protect, preserve and share a more authentic record of American history. Follow this link http://hbculibraries.org/humanities-2019.html for more information. Follow this link http://hbculibraries.org/ and click on the Donate Now button to invest in this project. Your support is appreciated. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/