MacKenzie Scott donation to benefit LeMoyne-Owen College, officials say
For much of its history, LeMoyne-Owen College struggled to create a strong endowment, which is often the financial backbone of institutions of higher learning. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Scott’s donation is part of a larger campaign by the United Negro College Fund to raise $370 million to fund a pooled endowment for each of the country’s 37 HBCUs.
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LeMoyne-Owen College United Negro College Fund endowments Higher education MacKenzie ScottJody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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