MacKenzie Scott gifts $80 million to Howard University, marking one of the school's largest donations in its 158-year history.

The article focuses on MacKenzie Scott's recent philanthropic efforts, particularly her $80 million unrestricted donation to Howard University, which is one of the largest in the institution's history. Of this amount, $63 million will support the university directly, while $17 million is designated for the College of Medicine. The donation comes at a critical time for Howard University, as federal funding has been delayed due to a government shutdown, impacting essential programs and operations. Scott's contributions also include significant donations to various organizations aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), such as a $42 million gift to 10,000 Degrees and a $70 million donation to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to support HBCUs. [Extracted from the article]