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 a $10 million donation received last month as well as 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. “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.”
The latest gift follows last month’s unprecedented $10 million donation—marking the largest single contribution in the institution’s history.
As students returned to campus, they were greeted by a newly updated dining facility, which now features enhanced flooring and increased capacity, significantly improving the dining experience for all.
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. He invites the community to attend the Blue Bears’ first home game of the season at Alumni Stadium on Aug. 31 when they will face the University of Charleston.
Livingston encourages those interested in staying informed about the ongoing renovations and future capital investments to follow their official Instagram page or subscribe to their YouTube channel to keep up with updates.
