Livingstone College proudly announced the acquisition of an additional $1.2 million in grants and donations, significantly strengthening its commitment to improving student services and facilities. This funding follows a remarkable anonymous $8 million donation received last month, which has set the stage for further investments in the college’s infrastructure.
President Dr. Anthony J. Davis expressed his heartfelt gratitude for this influx of support. “If Livingstone College can be better, then better we will be.,” said Dr. Davis. Among the noteworthy contributions is a $448,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, reserved for the STEM Innovation Ecosystem program. The program aims to enhance educational opportunities for students pursuing STEM-related fields.
In addition to the federal support, the college secured a $300,000 grant from the Cannon Foundation, Inc., designated for vital infrastructure improvements. Furthermore, the Annie E. Casey Foundation awarded Livingstone College a $200,000 grant to fund the HOPE Emancipation Project, an initiative designed to support students who have aged out of the foster care system.
Additional donations include a generous $120,000 contribution from Greg Alcorn, founder of Global Contact Services and ApSeed, and a $109,000 grant from the Darelle Revis Foundation. This donation aims to bolster Livingstone’s football program under the leadership of former NFL player Sean Gilbert.
These strategic investments come at a pivotal time for Livingstone College, which has seen a remarkable 90% surge in its recruitment cycle over the past 18 months. The university credits this impressive growth mainly to the practical efforts of Vice President of Enrollment Management Anthony Brooks.