Livingstone College is buzzing with excitement as it welcomes alums and friends for its annual homecoming festivities, affectionately known as Stonecoming. This year’s celebration comes with a remarkable gift: an anonymous donor has generously contributed $1 million to aid ongoing campus improvement projects.
“In 146 years of this institution, we have had unprecedented momentum. In the past 60 days, we’ve received more than $20M in philanthropic support, with our anonymous donor gifting the college another $1M donation,” said Dr. Anthony J. Davis, president and CEO of Livingstone College, in a YouTube announcement on Monday. “Every dime has been invested in the $50M ‘Miracle on Monroe Street Project,’ a comprehensive campaign that will refurbish five residence halls, including 90 beds, at our Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management facility.”
This significant donation is pivotal for Livingstone College, which has welcomed 441 freshmen and new students this year—the second-largest and most competitive enrollment in the college’s history. The incoming class boasts an impressive average GPA of 3.26. The college says this accomplishment positions it “as one of the top destinations for the country’s best and brightest students who wish to attend an HBCU.”
The festivities of Stonecoming are currently underway, running from Oct. 6th to 12th. This year’s events include a Praise Party and Gospel Jubilee featuring recording artist Tye Tribbett, a Fashion Show, and a Step Show. The week will culminate in Saturday’s game, where the Blue Bears will face off against the Broncos of Fayetteville State University. This will be followed by the Stonecoming 2024 The Experience concert, headlined by renowned artists Anthony Hamilton and BossMan Dlow, along with iconic Sugar Hill Gang performances.