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U.Va. alumni Kathleen and David LaCross. Photo courtesy University of Virginia
Jun 5, 2026

U.Va. gifted $43.4M for early childhood learning center

U.Va. receives a $43.4 million gift from Kathleen and David LaCross to build an early childhood learning center in Charlottesville.

Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium. Photo by Jack Morgan for Virginia Tech
Jun 5, 2026

Virginia Tech receives record $75M anonymous donation

Virginia Tech announced Thursday that it received a $75 million anonymous donation, the Blacksburg university's largest commitment ever.

Virginia Tech has received a record $20 million anonymous donation toward the school’s athletics program. Photo courtesy Virginia Tech
Dec 17, 2025

Virginia Tech receives $20M anonymous donation for athletics

Virginia Tech has received a $20 million anonymous donation, the largest gift in the school’s history, toward the school’s athletics program.

Philanthropist Joan Brock, left, and her late husband, Dollar Tree co-founder Macon Brock. Photo Courtesy Old Dominion University
Dec 4, 2025

ODU gets $15M gift from Brock to launch nutrition institute

Old Dominion University has received a $15 million gift to establish a nutrition and lifestyle medicine institute.

Carter Machinery CEO Drew Parker has donated $5 million to the University of Virginia’s men’s basketball program. Photo courtesy Virginia Athletics Foundation
Dec 1, 2025

Carter Machinery CEO donates $5M to U.Va.

The CEO of Carter Machinery has donated $5 million to the University of Virginia’s men’s basketball program.

Steelers co-owner donates $50M+ to Hampden-Sydney
Nov 5, 2025

Steelers co-owner donates $50M+ to Hampden-Sydney

Pittsburgh Steelers minority owner Rob Citrone and his wife, Cindy, are giving more than $50 million to Hampden-Sydney College.

MacKenzie Scott gives record $50M to Virginia State University
Oct 31, 2025

MacKenzie Scott gives record $50M to Virginia State University

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives $50 million to Virginia State University, marking its largest-ever donation.

Michelle and David Baldacci. Photo courtesy VCU
Sep 25, 2025

Baldaccis pledge $13M to VCU, Library of Virginia

Virginia author David Baldacci and wife, Michelle, pledged $13M to VCU and the Library of Virginia to launch a civil discourse initiative.

A glass-fronted building in the left side of the frame has "Norfolk Casino" lettering on it. A pool and lounge chairs are shown, as well as a waterfront with sailboats in the water.
May 9, 2025

Norfolk casino developer pledges $1M to NSU

Boyd Gaming, the company behind the $750 million Norfolk casino, pledged $1 million to Norfolk State University to support its business school’s tourism and hospitality management program.

Virginia universities provide expansive maritime education
Apr 30, 2025

Virginia universities provide expansive maritime education

William & Mary launches Virginia’s first public bachelor’s in coastal and marine sciences, expanding maritime education and career options statewide.

Rob and Jean Berger Estes, William & Mary alums and owners of Richmond-based Estes Express Lines, made a $15 million donation to William & Mary in April 2025. Photo credit: Alfred Herczeg/William & Mary
Apr 24, 2025

Estes family donates $15M for William & Mary accounting center

Estes Express Lines' owners donate $15M to William & Mary to create the Estes Center for Excellence in Accounting at the Mason School of Business.

W&M receives $50M gift from alum for Batten School, VIMS
Feb 6, 2025

W&M receives $50M gift from alum for Batten School, VIMS

William & Mary alumnus Dr. R. Todd Stravitz has donated $50 million to the Williamsburg university to create a full-tuition scholarship fund for its new Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences and the Virginia Institute for Marine Science, W&M announced Thursday. This is W&M’s largest ever scholarship fund donation, it said in the announcement, […]

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