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Virginia Credit Union pledges $2.5M to Radford University
Virginia Credit Union pledged $2.5M to Radford University to create a financial success center that offers money management education.
Philanthropists boost Virginia universities, health systems
Virginia universities and health systems received major philanthropic gifts in 2025, including multimillion-dollar donations to support scholarships, programs, and health initiatives.
Couple donates $20M for Virginia Tech medical scholarships
A $20M gift to Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine will fund in-state scholarships and help address Virginia’s doctor shortage.
Shenandoah University launches $100M fundraising campaign
Shenandoah University has launched a $100 million fundraising campaign that aims to add a major new arts center, upgrade athletics facilities and create endowed professorships and new course offerings. Shine: The Sesquicentennial Campaign is the largest capital drive in the Winchester university’s 150-year history. Its private phase began in July 2022 and surpassed $85 million […]
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 MacKenzie Scott gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a major increase
NEW YORK (AP) — The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years. Writing in an essay on her website, Scott said, “This dollar total will likely be reported in the news, but any dollar amount is […]
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 donates $5M to U.Va.
The CEO of Carter Machinery has donated $5 million to the University of Virginia’s men’s basketball program.
100 People to Meet in 2026: Angels
From healing the sick to feeding the hungry and helping people with disabilities express themselves, these Virginians put others’ needs ahead of their own, making the commonwealth a better place.
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.
