Norfolk State University Receives Anonymous Gift

Norfolk, Va.—Norfolk State University received two donations totaling $3.5 million from an anonymous benefactor.  A gift in the amount of $3 million has been designated to provide financial assistance for NSU students; the second gift of $500,000 will assist the institution in meeting its highest priorities in areas such as faculty support, research and equipment.

The $3 million gift designated for financial assistance will be targeted for initiatives that will enhance the accessibility and quality components of the University's mission. The University will target the gift of $500,000 for long-term and immediate use for initiatives that will support NSU faculty. Faculty development is among the University's highest priorities.  “Constant faculty development is crucial to inspiring academic excellence and to attracting and retaining a world-class faculty,” President Carolyn W. Meyers said.

Norfolk State's mission is "to provide an affordable, high-quality education for an ethnically and culturally diverse student population, equipping them with the capability to become productive citizens who continuously contribute to a global and rapidly changing society." Meyers elaborated, “Embedded in this mission are unwavering commitments to excellence and to access, with the expected outcome of producing graduates prepared for leadership in their chosen fields and in their communities.”

Meyers also added, “Norfolk State University is committed to responsible stewardship and accountability as we build the capacity to meet the needs of our current and future students. All of us at Norfolk State promise to work hard every day to assure that each student gets what he or she deserves – the best education possible.”