Livingstone College receives another $1M donation as the campus celebrates its homecoming festivities
Published 12:00 am Thursday, October 10, 2024
Livingstone College News Service
SALISBURY — As Livingstone College welcomes back its alumni and friends for its homecoming, a.k.a. Stonecoming, our anonymous donor has once again generously gifted the college $1 million to support ongoing campus improvement projects.
“In 146 years of this institution, we have had unprecedented momentum,” Dr. Anthony J. Davis, Livingstone College president and CEO announced via YouTube on Monday. “In the past 60 days, we’ve received more than $20 million in philanthropic support, with our anonymous donor gifting the college another $1 million donation. Every dime has been invested in the $50-million ‘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.”
Additionally, the college has onboarded 441 freshmen and new students this year — the second-largest and most competitive enrollment in the college’s history. With this new incoming class boasting an average GPA of 3.26, Livingstone is strategically positioning itself as one of the top destinations for the country’s best and brightest students who wish to attend an HBCU.
The college is currently observing Stonecoming, which will run from Oct. 6-12. This year’s line-up will feature a Praise Party and Gospel Jubilee with recording artist Tye Tribbett, a Fashion Show, and a Step Show, culminating with Saturday’s game and Stonecoming 2024 The Experience concert. Recording artists Anthony Hamilton and BossMan Dlow will headline this year’s concert featuring the Sugar Hill Gang.
Join in on Saturday, Oct. 12, as the Blue Bears take on the Broncos of Fayetteville State University.
For more information on how to purchase tickets for Stonecoming events, go to www.livingstone.edu/
