Has anyone notice a notable positive change at Howard after MacKenzie Scott gave over $100 million to the institution?

[u/Disastrous_Parsnip63]

B/c I'm thinking she could've used that money for something better. The same complaints I heard about Howard before she gave that generous gift are the same I'm hearing after.

But I'm keeping an open mind, I could be wrong. What substantial positive changes at Howard rather it be academic, campus aesthetic, or operations have you noticed that could be contributed to her donation. Over $100 million is not a little bit of money, it's transformative for an institution Howard size if applied strategically and honestly

[u/EssayAccomplished461]

In the last decade or so, Howard seems to attract and admitt a distinctly higher quality of student than it has for many, many years. I am sure this nothing to do with any donation though.

[u/Disastrous_Parsnip63 → u/EssayAccomplished461]

True. And no ... that has to do with Kamala, BLM, and the end of DEI at most elite colleges. But moreso Kamala, she put Howard on an international stage she talked about it so much to get the Black vote

[u/Ok-Beyond9831 → u/Disastrous_Parsnip63]

Howard has always been on the international stage . I am a 3rd generation Howard graduate. Students from all over the world have always attended Howard as well as non-Black students. There are many heads of state fromAfrica and the Caribbean  as well as their children that have attended Howard University. Also the average gpa for a freshman at Howard is a 3.6.  Lasik eye surgery invented by a Howard graduate.  Dr. LaSalle LaSalle one of the greatest surgeons in America a Howard graduate. Not recent. Stop speaking when u don't know. Stokekly Carmichael Ben Chavis Frederika Whitfield  Michelle Miller Kamala Harris all not recent. 

[u/Disastrous_Parsnip63 → u/Ok-Beyond9831]

Patricia Bath graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1968 and became a pioneering ophthalmologist and inventor. She invented the Laserphaco Probe, a laser-based device and technique for treating cataracts, and became the first Black American woman physician to receive a medical patent.

However, she did not invent LASIK.

LASIK itself developed from the work of several researchers and surgeons. Gholam A. Peyman received an early U.S. patent for a LASIK-type procedure, while Ioannis Pallikaris is widely credited with developing and performing the modern LASIK procedure

[u/Ok-Beyond9831 → u/Disastrous_Parsnip63]

Yes understand that but perfected the procedure. The point is Howard has always had exceptional graduates including Dr. Sinkford first female dean of any dental schoolbis usa. HU graduates are so great until Harvard University  stole Dr. Henry from HU dental school for its Dental school in the past. 

[u/Disastrous_Parsnip63 → u/Ok-Beyond9831]

She didn't perfect it. Stop drinking that Howard is god kool-aid

[u/Ok-Beyond9831 → u/Disastrous_Parsnip63]

Well my family  has not drank kool-aid  or anything like it for about 100 years because of Howard University. Love the place. 

[u/EssayAccomplished461 → u/Ok-Beyond9831]

You ignorant fool, the man is named Dr. LaSalle Leffell and he did not invent Lasik surgery. He was a gastroenterologist and a cancer surgeon. You can't even get your facts straight. I entered Howard as a freshman in the fall of1976. Only 5.1 per cent of incoming freshmen scored over 900 on their SATs. Obviously, Howard University's recruiting efforts were harmed by the wide-spread use of affirmative action at selective PWIs. This remained true for decades. Sir, educate your mind. I find it appalling that a third generation Howard University graduate would be such an ignorant know-it-all all.

[u/Ok-Beyond9831 → u/EssayAccomplished461]

Idiot if you go back and READ it did not say that Dr. Leffall Invented  lasik eye surgery infact it was Dr. Patricia Bath.  I definitely  has a 3.6 gpa. as well as a more than 900 SAT score. Talk about yourself. Howard Alumni do not give or work at improving what is not working. This know it all GIVES !!!!!!

[u/EssayAccomplished461 → u/Ok-Beyond9831]

You seem very impressed with yourself. So much so that so that wonder if I smell the odor of narcissm. Please forgive me if I remain utterly impressed. With that I end all contact. There is no profit to be gained from arguing with a fool.

[u/Ok-Beyond9831 → u/EssayAccomplished461]

You are and probably  don't contribute a dime to HU. I don't talk about it. I am about it!!!. 

[u/Fun_Intention_484]

Yeah I see everyone in the “A” building has nicer cars and Howard has a corporate jet account now

[u/Ok-Beyond9831 → u/Fun_Intention_484]

Why don't you all stop bashing and assuming  and give to the universty. Become  and active member of the community.  I give monthly and ask questions. The money was to be used to expand medical training facilities and construction a d student support services. Stop the lip services and try to make a better university. 

[u/Flat-Pen-893]

My wife and I have this discussion every week. Where is the money going??

[u/soared_ → u/Flat-Pen-893]

Construction!!

[u/Ok-Beyond9831 → u/Flat-Pen-893]

The money was designated to exspand medical training,upgrade facilities and construction and student support services. Do you give. I do. 

[u/PoolGirl71]

I wonder do the PWIs get the same question when they get 10xs or more what Howard gets from donors?Their schools look the same as well, no noticeable changes or upgrades.

[u/Remote-Structure-961 → u/PoolGirl71]

Are the people who graduated from and attend PWIs who receive large amonts of money unhappy about their universities?

I guess it's because Howard students have publicly complained and have gone viral on social media mostly regarding money. So having such a large donation during the same time, I guess some people wonder where is it going and maybe it can help some of the students who need money.

[u/Ok-Beyond9831 → u/Remote-Structure-961]

Those families were  notified and did NOT pay their tuition. 2700 accepted 2500 paid. Where Howard made a mistake  is over the years not enforcing deadlines and having compassion. Also that same student who started this received a scholarship from Howard her outside scholarship did not come thru she was angry with the wrong place. Hiward is not free . Most of all, all of the complainers who did not pay on time if at a PWI would have said NOTHING. They also should have done their FASFA in October of their high school senior year.  Their problem . 

[u/Disastrous_Parsnip63 → u/PoolGirl71]

So you're holding Howard to low standards b/c you THINK PWIs have low standards too? Im trying to understand. Isn't Howard all about black excellence and being a trailblazer??

[u/Ok-Beyond9831 → u/Disastrous_Parsnip63]

Howard University has to pay it's bills and faculty  also. Howard is NOT a welfare state. Alumni dont give. The complainers did not read their emails rules are rules. Don't  know why black people  bash themselves but afraid to bash white institutions. Interesting. 

[u/Disastrous_Parsnip63 → u/Ok-Beyond9831]

Why would alumni give when the university has proven to be a bad steward with what they got? Basic things Howard failed at such as dorm and campus maintenance and beautification and they have the funds for them both. Howard is an expensive school for a reason! All that money didn't go to bills and faculty and you know it

[u/Ok-Beyond9831 → u/Disastrous_Parsnip63]

The money was designated for medical education expansion  ,construction, and student support services. Also why do you think alumni should not give. Alumni are part of the problem. Alumni participation affects many things . Black people need to learn about financial literacy. Also the use of Howard funds is public record. Stop blah blah blah and become involved and maje a change. I give monthly and designate my funds. Also get a statement for my tax purposes 

[u/Ok-Beyond9831 → u/PoolGirl71]

Agree with you. I give to Howard monthly. Everyone should. Will say PWzI alumni give and this is why they receive more funding. Alumni giving affects outside giving. Bla k people need to stop bashing what has served them well.

[u/Ok-Beyond9831]

The donation was to be used to exspa d medical training ,upgrade facilities  and support student academic services.  They are building new buildings and have renovated older dorms. Also Howard has alwzys admitted excellent students. Secondly alumni should give to the university  I am one who does. In addition alumni who only go to homecoming but don't voice there concerns do not help. Alumni giving affects outside giving . Personally I believe in self preservation. HBCU graduates need to learn that. I will say Spelman and Morehouse have.

[u/ImperiumPopuliPopule]

Accountability and propriety must be demanded, not expected. It will never come if you wait for it.

[u/Disastrous_Parsnip63 → u/ImperiumPopuliPopule]

If good people in charge it dont need to be demanded but good people are not in charge

[u/ImperiumPopuliPopule → u/Disastrous_Parsnip63]

Well then you need to make a fuss about it if you ask me.

[u/sibscartel]

Just an FYI, while 100mm sounds like a lot of money for a University, Howards annual expenditures generally range between $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion. All of Howards financials are available publicly as it is non profit if anyone really wants to get to the information.

[u/Mammoth_Argument6951]

lol

[u/AnonGawdess]

Donations are earmarked they could’ve give to financial aid which is a better investment because their graduation rate is highly impacted by people’s ability to pay.