Arkansas Times

Philander Smith scores largest donation in school’s history

A huge thank you to MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, for her $19 million gift to the HBCU.
Arkansas Money & Politics

Philander Smith University Receives $19M Gift

Little Rock's Philander Smith University has received a $19 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, ...

Philander Smith University receives largest contribution in school’s 147-year history

Philander Smith University has received a $19 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking the ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

ARKANSAS A–Z: Noted scholars, social activists taught at Philander Smith

Georg and Wilma Iggers were scholars and social activists whose long careers included teaching at Philander Smith College in Little Rock in the 1950s. The couple left Little Rock in 1957 and taught at ...

Philander Smith University in Little Rock receives historic $19M gift

The transformative $19 million investment marks the largest single donation in Philander Smith University's 147-year history.