The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) has received the largest donation in its 170-year history — $2.3 million.  According  to a statement released by the  HBCU , the anonymous donation will enable Black, Brown, and economically disadvantaged students to pursue academic degrees.  UDC Receives $2.3 Million Donation—Its Largest Private Gift In History https://t.co/5FbICihL9P #udc1851 #udcfirebirds @HBCUPrideNation @HBCUDigest — University of DC (@udc_edu) December 17, 2021 The $2 million donation will fund two new scholarship programs, the Deans' Community Leader Scholarships and the Deans' Scholarships by Degrees and Programs. The Deans' Community Leader Scholarship will provide $300,000 over three years for living allowances for students committed to solving community problems. Both scholarships will be included in the Deans' Developing America's Workforce Nucleus (DAWN) scholarships. DAWN is an initiative at the university focused on identifying and developing...