Scott. Her donation is the largest single gift in the university's history.
=== 2025 shooting ===
On April 27, 2025, a shooter opened fire on campus during a school event. One person was killed and six others were injured, including three students.
=== List of Chief Executive Officers ===
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Peter Weddick Moore, Principal, 1891–1928, President Emeritus, 1928–1934
John Henry Bias, President, 1928–1939
Harold Leonard Trigg, President, 1939–1945
Sidney David Williams, President, 1946–1958, President Emeritus, 1969–1974
Walter Nathaniel Ridley, President, 1958–1968, President Emeritus, 1988–1996
Marion Dennis Thorpe, President, 1968–1972, Chancellor, 1972–1983
Jimmy Raymond Jenkins, Chancellor, 1983–1995, Chancellor Emeritus, 1995–present
Mickey Lynn Burnim, Chancellor, 1995–2006
Willie J. Gilchrist, Chancellor, 2006–2013
Charles L. Becton, Interim Chancellor, 2013–2014
Stacey Franklin Jones, Chancellor, 2014-2015
Thomas Conway, Interim Chancellor, January 1, 2016 - 2018
Karrie Gibson Dixon, Chancellor, …
