Talladega College, an Alabama HBCU with a small endowment, sold several Hale Woodruff murals to major museums and foundations to shore up its finances while preserving public access to the works. The deals reunite the murals on campus periodically and are structured to keep a museum‑grade circulation while generating significant revenue for the college. At the same time, MacKenzie Scott’s recent multihundred‑million‑dollar giving to historically Black colleges and universities is changing institutional planning: campus leaders report newfound flexibility to invest in student success, facilities, and program expansion. Talladega trustees said the mural transactions aim to stabilize operations and elevate the college’s profile; HBCU leaders are balancing short‑term liquidity with long‑term stewardship of cultural assets. Clarification: Many HBCUs have small endowments, making large philanthropy and creative asset strategies central to financial planning.