Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott boosted support for historically Black colleges and universities in 2025, contributing more than $700 million to HBCUs this year and more than $1.2 billion since 2020, Education Week and other reporting show. Those unrestricted gifts aim to stabilize institutional budgets and expand capacity; HBCU CONNECT’s workforce analysis maps where alumni are being placed, highlighting sectors and regions that are absorbing HBCU graduates. For campus leaders, the twin developments underscore a moment to align donor capital with career‑services, employer partnerships, and measurable graduate outcomes.