Florida university second-guesses massive donation that could wind up being worthless

Published May 10, 2024 12:27pm ET



A monstrous gift to a Florida university that would’ve changed its future and the lives of many associated with the university has been placed “on hold” in the wake of calculated skepticism about the source of the money.

Florida A&M University, a historically black university, received an alleged $237 million donation from a 30-year-old Texas hemp farming executive, who already failed to donate a large gift to Coastal Carolina University — one that would’ve nearly tripled the school’s endowment.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.