Michael Jordan donates $10 million to UNC School of Social Work
Michael Jordan has made a historic $10 million donation to the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Social Work in honor of his mother, Deloris P. Jordan. The gift is intended to expand social work innovation and support students and faculty at the institution. The largest single contribution in the school's history will rename two key centers after Deloris: the Global Social Development Innovations Center and the Jordan Institute for Families. Additionally, it provides financial scholarships for Master of Social Work (MSW) students through a new program called the Jordan Family Scholars initiative. UNC Chancellor Lee H. Roberts praised Michael Jordan’s contribution as an investment in Carolina and its communities. Deloris P. Jordan expressed pride that her legacy will continue to support future social workers, while Dean Ramona Denby-Brinson highlighted the gift's immediate and lasting impact on education and community engagement.
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