Longtime University of South Carolina philanthropist Darla Moore, who was recently removed from the institution’s board of trustees by the state’s governor, pledged to donate $5 million toward a new aerospace center at the college, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported.
Gov. Nikki Haley removed Moore from the college’s board earlier this year, saying that the group needed a new perspective. While announcing her gift, Moore challenged the state to match her funds, saying the new center will help create a more educated workforce in South Carolina.