Founding Panthers owner Jerry Richardson gifts $150M to Wofford College, largest in schoolâs history
Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson watches before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
By WBTV Web Staff | February 24, 2021 at 7:35 PM EST - Updated February 24 at 7:36 PM
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WBTV) - Founding Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson has gifted $150 million to his alma mater Wofford College, the largest gift in the schoolâs history.
The gift is designated for the endowment with a focus on need-based scholarships and experiences for Wofford students, the school announced Wednesday.