HomeCommunityMississippi Valley State Receives DonationMississippi Valley State Receives DonationMon, July 25, 2022 by Andranita WilliamsSHARE NOW Mississippi Valley State University has received a generous donation from a former student.A $25,000 gift has been made by Tim Lampkin to the university’s alumni association to assist business students.Lampkin founded Higher Purpose, a non-profit dedicated to building community wealth among black residents. The organization supports business owners from a variety of places.Although Higher Purpose is based in Clarksdale, its reach extends far beyond the city.Using his nonprofit platform, Lampkin has supported economic development projects in the Mississippi Delta, gaining national attention.Visit www.higherpurpose.org for more information.