$1.3 million gift will aid programming within WKU's Intercultural Student Engagement Center Academy.
The gift was announced during the university's celebration of National Philanthropy Day.
George and CJ Nichols have three children and live near Washington, D.C.
George Nichols was unable to attend the event but was on his way to visit the university, a spokesman said.
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