Joe and Sue Paterno donated about $100,000 to Penn State University in December, just weeks after the 85-year-old legendary coach was fired following allegations that his longtime defensive coordinator, Jerry Sandusky, was sexually molesting boys.

The gifts were split between the Paterno Library and

each receiving $50,000, according to Jack Selzer, director of the fellows program.

It was also confirmed by other sources.

Over his 46 years as head coach, Paterno and his wife gave several significant gifts to Penn State, most notably to the library during campaigns to raise millions. The library extension, completed in the 1990s, was the result of Paterno's call for academics to be a No. 1 priority for Penn State.

The Paternos also gave a substantial initial contribution when the Paterno Fellows program started in 2008.

About a week after

unfolded, Paterno's family announced he had been diagnosed with lung cancer and was undergoing treatment. Since then, they've said he's handling the treatment very well.