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Ken Griffin gives $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University

Original: Carnegie Mellon University Announces Historic $3B Gift from Ken Griffin

Carnegie Mellon University has announced a $3 billion gift from hedge fund manager Ken Griffin, described by the university as the largest in its history and as pioneering a new model for philanthropic giving. The announcement is drawing attention for its scale and for what it could mean for how elite universities fund research and education.

Why now: The sheer size of the gift makes it one of the largest donations ever made to a university, sparking discussion about mega-gifts in higher education.

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