Ken Griffin donating $3B to Carnegie Mellon
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University. This contribution marks the largest individual gift in the history of higher education.
Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, according to an announcement from the institution on Wednesday. The donation is the largest individual gift in higher education history and the largest donation ever made by the hedge fund manager. “Carnegie Mellon University has made profound contributions to America’s preeminence...
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