Ken Griffin donates $3B for Carnegie Mellon University to open a new Miami campus

Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin has committed $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, marking the largest donation ever made to an American higher education institution. This funding will strengthen the existing Pittsburgh campus and establish a new major campus in Miami. The gift follows Griffin's decision to end donations to Harvard University, citing its weak handling of antisemitism. This contribution is sixfold the $500 million Griffin previously provided to his alma mater over several years.