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Billionaires Donate to Universities Amid College Criticism

Updated 2026-09-30 19:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Despite questions about higher education, billionaires like Ken Griffin are donating billions of dollars to colleges and universities. Carnegie Mellon University received a $3 billion donation.

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Billionaires like Ken Griffin are doling out tons of money to prove that a college degree still matters

Despite questions swirling around colleges and universities, Griffin’s $3 billion donation to Carnegie Mellon University is one of many from billionaires to colleges this year

2026-09-30 19:21 UTC