Gift of Innovation

The University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education has established a scholarship for its master's program in education entrepreneurship, funded by a $3 million gift. The scholarship will support students pursuing careers at the intersection of education and business innovation. The announcement highlights growing investment in programs that train entrepreneurs to launch and scale education ventures.

Carnegie Mellon University announced a landmark gift from billionaire investor Ken Griffin, described by the institution as one that will shape the future of higher education. The announcement highlights Griffin's ongoing philanthropy toward universities, funding intended to expand access and drive academic innovation. Details of the amount and specific programs were not included in the announcement.

Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University has established an Institute for Legal Technology & Innovation, funded by a $1 million gift from alumnus Samuel Ramos, class of 1991. The new institute is set to focus on the intersection of law and emerging technology, reflecting growing demand among law schools to prepare students for AI-driven changes in the legal profession.

Dupaco has opened the application period for its Gift of Innovation program, inviting nonprofits to apply. The Iowa-based credit union uses the initiative to support community organizations, and the opening of applications is being reported in regional business coverage.