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- 1New York Law Backs Solar Projects for Schools▼Harckham, Griffin Bill to Support Solar Energy Projects for Schools Signed into Law
New York Governor has signed into law a bill sponsored by State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Griffin to support solar energy projects at schools. The measure makes it easier for school districts to finance and install solar, lowering energy costs and cutting emissions. It advances New York's broader climate and clean energy goals, and is being welcomed by education and environmental advocates statewide.
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Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has donated $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, funding a new campus in Miami. It ranks among the largest gifts ever made to a university and signals Griffin's growing philanthropic footprint in Florida. Coverage highlights the scale of the donation and what the new Miami campus could mean for higher education in the region.
- 3Twins reliever Griffin Jax expects to be ready for postseason after liner scare▼Jax expects to be ready for postseason after taking 104 mph liner off back
Minnesota Twins reliever Griffin Jax was struck in the back by a 104 mph line drive but says he expects to be ready for the postseason. The incident raised immediate concern among fans, though Jax's own assessment suggests he avoided serious injury heading into October baseball.
- 4Ken Griffin gives $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University▼Carnegie Mellon University Announces Historic $3B Gift from Ken Griffin
Billionaire investor Ken Griffin has donated $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, described by the university as a historic gift and a new model for philanthropic funding in higher education. The announcement, made in September 2026, is one of the largest single donations ever made to a US university, drawing wide attention online where commenters are debating its scale and implications for college funding.
- 5Ken Griffin Makes Landmark Gift to Carnegie Mellon▼Griffin’s Landmark Gift Will Shape the Future of Higher Education
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.
- 6Ken Griffin makes largest donation ever to a US university●Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin just made the single biggest donation ever to a U.S. university https://www.fastcompany.com/9
Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin has made the single largest donation ever given to a United States university, according to a report by Fast Company. The gift sets a new record for higher-education philanthropy in the country, adding to Griffin's history of large-scale giving to academic institutions and drawing attention to the growing role of billionaire donors in university funding.
- 7Ken Griffin Makes Largest Donation in US Higher Education History▼Exclusive | Ken Griffin Is Making the Largest Donation to Higher Education in U.S. History
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is making the largest donation to higher education in United States history, according to an exclusive report. The unprecedented gift, if confirmed at its reported scale, would surpass all previous charitable contributions to American universities. The story is drawing widespread attention given Griffin's existing record of major gifts to institutions including Harvard, and debate over the growing influence of billionaire donors on higher education.
- 8Ken Griffin gives $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon●Who is Ken Griffin, the hedge fund manager who gifted $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon?
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel, has donated $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, one of the largest gifts ever made to an American university. Reports profile Griffin and his history of large-scale philanthropic donations to education and cultural institutions, and the size of the gift is drawing widespread attention.
- 9Ken Griffin Makes Largest Donation to Higher Education in US History▼Ken Griffin Is Making the Largest Donation to Higher Education in U.S. History
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is making the largest donation to higher education in United States history, according to the Wall Street Journal. The scale of the gift, unprecedented in American philanthropy, is drawing wide attention to Griffin's giving and to the growing influence of billionaire donors on universities and research institutions.
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Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has pledged a $3 billion gift to Carnegie Mellon University, one of the largest donations ever made to an American university. The announcement is drawing wide attention to the scale of philanthropy among top financiers and to how the funds will support the Pittsburgh institution's research and education programs.
- 11Ken Griffin donates record $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon for Miami campus●Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin gives record $3B to Carnegie Mellon to build Miami campus
Ken Griffin, CEO of hedge fund Citadel, is donating a record $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University to fund the construction of a new campus in Miami. The gift, reportedly the largest of its kind, would expand the university's presence in Florida, where Griffin has already relocated his firm. It marks one of the biggest donations ever made to a US university.
- 12Ken Griffin gives $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University▼Carnegie Mellon University Announces Historic $3 Billion Gift from Ken Griffin, Pioneering a New Model for Higher Education
Carnegie Mellon University has announced a $3 billion gift from hedge fund manager Ken Griffin, described as one of the largest donations in higher education history. The university says the funding will pioneer a new model for how institutions are financed and operated, and the scale of the gift is drawing broad attention across the education and philanthropy worlds.
- 13Ken Griffin gives $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon in Florida push●Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin donates $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon as part of his bet on Florida
Ken Griffin, the hedge fund CEO of Citadel, has donated $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, a gift tied to his broader investment in Florida. The donation is one of the largest ever made to a US university and is linked to Griffin's push to expand the school's presence in the state, part of his wider bet on Florida's future.
- 14Ken Griffin pledges $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University●Ken Griffin pledges $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University in 'historic' gift
Billionaire hedge fund founder Ken Griffin has pledged $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, described as a historic gift. The donation ranks among the largest ever made to a US university and is expected to significantly boost the institution's funding for research, scholarships and academic programs. The announcement has drawn wide attention given its unprecedented scale in higher education philanthropy.
- 15Ken Griffin donates $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University●Carnegie Mellon University gets $3 billion from hedge fund manager Ken Griffin
Hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has given $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, one of the largest donations ever made to a US university. The gift, reported by CBS News, is expected to significantly boost the institution's endowment and drew wide attention given its extraordinary size and the donor's prominence in finance.
- 16Carnegie Mellon to open Miami campus after Ken Griffin gift●Carnegie Mellon to open Miami campus after multibillion-dollar gift from hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin
Carnegie Mellon University will open a new campus in Miami, funded by a multibillion-dollar gift from Ken Griffin, CEO of hedge fund Citadel. The donation is among the largest ever given to a university and will expand the Pittsburgh-based institution's presence into Florida, extending its programs in technology, business and related fields to a new region.
- 17Ken Griffin-backed super PAC spends $5 million on Florida Republican●Super PAC backed by hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin spends $5 million to aid Florida Republican
A super PAC backed by hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin has spent $5 million to support a Florida Republican, according to Reuters. The outlay highlights Griffin's continued role as one of the biggest Republican donors, funneling money into state-level races where his backing can shape primary contests and shift campaign dynamics.
- 18Ken Griffin Pledges Record $3 Billion To Carnegie Mellon●Billionaire Ken Griffin Pledges $3 Billion To Carnegie Mellon—The Biggest Ever University Donation
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has pledged $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, in what would be the largest donation ever made to a university. The gift from the Citadel founder dwarfs previous records for higher education philanthropy and is expected to draw attention to growing concentration of billionaire giving in elite American institutions.
- 19Ken Griffin donating $3 billion to bring a university to Miami●EXCLUSIVE: Why Ken Griffin Is Donating $3B To Bring This University to Miami
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion to bring a university to Miami, according to an exclusive report. The gift is described as one of the largest ever made to higher education, and is expected to establish a major academic presence in the city. Details about which university will relocate or open a campus there have not yet been fully laid out.
- 20Ken Griffin pledges $2 billion for Miami school campus●Billionaire Ken Griffin’s latest Miami push: $2 billion for a top-tier school to open a South Florida campus
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is donating $2 billion to bring a top-tier school to South Florida, according to Business Insider. The gift is the latest in a series of investments Griffin has made in Miami, where he relocated his firm Citadel. The donation is expected to fund a new campus and expand educational options in the region.
- 21Ken Griffin gives record $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon●Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin gives record $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin has donated $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, the largest gift in the institution's history and one of the biggest ever made to an American university. The donation from the Citadel founder is drawing attention for its unprecedented scale and its potential to expand research and financial aid at the Pittsburgh-based school.