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Ken Griffin gives $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon in Florida push
Original: 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.
Why now: The sheer size of the donation and its connection to Griffin's high-profile move to Florida make it notable news right now.
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- Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin donates $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon as part of his bet on Florida · CNN
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