https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ken-griffin-is-making-the-largest-donation-to-higher-education-in-u-s-historyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ken-griffin-is-making-the-largest-donation-to-higher-education-in-u-s-historyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ken-griffin-is-making-the-largest-donation-to-higher-education-in-u-s-history#u99927Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:00:13 +0000Citadel CEO Ken Griffin has pledged $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, the largest individual donation to higher education in U.S. history. The gift allocates $2 billion to establish a new campus in Miami, scheduled to open in 2028, and $1 billion to enhance the university's existing Pittsburgh operations. The Miami campus will focus on advanced manufacturing, energy, and technology, while the Pittsburgh funding will specifically bolster the school's computer science program. This investment represents a significant expansion of the university's footprint into Florida.Why