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Paulson Shifts Giving to Israel With $250 Million for University

Billionaire philanthropist and investor John Paulson has made a record-breaking donation of $250 million to Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The massive financial contribution stands as the largest gift in the institution's history. In recognition of the historic donation, the university will rename its Mount Scopus campus after Paulson. The funds are designated to support a new Faculty of Engineering, expand medical research including medical artificial intelligence, bolster trauma treatment, and back a new think tank.

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  • ✓ Billionaire philanthropist John Paulson donated $250 million to Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
  • ✓ The gift is the largest in the history of Hebrew University.
  • ✓ Hebrew University will rename its Mount Scopus campus for John Paulson.
  • ✓ The funds will support a new Faculty of Engineering, medical research, trauma treatment, and a new think tank.
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John Paulson announced a record $250 million donation to Hebrew University, resulting in the renaming of its Mount Scopus campus.

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  1. John Paulson Donates $250 Million to Hebrew University

    Billionaire philanthropist and investor John Paulson has made a record-breaking donation of $250 million to Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The massive financial contribution stands as the largest gift in the institution's history. In recognition of the historic donation, the university will rename its Mount Scopus campus after Paulson. The funds are designated to support a new Faculty of Engineering, expand medical research including medical artificial intelligence, bolster trauma treatment, and back a new think tank.

    Why it matters

    The donation marks a major shift in giving toward Israel by the prominent American hedge fund manager and Trump-tied businessman. Paulson stated regarding the contribution that a dollar invested at Hebrew University goes ten times further than at Harvard. The injection of capital aims to advance key academic and clinical sectors within the university.

    What is confirmed

    • Billionaire philanthropist John Paulson donated $250 million to Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
    • The gift is the largest in the history of Hebrew University.
    • Hebrew University will rename its Mount Scopus campus for John Paulson.
    • The funds will support a new Faculty of Engineering, medical research, trauma treatment, and a new think tank.
    • John Paulson stated: A dollar invested at Hebrew University goes ten times further than at Harvard.

    Still unconfirmed

    • One source reported the donation amount as $296 million instead of $250 million.

    What to watch next

    • Official campus renaming ceremony details and timeline.
    • Further announcements regarding the establishment of the new think tank and engineering faculty.
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. radiotapes.com — WCCO Radio Airchecks Dating Back to 1924: Key Moments - RadioTapes.com
    2. Bloomberg.com — Paulson Shifts Giving to Israel With $250 Million for University
    3. The Jerusalem Post — Hebrew University receives record $250 million donation from philanthropist John Paulson
    4. CTech — Billionaire John Paulson donates $250 million to Hebrew University in record gift
    5. The Times of Israel — Hebrew U to rename Mt. Scopus campus for John Paulson after record $250M donation
    6. Ynetnews — John Paulson donates record $296 million to Hebrew University, largest gift in its history
    7. elderofziyon.blogspot.com — 10/17 Links: The problem with Israel’s hasbara is what it refuses to say; Shai Davidai exposes universities’ deep-rooted antis....
    8. Slipped Disc — NY hedgie gives $250 million to Jerusalem
    9. CTech — John Paulson: “A dollar invested at Hebrew University goes ten times further than at Harvard”
    10. Haaretz — Trump-tied businessman donates record $250M to Jerusalem's Hebrew University
    11. ejewishphilanthropy.com — John Paulson makes record $250M gift to Hebrew University in ...
    12. www.cfhu.org — Historic $250 Million Gift from John Paulson to Hebrew ...
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