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Ken Griffin gives Carnegie Mellon $3 billion, largest individual gift in higher education history

As of October 2026: Joining Carnegie Mellon's Board of Trustees

Ken Griffin, founder of hedge fund Citadel, pledged $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University on September 30, the largest individual gift in higher education history. It surpasses the $2 billion Nike co-founder Phil Knight gave to Oregon Health & Science University in August 2025.

Updated Oct 3

Notable Quotes

"This may be the most impactful investment I will make in my lifetime — both for Miami and for our nation." — Ken Griffin, via Miami Herald

from Ken Griffin gives Carnegie Mellon $3 billion, largest individual gift in higher education history · Updated Oct 3

"I believe in Carnegie Mellon because they have done such an extraordinary job in so many fields." — Ken Griffin, via CMU news

from Ken Griffin gives Carnegie Mellon $3 billion, largest individual gift in higher education history · Updated Oct 3