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In 1900, the industrialist Andrew Carnegie seeded what ultimately became the university with $1 million.
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In 1900, industrialist Andrew Carnegie provided $1 million to establish what eventually became Carnegie Mellon University.
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{
    "date": "1900"
}
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Historical Event Philanthropy University Founding
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September 30, 2026 at 1:06 PM (1 week ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 1:06 PM (1 week ago)

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Donor Gives $3 Billion to Carnegie Mellon, the Largest University Gift Ever
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/30/us/3-billion-donation-carnegie-mellon-largest-university-gift.html

Hedge fund executive Kenneth C. Griffin has pledged $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, the largest single donation in American higher education history. Much of the gift will fund a new campus in Miami, with the remainder going to the Pittsburgh campus.

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