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    Carnegie Mellon University

    Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In September 2026 it received a $3 billion commitment from Citadel founder Ken Griffin, the largest gift to a US college or university on record, which will fund a new campus in Miami and its School of Computer Science in Pittsburgh.

    Pittsburgh, PAEIN: 25-0969449cmu.edu
    Major gifts tracked
    $3 billion

    Major gifts to Carnegie Mellon University

    DonorAmount
    Ken GriffinRead the story$3 billion

    Key facts

    Total revenue (FY2023)
    $1.88 billionsource
    Total expenses (FY2023)
    $1.64 billionsource
    Total assets (FY2023)
    $6.84 billionsource
    Officer compensation (FY2023)
    $11.5 millionsource
    Planned Miami campus
    35 acres in Wynwood, 3,500+ students, construction from 2027source

    WYDE coverage of Carnegie Mellon University

    WYDE Newsroom has published 2 articles about Carnegie Mellon University, from Sep 30, 2026 to Oct 3, 2026. Carnegie Mellon University is a recipient in 2 stories. The most recent is $1 Million Clipping Fund for Creators Who End Hunger.

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