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    Chang K. Park

    Michigan Tech alumnus whose $55 million gift funds the university's new student wellness center

    Alumnus and donor, Michigan Technological University

    Giving tracked
    $55 million
    Gifts
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    Background

    Chang K. Park is a Michigan Technological University alumnus and philanthropist who gave the university $55 million to fully fund a new student wellness center, the largest individual gift in its history.

    About Michigan Technological University

    Michigan Technological University: Michigan Technological University is a public research university in Houghton, Michigan, whose Board of Trustees approved construction of a new $55 million student wellness center funded by alumnus Chang K. Park.

    Donations by Chang K. Park

    RecipientAmount
    Michigan Technological UniversityRead the story$55 million

    Key facts

    Degree
    Dual degrees in electrical engineering from Michigan Tech, 1973source
    Gift
    $55 million to fund the Chang K. Park Center for Student Wellness, the largest individual gift in university historysource
    Role at university
    Delivered the 2024 Commencement address and served on the capital campaign committeesource

    WYDE coverage of Chang K. Park

    WYDE Newsroom has published 2 articles about Chang K. Park, from Oct 2, 2026 to Oct 3, 2026. Chang K. Park is a donor in 2 stories. The most recent is $1 Million Clipping Fund for Creators Who End Hunger.

    Reported alongside Chang K. Park

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