Daily Market Updates: Ken Griffin pledges $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University

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Ken Griffin pledges $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University

The gift includes $2 billion to establish a new Miami campus, according to CNBC Markets.

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CNBC Markets reports that Citadel CEO Ken Griffin plans to commit $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University.

The pledge is described as a historic gift and includes $2 billion to establish a new Miami campus.

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CNBC MarketsKen Griffin pledges $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University in 'historic' gift

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