Carnegie Mellon University receives $3B gift from donor, the largest in U.S. history

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026

Carnegie Mellon University receives $3B gift from donor, the largest in U.S. history

A $3 billion gift to Carnegie Mellon University is the largest single donation in the history of U.S. higher education, and it’s part of a larger trend.

It's in today's paper. How big is it? Four answers, and your first pick has to be right to spot it.