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Billionaires like Ken Griffin are doling out tons of money to prove that a college degree still matters

Despite questions swirling around colleges and universities, Griffin’s $3 billion donation to Carnegie Mellon University is one of many from billionaires to colleges this year

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# Investing Summary Ken Griffin's $3 billion donation to Carnegie Mellon University reflects billionaire confidence in higher education's long-term value despite recent skepticism about college ROI and enrollment trends. This commitment signals potential tailwinds for education-sector stocks and endowment-heavy institutions, though it remains unclear whether such philanthropic inflows can offset broader demographic and economic headwinds facing the sector.

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