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Columbia Alumnus Donates $260 Million to Israeli University

The anonymous World War II veteran chose Bar-Ilan University over his alma mater amid recent campus protests.

  • The donation is one of the largest ever to an academic institution.
  • Bar-Ilan University will use the funds to advance 'deep tech' sciences.
  • The donor was motivated by Bar-Ilan's focus on science and technology.
  • Speculation suggests dissatisfaction with Columbia University's handling of recent protests.
  • The donor's identity remains a mystery, adding intrigue to the story.
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