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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.

Student demonstrators occupy the "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" on the West Lawn of Columbia University, in New York City, on April 23, 2024.
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Overview

  • 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.