Carnegie Mellon University plans to construct a new campus in Miami, funded by a $2 billion donation by Ken Griffin, the CEO of Citadel.
The campus will be located on "more than 35 acres in Wynwood," according to a Sept. 30 press release by the university. Griffin donated a further $1 billion "to support" CMU's original Pittsburgh campus.
Construction of the Miami campus is expected to begin in 2027, and the "current plan" would see the first students enrolling in 2028.
Upon completion, the campus would "support more than 3,500 undergraduate, master's and PhD students," as well as "nearly 300 faculty and over 600 staff members."
The release says that CMU Miami will organize "learning and inquiry around societal challenges rather than academic majors
alone," according to the university, with focuses on "health and biological discovery," "national security and strategic capabilities" and "energy and climate resilience."
Where will Carnegie Mellon's Miami campus be located?
The university said its Miami campus will be built at 318 NW 23rd St. in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood, according to Refresh Miami.
Where is Carnegie Mellon's main campus?
Carnegie Mellon University's main campus is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Who is Ken Griffin?
Ken Griffin is the founder and CEO of Citadel, a hedge fund that is headquartered in Miami's Brickell neighborhood.
Sarah Perkel is a South Florida Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network's Florida Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY.
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