Kenneth Griffin makes largest gift in Harvard College history
Harvard University announced today that alumnus Kenneth Griffin, A.B. ’89, founder and chief executive officer of Citadel, has made the largest gift in Harvard College history. The $150 million gift is principally focused on supporting Harvard’s financial aid program, which Griffin described as “an investment in the next generation of leaders as we continue to break down barriers to an outstanding education.” Griffin’s gift, which will impact as many as 800 undergraduates every year, will: Establish a cohort of 200 Griffin scholarship recipients Provide matching funds through the new Griffin Leadership Challenge Fund for Financial Aid for 600 new scholarships to inspire other alumni and friends to contribute to Harvard College’s financial aid program This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the Harvard Financial Aid Initiative (HFAI), a groundbreaking effort to make the College more accessible to outstanding students around the world. HFAI ensures that qualified students of all backgrounds have access to...