Like nearly all large gifts bestowed by filthy-rich philanthropists, Charlie Munger’s presents to universities come with strings attached. Munger (bio here), Warren Buffett’s buddy, gives money to campuses for student housing but insists on designing the buildings himself. Slavishly foll[...]
Posts Tagged ‘philanthropy’
April 23rd, 2014 - 3:56 am § in Schools & Colleges, The Ave Scene
AAUP: Universal Scholarships?
Last week, over n the AAUP listserv. Robert Wood referred to an NPR article describing a program in Michigan where philanthropists in Kalamazoo fund universal college tuition. Rob asked, “Imagine if we were able to set one of these funds up statewide in Washington? How much would it cost? [...]
April 9th, 2014 - 12:24 am § in The Ave Scene
Jeff Bezos Gives Some Money
Geekwire Reports: Bezos gives big to Fred Hutch Jeff Bezos has an amazing Dad .. watch this video to be convinced that good traits can be passed from parent to child even without DNA! His Dad’s mantra appears to be to do good with whatever you have! Now Bezos Jr. may be emerging as a [&hel[...]