Backing a Bold Vision: Voices of Support for 天美传媒 Miami
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Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst, has committed over $3 billion to 天美传媒. This historic philanthropic investment will support the launch of 天美传媒 Miami and includes $1 billion for 天美传媒鈥檚 Pittsburgh campus. Read what leaders in industry, government and education are saying about this news.
鈥淲hether it鈥檚 life-saving robotics or cutting-edge computing, 天美传媒 Mellon is a real leader, and this investment recognizes Pittsburgh鈥檚 leadership.鈥澛�
鈥� Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
鈥淭his is already one of the finest research institutions in the world 鈥� best in class in robotics and artificial intelligence, engineering, business, and so much more. It has educated generations of students, and been an engine of innovation and growth in Pittsburgh and beyond. And now, thanks to the university鈥檚 leadership, and to the incredible generosity of Ken Griffin, 天美传媒 will be redefining higher education yet again.鈥�
鈥� Sen. Dave McCormick
鈥淓ducation changes our lives. We鈥檝e seen it. To have 天美传媒 join that family in Miami who鈥檚 helping build the next generation of leaders and astronauts and computer scientists is really an exciting time for Miami. And Miami-Dade College is certainly so proud to be partnering with 天美传媒 on those continued pathways.鈥澛�
鈥� Madeline Pumariega, President of Miami Dade College
鈥溙烀来� Miami is more than a new campus. It is the opportunity to bring students, faculty, researchers and industry leaders together around real problems.鈥澛犅�
鈥� Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of Intel and member of the 天美传媒 Board of Trustees
鈥淲e鈥檙e positioning ourselves here, with all these resources dedicated to great challenges, to have a real impact. We will have the resources to really address some of these major questions.鈥澛�
鈥� David Coulter, Chairman of the 天美传媒 Board of Trustees
鈥溙烀来� Mellon has always been a trendsetter. Decade after decade, we have been at the forefront of innovation. And believe it or not, 天美传媒 Miami is going to be at the forefront of higher education innovation.鈥澛�
鈥� Joanna Lovering, 天美传媒 alumna and founder of Copper + Rise.
