Duty-free billionaire Chuck Feeney gave Cornell $350 million in 2011 to help create a New York tech campus; six years later, its first permanent phase opened across 12 acres of Roosevelt Island
- In 2011, billionaire Chuck Feeney donated $350 million through his philanthropic organisation, The Atlantic Philanthropies, to help Cornell University establish a technology and applied sciences campus in New York City.
- Six years later, the first phase of Cornell Tech opened on 12 acres of Roosevelt Island, bringing together researchers, students and technology companies in a project intended to strengthen the city’s position as a hub for innovation.
- According to the Cornell Chronicle, the landmark gift was a decisive factor in Cornell winning New York City’s competition to build the new campu
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- In 2011, billionaire Chuck Feeney donated $350 million through his philanthropic organisation, The Atlantic Philanthropies, to help Cornell University establish a technology and applied sciences campus in New York City.
- Six years later, the first phase of Cornell Tech opened on 12 acres of Roosevelt Island, bringing together researchers, students and technology companies in a project intended to strengthen the city’s position as a hub for innovation.
- According to the Cornell Chronicle, the landmark gift was a decisive factor in Cornell winning New York City’s competition to build the new campu
Sources: Times of India