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Guardian: Why a new science university isn't going to stop a decline in research
[The Guardian (blog)] - Mayor Bloomberg has announced the creation of a new graduate school focused on high-tech research, which is being made possible by a $350m gift from Charles Feeney, a billionaire who made his money from duty-free shops. Willetts hopes that "a major
Google News: Willetts seeks 'new type' of university
[Financial Times] - The institution, designed to boost high-tech research in the city, is backed by a $350m gift from Charles Feeney, a Cornell alumnus. Mr Willetts said no public money would be available for the UK project, but the plans would have government support and
Charles Feeney, a Onetime Billionaire, Takes the Giving ...
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· Jennifer S. Altman for The New York Times Charles F. Feeney, a onetime billionaire, has given away virtually all of his money through …
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