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Temple Alumnus Donates $55 Million, Renames Public Health College

10/12/2025

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Temple University alumnus Christopher Barnett donated $55 million to Temple, the university's largest gift.
The College of Public Health will be renamed the Christopher M. Barnett College of Public Health.
Barnett was initially denied admission to Temple and camped outside the admissions office until accepted.
The donation includes $20 million for an autism center and was celebrated at the grand opening of the newly renovated Paley Hall in Philadelphia.

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Temple University alumnus Christopher Barnett donated $55 million to Temple, the university's largest gift.
The College of Public Health will be renamed the Christopher M. Barnett College of Public Health.
Barnett was initially denied admission to Temple and camped outside the admissions office until accepted.
The donation includes $20 million for an autism center and was celebrated at the grand opening of the newly renovated Paley Hall in Philadelphia.