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Cornell Names Engineering College After Duffield's Record $371.5M Gift

1/23/2026

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Cornell University named its College of Engineering after David A. Duffield, a software entrepreneur, following his $371.5 million donation, the largest in the university's history.
The donation raises Duffield's total support to $550 million.
The Duffield Legacy Fund will receive $250 million for ongoing support.
The donation allocates $50 million for educational excellence.
The remaining funds will enhance infrastructure and research capabilities in areas like quantum engineering and artificial intelligence.

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Cornell University named its College of Engineering after David A. Duffield, a software entrepreneur, following his $371.5 million donation, the largest in the university's history.
The donation raises Duffield's total support to $550 million.
The Duffield Legacy Fund will receive $250 million for ongoing support.
The donation allocates $50 million for educational excellence.
The remaining funds will enhance infrastructure and research capabilities in areas like quantum engineering and artificial intelligence.