Bloomberg Becomes Top University Donor

Philanthropy Mayor

With $350 million gift to Johns Hopkins.

Published Jan. 26 2013 7:42PM EST

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His first donation to his alma mater was just $5 the year after he graduated. But on Sunday, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will become the most generous university donor to ever in the U.S.

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Bloomberg Becomes Top University Donor

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Bloomberg Becomes Top University Donor

With $350 million gift to Johns Hopkins.

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