Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang donates $75M to preserve California art college legacy
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and his wife Lori have pledged $75 million to Vanderbilt University to establish a new college of art, architecture, and design in San Francisco. The gift aims to preserve the legacy of the California College of the Arts, which is scheduled to close in 2027.
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This donation represents a significant philanthropic investment in interdisciplinary education, bridging the gap between technology and the arts.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and his wife, Lori Huang, have pledged a $75 million matching gift to Vanderbilt University to establish a new college of art, architecture and design in San Francisco while preserving the legacy of the California College of the Arts (CCA). The donation, announced through the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang Foundation, is the largest university gift the couple has made to date. It comes as Vanderbilt prepares to take over CCA's campus after the renowned art school announced it would close following the 2026–27 academic year.
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