N.J. College Expects $100M Gift To Study Climate Change - Education News Story - WCAU | Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the gift to be announced Tuesday is from 77-year-old Princeton alumnus Gerhard Andlinger. He is chairman of the Andlinger & Co. investment firm in Tarrytown, N.Y.
His son, Merrick, president of the firm, told the Inquirer his father feels a need for work on technological solutions to climate issues after working with companies in the "energy and carbon sectors."
Princeton President Shirley Tilghman told the Inquirer the gift will be the start of $400 million in spending by the university on energy and climate issues.
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