Headline Roundup • November 19th, 2018

Michael Bloomberg Donates $1.8 Billion to Johns Hopkins

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Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced he is donating $1.8 billion to Johns Hopkins to be used toward financial aid for low- and middle-income students. It is the largest contribution ever given to a university.

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Why I’m Giving $1.8 Billion for College Financial Aid

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Why I’m Giving $1.8 Billion for College Financial Aid

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Let’s eliminate money problems from the admissions equation for qualified students.

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Michael Bloomberg to Give Johns Hopkins Record $1.8 Billion

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Former New York City Mayor and possible 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg is giving $1.8 billion to Johns Hopkins University. The gift is believed to be the largest ever

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Bloomberg wants better financial aid: These colleges offer top packages

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Former New York City Mayor and potential 2020 presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg made headlines over the weekend for making the largest donation ever to a public university.

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