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Elon Musk plans to open a university in Austin, Texas with a $100 million contribution from his charity, The Foundation.
The university will offer STEM-focused instruction and seek accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. [ more ]
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Elon Musk plans to open a new university in Austin
Elon Musk plans to start a university in Austin, Texas with a $100 million gift from his charity.
The university will focus on teaching science, technology, engineering, and math, and aims to seek accreditation and eventually scale up enrollment. [ more ]