Carnegie Mellon University to Establish New Campus in Miami’s Wynwood Neighborhood

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 30, 2026 — Carnegie Mellon University has announced its intention to establish a new academic campus in Miami, Florida, with the specific location identified as the Wynwood neighborhood. This expansion follows a significant philanthropic contribution, a $3 billion donation from Ken Griffin.

The university plans to commence construction on the new Miami campus in 2027. Initial projections indicate that the campus will be ready to welcome its first cohort of students by 2028. The site designated for the new facility spans over 35 acres in the Wynwood area.

Further details regarding the specific academic programs, faculty appointments, and operational scope of the Wynwood campus were not immediately available. The exact timeline for various construction phases and the full capacity of the campus are also pending further announcements.

The substantial donation from Ken Griffin is noted as a historic contribution, providing the financial impetus for this significant expansion into South Florida. The university has not yet provided information on the specific allocation of funds beyond the establishment of the new campus. The contractor responsible for the construction has not been named, nor have details regarding any permitting processes or initial inspection outcomes been disclosed.

The selection of Wynwood for the new campus represents a strategic move by Carnegie Mellon University to broaden its geographic presence. The university’s existing campuses are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Silicon Valley, California, with additional global sites.

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