The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Software Leader Promises New Gift After Canceling Harvard Pledge

By Maria Di Mento

After reneging on his $115-million pledge to Harvard University, Lawrence J. Ellison, chief executive of the Oracle software company, is planning to make another large charitable commitment soon.

Although Mr. Ellison usually supports medical research, the technology entrepreneur has not said whether the new pledge will support that...

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