T. Boone Pickens Donates $100-Million to Oklahoma State U.

As oil prices rise to historic heights, the billionaire oilman T. Boone Pickens is sharing some of the wealth with Oklahoma State University, his alma mater. Mr. Pickens donated $100-million for endowed chairs and professorships at the institution.

Full-text article by Kathryn Masterson is available via the Chronicle of Higher Education, 5.21.08. [Subscription required.]