Founder of ABA Centers, Christopher Barnett, recently bestowed Temple University with a record-setting $55 million donation, marking the largest single gift in the university’s history.

Mr. Barnett’s journey with Temple began in an unexpected way, saying that Temple “took a chance” on him and helped shape his professional and personal path.

The transformative gift will support the College of Public Health, which will now be named the Christopher M. Barnett College of Public Health. Funding will advance scholarships, academic programs, and student support services, with $20 million dedicated to supporting the ABA Centers Autism Lab, which will drive innovation in research, education, and care delivery.

Read more about this incredible gift on The Philadelphia Inquirer: https://www.inquirer.com/education/temple-record-gift-christopher-barnett-john-fry-20251010.html