Historic $1 billion donation secures free tuition at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Ruth Gottesman's monumental $1 billion contribution to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine marks a groundbreaking moment, ensuring free tuition for both present and future students. David Begnaud delves into the significance of this generous gift and talks to a student directly impacted by this life-changing donation.

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[PalomaNegra]

As a student, I understand their relief. This is amazing! I'm so so so happy for these students.

[Metonymy]

Just imagine if all billionaires could be as amazing as this woman. This world would be a happier place

[ojocritico]

This is the king of human being that we need in this world. God bless her for ever!

[DidikaHmar]

"With this money do what you think is right" and what a powerful thing she did. Changing lives. ♥️♥️♥️

[timdivine]

Im not a student & it brought tears to my eyes, God is good!

[willvandeusen]

Need more uplifting news like this. These are the dreams our country is built on

[carlosjauregui]

This is news worth sharing, not the negative narrative that is spread everywhere.

[PrettyKittyCuddles]

What an amazing woman! Ms Ruth Gottesman is truly a wonderful person... what an impressive good deed she has done! ❤

[ida_sriyaka]

Bravo! You did a wonderful thing Mrs Gottesman ❤

[gnnascarfan]

That is a noble and kind act by this woman. I'm sure she knows her days are numbered and she doesn't need all that money.

[minn-ez]

How refreshing to listen to a positive reality story. God Bless Mrs.Gottesmam and I am very happy for all the students. What a great weight of their family’s shoulders. 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏

[furqananwar]

This is one of the clips I have ever watched man😢. I wish all the people were such kind hearted and philanthropic in this world full of hate and despair. Thank you to Mrs Ruth gottesman and this was really inspiring.

[jackketch]

what a Great woman!! God Bless You Ruth

[faridnajam]

Ms. Gottesman's gesture is priceless. No dictionary carries enough and suitable words to praise the height of this lady. What a beautiful sole She's. ❤

After food, shelter and health facilities its only Education which is needed to nurture a healthy, vibrant and prosperous society. Ms. Ruth has done her part wonderfully and at the same time she tabled a big big question for the Government who chopping away massive amount of hard earned tax payers money but, in return, giving out less than a peanut to the nation. What a pity. 😓

[Life-Dreaming]

A true Blessing to others. And hopefully these future doctors will pay that blessing forward & be a true Blessing to others in their practices.

💙🇺🇸💚👍😇

[Itiswellwithmysoul]

She knows that it does not profit a person if one gains the whole world but will loses one’s soul! Wise woman, generous woman, blessed woman and kind woman too!
Rich people all over the world - hope they will also follow suit and help in such generous actions that’ll stir a mass movement of giving / paying it forward

[junehorsburgh]

Incredible what an amazing opportunity this lady has given everyone. ❤

[VimalRajD-cd]

Much Respect for the lady who donated.

[gurjeetsh]

WOW . People like her make their name in History and Hearts. Other must learn.

[monaamir]

‏In my country, Iran, 45 years ago, all university students could go to university without paying tuition fees, and they even received a scholarship every month.
‏High-ranking students went to foreign universities with government grants. they did not need donation to cover their expenses
and returned to Iran after completing their studies and were given important jobs.
‏But now even elementary school students have to pay a lot of money to study 45 years ago, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi was the king of Iran