A $55 million philanthropic commitment has been terminated by Temple University. The commitment was made by alumnus and former trustee Christopher Barnett.

This decision was made amid a federal investigation involving Christopher Barnett. Further details about the investigation and the circumstances surrounding the termination are available from the source.

The terminated commitment is a record amount, indicating its significance to the university. The source provides more information about this development and the factors that led to the termination of the $55 million gift.