Malones give record $42.5 million to CSU

Cable TV magnate John Malone and his wife, Leslie, have committed a record $42.5 million to Colorado State University to develop regenerative stem cell therapies for animals and people.

The donation, the largest cash gift in the university’s history, will launch the CSU Institute for Biologic Translational Therapies to investigate remedies, including ones derived from stem cells, to treat disease and other ailments.

The Malones’ gift will provide $10 million for operations and $32.5 million for construction of an institute building, to feature laboratories, specialized surgical suites, and conference space for veterinarians and physicians. The lead gift requires $32.5 million in matching…