September 23, 2008
The MacArthur Foundation today named 25 new MacArthur Fellows for 2008. This past week, the recipients learned in a single phone call from the Foundation that they will each receive $500,000 in “no strings attached” support over the next five years. The new Fellows work across a broad spectrum of endeavors and were selected for their creativity, originality, and potential to make important contributions in the future. Read more 
MacArthur Fellows, Press Releases
October 10, 2008
The first global initiative to provide rigorous professional training for future leaders in the field of sustainable development was unveiled today at Columbia University. The Foundation has committed $15 million to seed the creation of such Master’s in Development Practice programs at up to 12 universities worldwide. Read more
Press Releases
September 16, 2008
The first national survey of its kind finds that virtually all American teens play computer, console, or cell phone games and that the gaming experience is rich and varied, with a significant amount of social interaction and potential for civic engagement. Read more
Digital Media & Learning, Grantee News, Press Releases
July 29, 2008
“The movement of people across borders is a fundamental aspect of international
and domestic affairs, yet one which has until recently received surprisingly
little attention,” writes MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton in the Foundation's new newsletter. In this short video, Program Director John Slocum discusses global migration. Read the newsletter
Global Migration & Human Mobility, Publications
Upcoming Events
October 20, 2008
9:00 AM
MacArthur International Justice Lecture Series
Advocacy Before Regional Human Rights Bodies: A Cross-Regional Agenda
Phone: (312) 726-8000