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Press Releases
April 25, 2003 - Press Release
Grants to Support Efforts to Reduce Maternal Mortality
MacArthur has made grants totaling more than $1.3 million to five organizations in Mexico working to reduce maternal mortality and improve young people's reproductive and sexual health and rights in Mexico. Read More
April 23, 2003 - Press Release
Fund to Support Small Chicago Arts and Culture Organizations
MacArthur has announced the formation of two special funds designed to provide more than $6.5 million in grant support to small and mid-sized arts and cultural organizations. Read More
April 9, 2003 - Press Release
MacArthur Restores Cornice To Historic Marquette Building
The preservation project returns landmark skyscraper to original turn-of-the-century design.
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April 9, 2003 - Press Release
Susan E. Manske Named Vice President and Chief Investment Officer
Manske will have responsibility for management of the Foundation's approximately $3.7 billion endowment and be a member of the senior management team that advises the President on strategic and policy matters. Read More
February 6, 2003 - Press Release
$1.3 Million Grant Made to Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
MacArthur announces the grant in support over the next four years to help develop solutions to Chicago's regional issues, including transportation and education funding reform. Read More
February 6, 2003 - Press Release
$3.2 million to Efforts to Improve Juvenile Justice System
MacArthur has announced six grants totaling $3.2 million in support of efforts to improve the juvenile justice system nationwide. Read More
February 6, 2003 - Press Release
Supporting Improved Access to Mental Health Care
MacArthur has announced two grants totaling nearly $5.5 million in support of efforts to improve access to effective mental health services.
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January 27, 2003 - Press Release
$1.5 Million in Grants to Support Human Rights Network in Russia
Grants will support both Moscow-based groups that can serve as network hubs as well as leading human rights organizations in 13 regions across Russia. Read More
January 27, 2003 - Press Release
$125,000 for Persian Gulf Communications And Cooperation Efforts
MacArthur has announced a grant to Columbia University's School of International Public Affairs in support of Gulf/2000, a web-based project that promotes international dialogue on issues relating to security in the Persian Gulf.
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January 27, 2003 - Press Release
Aspen Institute Congressional Seminars Receives $1.5 Million
The MacArthur grant will support the cost of seminars for members of Congress on issues related to international affairs.
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