News in “Higher Education in Russia & Africa”
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September 29, 2010 -
Publication
A Decade of Improvement in African Higher Education
This report highlights improvements in African higher education over the past decade, which stemmed from a $440 million investment by seven American foundations. Read More
September 9, 2010 -
Publication
Accomplishments of the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa
The Partnership has strengthened 65 institutions of higher education in nine countries, including Nigeria, so they can better contribute to poverty reduction, economic growth and social development on the continent. Read More
September 1, 2010 -
Publication
Lessons from a Ten-Year Funder Collaborative: A Case Study of the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa
The Partnership for Higher Education in Africa, a ten-year funder collaborative, sought to strengthen higher education in Africa through a total investment of close to half a billion dollars. Read More
February 25, 2010 -
From the field
Nigerian Government Supports Upgrade of Scientific Equipment at Universities
A MacArthur-supported initiative to help secure and maintain much-needed science equipment at universities in Nigeria is expanding with support from the Nigerian government. Read More
December 3, 2009 -
In the Media
MacArthur Foundation Increases Grants for Russian Higher Education |
November 18, 2009 -
In the Media
Degree Mills Proliferate as Nigeria Struggles to Fix a Tattered University System
November 11, 2009 -
Press release
MacArthur Foundation Increases Commitment to Russian Higher Education
MacArthur is increasing its cumulative support for a network of Russian scientific research and education centers to more than $31.6 million. Read More
March 7, 2009 -
Speech
“‘Full and Free Development’: The Case for Higher Education in Nigeria,” Yar’Adua Center Lecture by Jonathan Fanton
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses how higher education can provide a ladder of opportunity for Nigerians and serve as an engine of economic growth. Read More
March 3, 2009 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the University of Ibadan’s 60th Anniversary Dinner
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton reaffirms the Foundation's commitment to Nigeria and details its work on higher education in the country. Read More
