News in “Higher Education in Russia & Africa”
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March 1, 2009 -
Publication
The MacArthur Foundation in Nigeria: Report on Activities
In this report:
President’s Essay
Strengthening Nigerian Universities
Building Research Capacity: Spotlight on Four Nigerian Universities
Improving Sexual & Reproductive Health
Helping Adolescents Make Informed Decisions: Action Health Incorporated
Advancing Human Rights
Building Police Accountability, Strengthening ... Read More
March 1, 2009 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Nigeria Reception for Staff, Grantees, Associates
In his last visit to the country as MacArthur President, Jonathan Fanton celebrates Nigeria's recent progress in areas like higher education, human rights, and reproductive health. Read More
March 1, 2009 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton on Receipt of Honorary Degree from Bayero University
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the Foundation's commitment to Nigerian democracy and higher education and notes Bayero's growth as an institution. Read More
October 7, 2008 -
From the field
U.S. Foundations Affirm Commitment to African Higher Education
Presidents of the seven U.S. foundations announced in a press release the unanimous decision to continue collaborative and individual grantmaking aimed at strengthening higher education in Africa beyond an original ten-year commitment ending in 2010. Read More
October 6, 2008 -
From the field
U.S. Foundations Affirm Further Commitment to African Higher Education
Presidents of the seven U.S. foundations comprising the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa announced their unanimous decision to continue their collaborative and individual grantmaking aimed at strengthening higher education in Africa beyond their original ... Read More
February 26, 2008 -
Speech
"Scaling Up Access to Cheaper Bandwidth in Nigeria," Remarks by Kole Shettima at a Workshop on ICT Development and Access to more Affordable Bandwidth for Universities, Research and Higher Educational Institutions
MacArthur's Africa Office Director Kole Shettima discusses the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa's efforts to secure access to cheaper bandwidth. Read More
February 14, 2008 -
Speech
"Private Philanthropy in Service of the Public Interest,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton as part of the Spaso House Discussion Series
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the Foundation's grantmaking around the world and notes the growth of philanthropy in Russia. Read More
February 12, 2008 -
Speech
“Science, Education, and International Cooperation,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses how science can catalyze partnerships between nations, particularly in civil society and higher education. Read More
January 31, 2008 -
Press release
MacArthur Awards $7.1 Million to the University of Ibadan and Bayero University
MacArthur is awarding new grants totaling $7.1 million to expand academic and research programs and strengthen staff development at two Nigerian universities as part of the Foundation’s efforts to improve higher education in Africa. Read More
November 9, 2007 -
Publication
The MacArthur Foundation in Russia: Report on Activities
Message From The President
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is a private foundation, headquartered in Chicago, which provides approximately $260 million in grants annually to universities, charitable and non-governmental organizations, and talented individuals ... Read More
October 18, 2007 -
From the field
Applicants for European Humanities University Up Despite Increased Harassment
The 2007-2008 academic year began on October 1st for the European Humanities University, the MacArthur-funded Belarusian university-in-exile located in Vilnius, Lithuania. An incoming class of 216 joins EHU, bringing the total number of residential and distance-learning ... Read More
July 12, 2007 -
From the field
Russian Government Grants Competition Funds to MacArthur-Supported Universities
MacArthur-funded universities in Russia have been very successful in obtaining substantial additional funding through a major new Russian government grants competition in support of innovative educational programs. In the first two rounds of this competition (2006 ... Read More
June 30, 2007 -
Commentary
Commentary by Kole Shettima: Higher Education Needs Urgent Attention
In this commentary published in Federations Magazine, MacArthur's Africa Office Director Kole Shettima describes how issues of accreditation and free tuition create the need for reform in Nigerian post-secondary education. Read More
June 15, 2007 -
From the field
Building Economic Sustainability for Russian Universities
In a recent speech promoting Russia’s new Law on Endowments, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev praised the first seven institutions to register endowments in Russia. The seven include three MacArthur grantees – the European ... Read More
March 15, 2007 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton, Reception for MacArthur Foundation Nigeria Grantees
As MacArthur's Board of Directors holds its first-ever meeting outside of North America, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton expresses optimism for the future of Nigerian democracy. Read More
