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January 7, 2009 - Press release
Helping Chicago Groups Strengthen Global Reach
MacArthur announced $240,000 in new grants to help diverse Chicago organizations increase their international connections with four countries. Read More
November 25, 2008 - In the Media
"Nigeria: Justice Goldstone to Receive Award for International Justice"
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November 24, 2008 - In the Media
"Making the world a better place: number 2"
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November 13, 2008 - Speech
“Learning, Knowing, and Serving: The MacArthur Foundation in Africa,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the African Studies Association Annual Meeting
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton describes the Foundation's efforts to support knowledge for, in, from, and about Africa, efforts he argues are crucial to the positive growth of African institutions. Read More
October 20, 2008 - Press release
Justice Richard Goldstone to Receive MacArthur Award for International Justice
MacArthur will honor Justice Richard J. Goldstone, former Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, with the MacArthur Award for International Justice. Read More
October 20, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton Announcing the MacArthur Award for International Justice
At a colloqium at American University, MacArthur' President Jonathan Fanton announces the second winner of the award, United Nations Special Prosecutor Richard Goldstone. Read More
October 10, 2008 - Press release
New Master’s Programs Will Train Sustainable Development Leaders
The first global initiative to provide rigorous professional training for future leaders in the field of sustainable development was unveiled today at Columbia University. Read More
October 10, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the International Commission on Education for Development Professionals
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton unveils the Foundation's $15 million commitment to create 2-year Master’s Programs in Development Practice at up to 12 universities worldwide. Read More
October 9, 2008 - Commentary
Jonathan Fanton Calls on the UN Security Council to Continue Proceedings Against Sudan's Omar al-Bashir
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton urges the United Nations Security Council to not stand in the way of the International Criminal Court's war crimes proceedings against Sudan's president. 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 - Press release
$50 Million to Protect Biodiversity Threatened by Climate Change
MacArthur is committing $50 million to help conservation groups working in eight biodiversity hotspots preserve biodiversity in the face of climate change. 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
October 6, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the IUCN World Conservation Congress Climate Plenary
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton reviews how the Foundation's thinking about conservation has evolved, outlines its grantmaking strategy in the area, and announces a $50 million commitment to climate change adaptation. Read More
October 1, 2008 - Publication
Report on Education for Sustainable Development Practice
A report from the International Commission on Education for Sustainable Development Practice lays the groundwork for Master's in Development Practice programs worldwide. Read More
September 25, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the UN Meeting on the Millennium Development Goals
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton details how U.S. foundations can serve as important partners to the United Nations in achieving the latter's Millenium Development Goals. Read More
