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February 27, 2008 - Press release
MacArthur Grant to Bolster Public Interest, Advocacy in Digital Copyright
The American Library Association's Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) announces that its major digital copyright programs and initiatives to strengthen the public access to information, especially in libraries, will be supported by a generous ... 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 21, 2008 - Press release
17 Innovative Projects to Share $2 Million in Inaugural Digital Media and Learning Competition
A mixed reality game allows high school students in Los Angeles and Cairo to learn about the real-time impact of air pollution in their neighborhoods. 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
December 15, 2007 - Speech
Jonathan Fanton Delivers Commencement Address at the Illinois Institute of Technology
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton urges IIT's class of 2007 to seek a balance in their professional lives that allows for public service and civic engagement. Read More
December 12, 2007 - Press release
New PETLab Initiative Will Prototype Digital Games for Addressing Social Issues
Parsons The New School for Design, in collaboration with the non-profit organization Games For Change, has announced the launch of PETLab, the first public-interest game design and research laboratory for interactive media. Read More
December 12, 2007 - Press release
Pathbreaking Series on Digital Media and Learning Released
The MIT Press today announced the publication of a new series on digital media and learning supported by MacArthur. Read More
December 12, 2007 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Announcement of MacArthur Series on Digital Media and Learning
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton reviews new research on digital media and learning. Read More
November 28, 2007 - From the field
Court Rules that Roma Children Denied Education
Information from the International Centre for the Legal Protection of Human Rights and Human Rights Watch helped provide the basis for a recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights involving discrimination against Roma children ... Read More
November 15, 2007 - Press release
Advancing Field of Internet Studies
Harvard University's Berkman Center for Internet and Society announced today in a press release a $4 million grant from MacArthur for its endowment campaign. The Berkman Center work on projects that span a broad range ... Read More
November 14, 2007 - Speech
Remarks by Julia Stasch at the Digital Media and Learning Forum
MacArthur Vice President of U.S. Programs Julia Stasch discusses the Foundation's interest in learning how youth learn and interact in virtual worlds like Second Life. 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
