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March 30, 2007 - Commentary
Interview with Jonathan Fanton: Without Human Rights, You Can't Have Stable Democracy
MacArthur's President talks about MacArthur's grantmaking in Nigeria targeted towards human rights, reproductive health, and maternal mortality. Read More
March 23, 2007 - Speech
Framing Remarks by Jonathan Fanton, First Meeting of the International Commission on Training for Development Policy and Practice
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton relates the lack of necessary knowledge possessed by many development practitioners and expresses hope that the Commission may produce a solution to that problem. 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
March 14, 2007 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Official Dinner Hosted by the Federal Minister for Abuja, Nigeria
As MacArthur's Board of Directors holds its first-ever meeting outside of North America, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton describes the Foundation's support for Nigerian human rights, democracy, and education. Read More
March 6, 2007 - Commentary
Interview with Jonathan Fanton on Democracy, Digital Learning, and Juvenile Justice in the 21st Century
Recently, Philanthropy News Digest spoke with MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton. Read More
February 8, 2007 - Speech
"Do Video Games Help Kids Learn?," Digital Media and Learning Panel Discussion, Introductory Remarks delivered by Jonathan F. Fanton
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton describes the Foundation's new initiative to explore and understand how young people incorporate digital media into their daily lives and help them understand how to better do so. Read More
November 16, 2006 - Speech
"Nigeria, Democratic Progress, and the Moral Authority to Lead in Africa and Beyond," Remarks by Jonathan Fanton, University of Ibadan Convocation Lecture
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses Nigerian higher education, human rights, and international justice in a speech to students at the University. Read More
November 1, 2006 - Publication
The MacArthur Foundation in Nigeria: Report on Activities
In 1999, after decades of colonial and military rule, Nigeria began a transition to democracy. Government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals are now working together to ensure the growth of a free and fair Nigeria. The MacArthur ... Read More
October 25, 2006 - Press release
MacArthur Grant to Double Overseas Internships for West Point Cadets
MacArthur announced a grant of $750,000 to double the number of overseas internships available to U.S. Military Academy cadets in the Department of Social Sciences. Read More
October 19, 2006 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Launch of MacArthur's Digital Media and Learning Initiative, New York, NY
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton announces a 5-year, $50 million initiative to investigate the role and impact of digital technology in the lives of young people. Read More
October 19, 2006 - Publication
Brochure: Building the Field of Digital Media and Learning (October 19, 2006)
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October 19, 2006 - Publication
Fact Sheet: Digital Media and Learning
Youth today live media saturated lives.
Young people today spend an average of almost 6.5 hours a day with media.
The total amount of media content young people are exposed to each day has increased ... Read More
October 19, 2006 - Publication
Grants List: Digital Media and Learning
The MacArthur Foundation’s five-year, $50 million effort to build the field of digital media and learning aims to understand how digital technologies are changing the way young people learn, play, socialize, and participate in civic ... Read More
October 19, 2006 - Press release
MacArthur Investing $50 Million In Digital Learning
MacArthur announced plans to build the emerging field of digital media and learning, committing $50 million over five years to the effort. Read More
October 19, 2006 - Publication
White Paper: Confronting the Challenges of Participatory Culture: Media Education for the 21st Century by Henry Jenkins
Henry Jenkins, Director of the Comparative Media Studies Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology published this white paper that explores new frameworks and models for media literacy.
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