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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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October 15, 2006 - Speech
"Supporting institutions as well as individuals," Interview with Jonathan Fanton from Alliance Magazine
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton speaks about the new Russian NGO law, funding higher education in Africa, and how international grantmaking has become increasingly crucial in the years following the September 11 attacks. Read More
October 10, 2006 - Speech
"Guiding Students Toward Global Citizenship," Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Council of Independent Colleges
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton argues for a need to "internationalize" higher education with initiatives like greater study abroad options and international internship opportunities. Read More
May 9, 2006 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the European Humanities University Donors' Conference
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton pledges a three-year, $1 million renewal of the Foundation's commitment to EHU and announces the formation of an International Support Committee for the university. Read More
