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In the Media
RSSNovember 12, 2004 - Press Release
Promoting Biodiversity Conservation in the South Pacific
MacArthur has announced a grant of $2 million to the University of the South Pacific (USP) for its Institute of Applied Sciences. Read More
October 15, 2004 - Press Release
Self-Help Receives $5 Million
The funding, consisting of a $2 million grant and the conversion of a $3 million low-interest loan to a grant, is designed to assist Self-Help in expanding their development financing work in several program areas. Read More
September 17, 2004 - Press Release
John S. Bracken Named Program Officer
MacArthur has named John S. Bracken Program Officer in the General Program, which carries out the Foundations media grantmaking and special initiatives. Read More
August 31, 2004 - Press Release
Improving Public Understanding of Foundations and Other Nonprofit Organizations
MacArthur has awarded five grants totaling $495,000 to groups working to build the public trust in the charitable and nonprofit sectors. Read More
August 17, 2004 - Press Release
Steve Cornelius Named Conservation And Sustainable Development Program Officer
In his position, Cornelius will contribute to MacArthur's goal of helping to preserve ecosystems and to support local institutions and their international allies for the long-term protection of the regions biodiversity. Read More
August 5, 2004 - Press Release
Interdisciplinary Research on the Transition to Adulthood
MacArthur has announced a grant of $5.2 million over four years to the University of Pennsylvania in support of the Research Network on Transitions to Adulthood. Read More
July 7, 2004 - Press Release
New Forestry School in Bhutan
MacArthur has announced a grant of $1.5 million to the Royal Government of Bhutan to establish a new forestry school that will train conservationists and managers for the countrys forest nature reserves Read More
June 7, 2004 - Press Release
Effort to Provide the Best Research on Early Child Development
The National Scientific Council on the Developing Child at Brandeis University's Heller School has organized what is planned to be the nation's leading resource about early child brain and behavior development. Read More
June 2, 2004 - Press Release
Secretary Of State Colin Powell Announces First Class Of Jefferson Science Fellows (June 2, 2004)
Secretary of State Colin Powell announced the first class of the Jefferson Science Fellows. Read More
May 19, 2004 - Press Release
Jonathan L. Leight Named Managing Director, Asset Allocation and Risk Management for MacArthur
In this position, Leight will be responsible for managing MacArthur's quantitative research/analytics function, including Asset Allocation and Risk Management. Read More
