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In the Media
RSSAugust 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
April 23, 2004 - Press Release
Bringing News From Remote Areas of the World to Global Audiences
MacArthur has announced a grant of $250,000 to the OneWorld International Foundation in support of its online media network.
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April 23, 2004 - Press Release
Helping to Create Effective Child Welfare System In Romania
MacArthur has announced a grant of $900,000 to the University of Minnesota to help Romania work towards a community-based family support, and adoption and foster care system for vulnerable and special needs children. Read More
April 6, 2004 - Press Release
Support for Human Rights Work in Russia
MacArthur has announced seven grants totaling $860,000 in support of human rights work in Russia. Read More
April 1, 2004 - Press Release
Protecting Marine Ecosystems in Melanesia
MacArthur has announced 15 grants totaling more than $4 million to help protect the marine ecosystems of Melanesia, a region of 1,600 islands that stretch 3,000 miles across the South Pacific. Read More
January 30, 2004 - Press Release
Strengthening the International Criminal Court
MacArthur has awarded more than $1.7 million to three organizations for their efforts to strengthen the effectiveness of the International Criminal Court.
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