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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
August 9, 2007 - From the field
Grantees Help Deliver Justice in Chechnya
On July 26, the European Court of Human Rights ruled on three cases brought against Russia by five Chechens, represented by MacArthur grantees the London-based European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC) and the Russian NGO, Memorial ... Read More
July 12, 2007 - From the field
Russian Government Grants Competition Funds to MacArthur-Supported Universities
MacArthur-funded universities in Russia have been very successful in obtaining substantial additional funding through a major new Russian government grants competition in support of innovative educational programs. In the first two rounds of this competition (2006 ... Read More
June 15, 2007 - From the field
Building Economic Sustainability for Russian Universities
In a recent speech promoting Russia’s new Law on Endowments, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev praised the first seven institutions to register endowments in Russia. The seven include three MacArthur grantees – the European ... Read More
March 29, 2007 - Press release
La Fundación MacArthur Anuncia A Los Ganadores Del 2007 Del Premio Para Instituciones Sin Ánimo De Lucro Creatvias Y Efectivas
Fiel a su tradición de motivar la creatividad y promover instituciones creativas para tratar de atender algunos de los problemas más apremiantes del mundo, la Fundación John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur anunció hoy 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
November 20, 2006 - Press release
Statement of Jonathan Fanton Regarding MacArthur's Registration in Russia
A new Russian law requires all foreign non-governmental organizations to re-register with the Russian government. The registration of MacArthur for a branch office has recently been accepted by the Russian government. This allows our Moscow office ... Read More
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
May 12, 2006 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the 30th Anniversary of Moscow Helsinki Group
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton reflects on Russia's movement towards greater human rights over the course of the Group's history. 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
May 9, 2006 - Press release
Educators Come Together to Support European Humanities University
Leading educators from the United States, Canada and Europe are forming an international committee to support the European Humanities University (EHU). Read More
May 1, 2006 - 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, that provides approximately $200 million in grants annually to universities, charitable and non-governmental organizations and talented individuals ... Read More
March 28, 2006 - From the field
European Court for Human Rights Rules on Russian Policy Torture Case
The European Court of Human Rights delivered its second verdict against Russia last week in a case concerning police torture. Attorneys at the Rostov Center for International Defense, a MacArthur grantee, worked tirelessly on behalf of ... Read More
March 1, 2006 - Speech
Remarks by John Slocum on the Foundation's Efforts to Strengthen Russia's Scholarly Infrastructure, March 1, 2006
The Chair of MacArthur's Russia Working Group, John Slocum discusses the Foundation's support for efforts to improve human rights and higher education in the country. Read More
November 16, 2005 - Press release
MacArthur Statement on Russian Legislation Affecting NGOs
MacArthur makes a statement in response to inquiries regarding proposed draft legislation pending in the Duma that amends existing laws on so-called “closed” cities, public associations, and nonprofit organizations Read More
