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Eight Grants to Address Emerging Threats in Nuclear Security
By Celeste Ford — 09.25.2017
$3 million in new grants to advance the field’s understanding of technology-driven challenges.
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Carnegie Corporation of New York Board Approves 66 Grants Totaling $44,871,200
By Carnegie Corporation of New York — 09.21.2017
At its quarterly meeting held in New York City on September 7, 2017, Carnegie Corporation of New York's Board of Trustees approved 66 grants totaling $44,871,200. Brief descriptions of each Board-approved grant are provided below.
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The Privilege of U.S. Citizenship
By Carnegie Corporation of New York — 09.15.2017
The ultimate privilege: U.S. citizenship! Sept. 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day! Mark the occasion with PayPal cofounder Max Levchin, who understands from deep personal experience that the true genius of America is that it has always been a haven for the “world’s strivers, innovators and risk-takers.
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China's Dramatic Pivot Towards Global Leadership
By Carnegie Corporation of New York — 09.14.2017
Paul Haenle, founder of the Carnegie-Tsinghua Cetner for Global Policy, and a former advisor to President George W. Bush and Barack Obama on U.S.-China, speaks about China's trajectory on the world stage.
2017 Academic Leadership Award Winners
By Carnegie Corporation of New York — 09.12.2017
The 2017 honorees are (1) Joseph E. Aoun, president, Northeastern University; (2) Mark P. Becker, president, Georgia State University; (3) John J. DeGioia, president, Georgetown University; (4) Nariman Farvardin, president, Stevens Institute of Technology; (5) Maria Klawe, president, Harvey Mudd College; (6) DeRionne Pollard, president, Montgomery College; (7) Barbara R. Snyder, president, Case Western Reserve University
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Academic Leadership Award Recognizes Seven University Presidents
By Celeste Ford — 09.12.2017
Carnegie Corporation of New York today named seven exceptional American college and university presidents as recipients of its Academic Leadership Award. The honor consists of $500,000 in support for each winner’s academic initiatives.
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China Beyond the Asia Pacific: Afghanistan and Pakistan
By Carnegie Corporation of New York — 08.23.2017
This week, the U.S. outlined an updated policy on the war in Afghanistan, sending more troops to assist Afghan forces. What role has China played in protecting its own interests in South Asia, particularly vis–à–vis Afghanistan and Pakistan?
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Supply and Demand of NGSS Instructional Materials
By Celeste Ford — 07.26.2017
Carnegie Corporation release new report titled "Instructional Materials and Implementation of Next Generation Science Standards: Demand, Supply, and Strategic Opportunities."
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Is China Winning African Hearts & Minds?
By Carnegie Corporation of New York — 07.24.2017
China continues to expand its economic and infrastructure partnerships on the continent, but is the strategy working? China in Focus host Sarwar Kashmeri speaks with Yunnan Chen of the China Africa Research Initiative at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies about the successes—and controversies—of the China/Africa relationship.
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Eleven Grants to Support Nuclear Security
By Celeste Ford — 07.13.2017
Following a competitive request for proposals, Carnegie Corporation of New York and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced grants to 11 organizations to support projects aimed at reducing nuclear risk through innovative and solutions-oriented approaches.
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Julia Weede Joins Carnegie Corporation of New York
By Celeste Ford — 07.10.2017
Julia Weede appointed as chief communications and digital strategies officer, responsible for overseeing the foundation’s internal and external communications.
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July Fourth Tribute Honors 38 Distinguished Immigrants
By Celeste Ford — 06.29.2017
Carnegie Corporation of New York, established by Scottish immigrant Andrew Carnegie, thanks naturalized citizens who make America strong.
2017 Great Immigrants Honorees: The Pride of America
By Carnegie Corporation of New York — 06.28.2017
Great Immigrant and Chef José Andrés on the American Dream
By Carnegie Corporation of New York — 06.28.2017
Andrew Carnegie, who founded Carnegie Corporation of New York in 1911, was an immigrant from Scotland. We at Carnegie Corporation salute his legacy, along with the contributions millions of other immigrants who have made, and continue to make our nation strong and vibrant. Listen to celebrity chef and Great Immigrant, Jose Andres, speak about his journey from newly arrived immigrant to naturalized celebrity chef.
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Announcing the 2017 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Recipients
By Celeste Ford — 06.22.2017
The international family of Carnegie institutions named nine exceptional philanthropists as recipients of the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy today in recognition of their outstanding and innovative leadership in philanthropy, celebrating Andrew Carnegie’s philanthropic ideals.
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China's $9 Billion New 'Silk Road'
By Carnegie Corporation of New York — 06.20.2017
China in Focus host Sarwar Kashmeri speaks with Matthew Goodman of the Center for International and Strategic Studies about China’s $9 billion “One Belt, One Road” initiative, a project some refer to as the new “silk road.”
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Community Policing in Refugee Neighborhoods
By Carnegie Corporation of New York — 06.19.2017
Local police departments are proactively developing innovative ways of interacting with refugee communities and building trust.
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Vartan Gregorian Honored by Republic of Armenia
By Adrienne Faraci — 06.08.2017
On the occasion of the 99th anniversary of the First Armenian Republic, Serzh Sargsyan, president of the Republic of Armenia, presented Vartan Gregorian, president of Carnegie Corporation of New York, with the Order of Honor.
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China Power: Is the U.S. Ceding Leadership?
By Carnegie Corporation of New York — 06.07.2017
Much has been said about China filling the global leadership role some see the United States as retreating from. Sarwar Kashmeri speaks with Bonnie Glaser, Director of the China Power project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about China's security capabilities and its ability to forge a more influential role on the world stage.
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Kim Lew Named CIO of the Year
By Celeste Ford — 06.07.2017
Congratulations to Kim Lew! The chief investment officer of Carnegie Corporation of New York has been named CIO of the Year by her professional peers.
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Pressure Point: Can China Really Help on North Korea?
By Carnegie Corporation of New York — 05.16.2017
As North Korea continues to provoke, is China the missing link in nuclear deescalation?
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Vartan Gregorian Awarded Honorary Degree
By Celeste Ford — 05.12.2017
The University of South Carolina welcomed Vartan Gregorian, president of Carnegie Corporation of New York, to its Columbia campus on May 5th for commencement ceremonies and to receive an honorary doctoral degree—the university’s highest recognition.
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Immigration, Integration, Innovation
By Carnegie Corporation of New York — 04.27.2017
The Russell Sage Foundation and Carnegie Corporation of New York announce the launch of a new research initiative on immigration.
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Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program Recognizes 35 Scholars
By Celeste Ford — 04.26.2017
$7 million in support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York awarded to scholars for work in the social sciences and humanities.
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Sweet or Sour? Recapping U.S.-Russia Relations
By Carnegie Corporation of New York — 04.20.2017
Visiting Media Fellow Michael Moran hosts the final episode of our podcast series, Diffusion: Russia in Focus, weaving together key insights uncovered from discussions with experts on U.S.-Russian affairs.