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Perceptions of Polarization in Local Communities Are Rising Sharply According to New Survey by CivicPulse/Carnegie
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Perceptions of Polarization in Local Communities Are Rising Sharply According to New Survey by CivicPulse/Carnegie

Forty-one percent of local government leaders say polarization is hurting their communities, up from 30 percent, and views of polarization nationwide remain high at 91 percent

By Celeste Ford Oct 6, 2026
Janet L. Robinson on the ‘Carnegie Way’

Janet L. Robinson on the ‘Carnegie Way’

The chair of Carnegie’s board of trustees explains how her role at the helm of the New York Times Company prepared her for institutional change

By Celeste Ford Sep 3, 2026
Andrew Carnegie Foundation Approves 44 Grants Totaling $42,350,000

Andrew Carnegie Foundation Approves 44 Grants Totaling $42,350,000

At its quarterly meeting held in New York City on September 10, 2026, the Andrew Carnegie Foundation’s board of trustees approved 44 grants totaling $42,350,000. Brief descriptions of each board-approved grant are provided below.

Sep 17, 2026
In Service to Community

In Service to Community

Watch nine prominent leaders explain how service can help young people gain work experience, meet community needs, and come together across political divides

By Matt Schiavenza Aug 1, 2026

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Andrew Carnegie Foundation Approves 44 Grants Totaling $42,350,000

Sep 17, 2026
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New Philanthropic Collaboration Launched to Expand State-Led Service Across the Country

Aug 1, 2026
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More than $19 Million in Grants from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation Will Fund New Approaches to Advance International Peace 

Jul 15, 2026
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25 Distinguished Naturalized Citizens Honored by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation on America’s 250th Anniversary

Jun 30, 2026
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Andrew Carnegie Foundation Expands Focus of Its Fellowship Program to Examine Polarization in the U.S. and Worldwide

Jun 23, 2026

Carnegie Libraries

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Carnegie Libraries 250: Celebrating Libraries and Community

Jun 17, 2026
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Find a Carnegie Library Near You

Feb 10, 2025
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A Carnegie Library Road Trip

May 23, 2025
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Andrew Carnegie’s Library Legacy: A Timeline

Jan 8, 2025
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Andrew Carnegie’s Free Public Library Philanthropy

Nov 13, 2025
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A Portland Community Votes to Invest $13 Million in Its Carnegie Library

Sep 8, 2025

Great Immigrants Great Americans

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Great Immigrants, Great Americans: The Comic Series

May 30, 2024
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Great Immigrant: David Byrne

Aug 18, 2025
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Great Immigrant: Jim Lee

Jul 2, 2024
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Great Immigrant: Katalin Karikó

Mar 31, 2025
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Great Immigrant: Mona Hanna

Sep 18, 2024
Vol 16 / No. 1

Carnegie Reporter Summer 2025

The latest edition of Carnegie’s flagship magazine examines what is driving division in our society and how individuals and communities are finding ways to come together to reduce political polarization.

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Carnegie Reporter Summer 2025

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