Carnegie Corporation of New York Awards Fellowships to 26 Scholars Researching Political Polarization
Carnegie Corporation of New York announced today the 2025 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows. Twenty-six fellows will receive stipends of $200,000 each for research that seeks to understand how and why our society has become so polarized and how we can strengthen the forces of cohesion to fortify our democracy.
New Support for New York City’s Public Libraries from the Foundation Established by Andrew Carnegie
The philanthropic foundation established in 1911 by Andrew Carnegie announced today a return to its historic roots with $4 million in grants to public libraries across New York City.
Carnegie Reporter Magazine Highlights the Power of Local Leadership
As national politics become increasingly polarized, local communities across the country continue to uphold democratic values through civic participation and service. The Summer 2024 edition of Carnegie Reporter magazine looks at what we can learn from these local efforts and explores what can be done to support and replicate them.
Great Immigrants Tribute by Carnegie Corporation of New York Honors 24 Distinguished Naturalized Citizens for Their Contributions to American Democracy
Carnegie Corporation of New York today announced its annual list of Great Immigrants, honoring 24 naturalized citizens whose contributions have enriched our society and strengthened our democracy. Every Fourth of July since 2006, the philanthropic foundation has sponsored Great Immigrants, Great Americans, a public awareness campaign that celebrates immigrants’ vital role in American life.
28 Scholars to Research Political Polarization with Support from Carnegie Corporation of New York
Carnegie Corporation of New York announced today the 2024 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows. Twenty-eight exceptional fellows will receive stipends of $200,000 each for research that seeks to understand how and why our society has become so polarized and how we can strengthen the forces of cohesion to fortify our democracy.
Carnegie Corporation of New York Honors 35 Distinguished Immigrants for Their Vital and Inspiring Contributions to Our Democracy
Carnegie Corporation of New York today announced its annual list of Great Immigrants, honoring 35 naturalized citizens who have enriched and strengthened our society and our democracy. Each Fourth of July since 2006, the philanthropic foundation has invited Americans to celebrate these exemplary individuals by participating in its online public awareness campaign, Great Immigrants, Great Americans. #GreatImmigrants
Carnegie Reporter Magazine’s Winter 2022 Edition — The Voting Issue: People. Protections. Participation. — Focuses on the Power of our Electorate.
At a time when many Americans are talking about our democratic ideals and the forces that both fortify and undermine them, the Winter 2022 edition of Carnegie Reporter magazine looks at how individuals and society can best advance two key values of American democracy: voter participation and voter protections.
Announcing the 2022 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Honorees
The international family of Carnegie institutions named five distinguished philanthropists as recipients of the 2022 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy today in recognition of their extraordinary contributions toward addressing the challenges facing our world. The goal of the medal is to inspire a culture of giving by honoring innovative philanthropists and by elevating the importance and relevance of philanthropic contributions to our society.
Carnegie Corporation of New York Honors 34 Distinguished Immigrants Whose Contributions to Our Democracy Inspire Us All
Carnegie Corporation of New York announced its annual list of Great Immigrants today, honoring 34 naturalized citizens whose contributions and actions have enriched and strengthened our society and our democracy. Each Fourth of July since 2006, the philanthropic foundation has invited Americans to celebrate these exemplary individuals by participating in its online public awareness campaign Great Immigrants, Great Americans, #GreatImmigrants.
Carnegie Corporation of New York Announces the 2022 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows
To help address important and enduring issues confronting our society, Carnegie Corporation of New York today announces the 2022 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows. The program recognizes 28 exceptional scholars, journalists, and authors with $200,000 stipends, making it possible for the fellows to devote their time to significant research and writing in the social sciences and humanities. This year’s commitment totals $5.6 million in philanthropic support.
Carnegie Corporation of New York Appoints Louise Richardson, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, as President
Carnegie Corporation of New York has named its 13th president, announcing today that Louise Richardson will join the foundation in January 2023 at the end of her seven-year term as head of the University of Oxford in England. Richardson, an expert on international terrorism, has served as a member of the Corporation’s board of trustees since 2013. As its new president, she will oversee one of the leading philanthropic foundations in the United States, founded by Scottish immigrant and American industrialist Andrew Carnegie in 1911.
Carnegie Corporation of New York Honors 34 Great Immigrants for Their Contributions to Our Democracy
Carnegie Corporation of New York released its annual list of Great Immigrants today, honoring 34 individuals who have enriched and strengthened our society and our democracy through their contributions and actions. The philanthropic foundation invites Americans to celebrate these distinguished individuals by participating in its online public awareness campaign Great Immigrants, Great Americans, #GreatImmigrants.
Carnegie Reporter Magazine’s Spring 2021 Edition, “Future of Learning and Democracy,” Explores Education’s Role in Fortifying Our Democracy
Education is the bedrock of our democracy, ensuring opportunity for all, an engaged citizenry, and a fair and representative government. These foundational ties are explored in the “Future of Learning and Democracy,” the theme of the Spring 2021 edition of Carnegie Reporter magazine, the flagship publication of the philanthropic foundation Carnegie Corporation of New York. The special issue features leading voices in education who identify emerging trends, challenge old assumptions, and provide ideas for an improved educational framework — one that supports lifelong learning and skills development for students and ensures better prospects for all Americans.
Carnegie Corporation of New York Announces 26 Andrew Carnegie Fellows
With the goal of applying scholarly perspectives to some of society’s most important issues, Carnegie Corporation of New York today announced the 2021 class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows. The philanthropic foundation will grant each fellow $200,000 to fund significant research and writing in the social sciences and humanities that address important and enduring issues confronting our society.
Nearly Half of U.S. Families Want Alternatives to Four-Year College According to Carnegie Corporation of New York-Gallup Survey
A national survey of parents looks at how well they think our education system prepares young people for life after high school and finds a sobering disconnect between the opportunities families want for their child and the postsecondary pathways that are available. While attending a four-year college remains the ideal for many families, 46 percent prefer other options. Even among parents who hope their child will earn a bachelor’s degree, at least 40 percent are interested in career-related learning opportunities such as internships or apprenticeships.
