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January 17, 2013 -
Press release
MacArthur Announces Conservation and Sustainable Development Grants in the Tropical Andes
MacArthur announced 15 grants totaling more than $4.2 million in support of conservation and sustainable development in the southern Tropical Andes. Read More
December 16, 2011 -
From the field
Field Museum Shows Impact of Invasive Species Through Gaming
The Field Museum of Chicago and the Entertainment Technology Center, both MacArthur grantees, have partnered to create an educational game that lets players manage the Great Lakes to fight invasive species. Read More
May 18, 2009 -
Press release
MacArthur Island Opens in Virtual World of Second Life
MacArthur Island opened in the virtual world of Second Life. The island is a new laboratory for MacArthur’s two-year exploration of virtual worlds. Read More
May 9, 2007 -
Press release
A Leap for All Life: World's Leading Scientists Announce Creation of "Encyclopedia of Life"
Leading scientific institutions announced the launch of the Encyclopedia of Life, a global effort to document all 1.8 million named species of animals, plants, and other forms of life on earth. Read More
September 12, 2006 -
Press release
Field Museum Receives $5 Million Grant from MacArthur
MacArthur has granted The Field Museum $5 million to strengthen and broaden the Museum’s work in conservation. Read More
August 28, 2006 -
Press release
$1.15 Million to Support Chicago's New Mixed-Income Communities
MacArthur announced three grants totaling $1.15 million to promote the success of Chicago’s new mixed- income communities by providing services to residents. These grants are part of the Foundation’s $50 million commitment to ... Read More
June 22, 2006 -
Speech
“The Importance of Institutions,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Chicago Donor’s Forum Luncheon
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton details the Foundation's support of organizations around the world and its commitment to Chicago. Read More
June 12, 2006 -
Press release
MacArthur Awards 16 Grants for Biodiversity Conservation in the Lower Mekong
MacArthur announced 16 grants totaling nearly $4.5 million for efforts to protect the biodiversity of the Lower Mekong region, which stretches from central Vietnam, through Laos and Cambodia, to the Mekong river delta. Read More
May 3, 2006 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the City Club of Chicago on “Deep Roots, Deep Commitment: MacArthur Investments in Chicago”
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton relates the Foundation's support for arts, housing, education, and economic development in Chicago. Read More
November 8, 2005 -
Press release
Nearly $4 Million for Biodiversity Conservation in Southern Andes
MacArthur announced 18 grants totaling nearly $4 million for efforts to preserve the biological diversity of the Southern Andes region of Peru and Bolivia. Read More
May 25, 2005 -
Speech
Keynote Address by Jonathan Fanton at the UNA-USA Model UN Conference
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton acknowledges efforts to better the United Nations and calls on the audience to support its attempts to prevent human suffering. Read More
November 6, 2004 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Independent Sector's 2004 Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, November 6, 2004
Noting civil society's importance to democracy, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton argues that America's independent sector must increase its international activity, especially in support of civil society abroad. Read More
July 20, 2004 -
Speech
"Art, Civic Life, and Public Discourse," Keynote Address by Jonathan Fanton at the Annual Meeting of the Illinois Arts Alliance
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the importance of arts to democratic society and notes some challenges in copyright rules. Read More
January 27, 2004 -
Press release
Protecting the Biodiversity of Madagascar
MacArthur has announced four grants totaling $1.6 million in support of conservation and sustainable development efforts in Madagascar. Read More
November 7, 2002 -
Press release
Grants for Conservation and Sustainable Development Work in Asia And Africa
MacArthur has announced 15 grants totaling nearly $4.5 million in support of conservation and sustainable development work in the Eastern Himalaya region in Southeast Asia and the Albertine Rift area of Central Africa.
Support for ... Read More