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July 7, 2011 -
Press release
Research on Benefits of Medicaid Enrollment
New research finds that expanding low-income adults’ access to Medicaid substantially increases health care use, reduces financial strain on covered individuals, and improves their self-reported health and well-being. Read More
October 7, 2010 -
Publication
Chicago's Public Housing Transformation
According to a new report by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Chicago's controversial efforts to overhaul its public housing have showed gradual improvement Read More
December 12, 2007 -
Press release
Pathbreaking Series on Digital Media and Learning Released
The MIT Press today announced the publication of a new series on digital media and learning supported by MacArthur. Read More
December 12, 2007 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Announcement of MacArthur Series on Digital Media and Learning
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton reviews new research on digital media and learning. Read More
June 19, 2007 -
Commentary
Op-Ed by Jonathan Fanton: New Generations, New Media Challenges
In this Op-Ed published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton outlines how digital environments are changing the way young people learn. 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
October 19, 2006 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Launch of MacArthur's Digital Media and Learning Initiative, New York, NY
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton announces a 5-year, $50 million initiative to investigate the role and impact of digital technology in the lives of young people. Read More
October 19, 2006 -
Press release
MacArthur Investing $50 Million In Digital Learning
MacArthur announced plans to build the emerging field of digital media and learning, committing $50 million over five years to the effort. Read More
October 19, 2006 -
Publication
White Paper: Confronting the Challenges of Participatory Culture: Media Education for the 21st Century by Henry Jenkins
Henry Jenkins, Director of the Comparative Media Studies Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology published this white paper that explores new frameworks and models for media literacy.
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April 14, 2006 -
Press release
MacArthur Invests $5.3 Million to Help Reduce Nuclear and Biological Weapons Dangers
MacArthur announced 12 grants totaling nearly $5.3 million to reduce the dangers posed by nuclear and biological weapons and materials. Read More
May 2, 2005 -
Press release
Exploring How Young People Use Digital Media and Potential for Improving Learning
MacArthur has announced two grants totaling $3.8 million in support of research to explore the effects of digital media on young people, particularly as it relates to learning and education. Read More
January 14, 2005 -
Publication
Rethinking Global Security
Contents
Containing the biological threat
Cultivating a new generation of experts on science and security issues
Director's Message
Jefferson Science Fellows join State Department
President’s Message
Working toward security in space
Containing the biological ... Read More
August 18, 2003 -
Press release
MacArthur Launches $50 Million Science, Technology and Security Initiative
MacArthur will commit more than $50 million over the next six years to engage scientists and engineers at leading universities and research facilities in the U.S. and internationally in efforts to help reduce the threat ... Read More