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November 16, 2006 -
Speech
"Nigeria, Democratic Progress, and the Moral Authority to Lead in Africa and Beyond," Remarks by Jonathan Fanton, University of Ibadan Convocation Lecture
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses Nigerian higher education, human rights, and international justice in a speech to students at the University. Read More
November 1, 2006 -
Publication
The MacArthur Foundation in Nigeria: Report on Activities
In 1999, after decades of colonial and military rule, Nigeria began a transition to democracy. Government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals are now working together to ensure the growth of a free and fair Nigeria. The MacArthur ... Read More
October 15, 2006 -
Speech
"Supporting institutions as well as individuals," Interview with Jonathan Fanton from Alliance Magazine
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton speaks about the new Russian NGO law, funding higher education in Africa, and how international grantmaking has become increasingly crucial in the years following the September 11 attacks. Read More
May 9, 2006 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the European Humanities University Donors' Conference
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton pledges a three-year, $1 million renewal of the Foundation's commitment to EHU and announces the formation of an International Support Committee for the university. Read More
May 9, 2006 -
Press release
Educators Come Together to Support European Humanities University
Leading educators from the United States, Canada and Europe are forming an international committee to support the European Humanities University (EHU). Read More
May 1, 2006 -
Publication
The MacArthur Foundation in Russia: Report on Activities
Message From The President
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is a private foundation, headquartered in Chicago, that provides approximately $200 million in grants annually to universities, charitable and non-governmental organizations and talented individuals ... Read More
March 28, 2006 -
From the field
Bayero a Leader in Nigerian Universities
Over the last 6 years, MacArthur has invested $5.5 million in Bayero University Kano. That investment recently paid off when Bayero placed at the top of universities for the percentage of its courses accredited by ... Read More
March 6, 2006 -
From the field
Seven Nations, Six Foundations, One Mission: Africa's Future
On September 16, about 200 people with an interest in the future of Africa gathered in New York for the announcement of the second phase of the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa. MacArthur, Ford, Rockefeller ... Read More
March 1, 2006 -
Speech
Remarks by John Slocum on the Foundation's Efforts to Strengthen Russia's Scholarly Infrastructure, March 1, 2006
The Chair of MacArthur's Russia Working Group, John Slocum discusses the Foundation's support for efforts to improve human rights and higher education in the country. Read More
November 4, 2005 -
Speech
Remarks by Kole Shettima at the Distinguished Lecture of the University of Benin
MacArthur Africa Office Director Kole Shettima discusses challenges like funding gaps facing the country's universities and how to overcome them. Read More
November 1, 2005 -
Publication
Assessment of MacArthur Foundation Support to Nigerian Universities
In 2001, the Global Security and Sustainability Program of the MacArthur Foundation approved multi-year grants of between $2 and $3 million to each of four Nigerian universities: Read More
September 16, 2005 -
Press release
$200 Million Commitment to Improve Higher Education in Africa
MacArthur and five partner foundations announced the second phase of the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa. Read More
June 9, 2005 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Grand Opening Ceremony of European Humanities University International
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses higher education and academic freedom in Lithuania and Belarus. Read More
January 20, 2005 -
Press release
Support for Independent Universities in Russia and Region
MacArthur has awarded five grants totaling more than $5 million in support of three independent universities in Russia and to help move the operations of the European Humanities University from Belarus, Read More
January 19, 2005 -
Press release
Human Rights, Higher Education and Young Peoples Reproductive Health in Nigeria
MacArthur has announced 13 grants totaling more than $9 million to promote human rights, strengthen higher education, and advance young peoples reproductive health and rights in Nigeria. Read More
