Tag: philanthropy
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Frank Family Donates $25 Million to Dartmouth Dialogues
The Frank Family has given Dartmouth College $25 million for its "Dartmouth Dialogues" initiative, fostering open discourse. Separately, Rahm Emanuel urged students to pursue public service and proposed higher education reforms.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainment Dartmouth CollegeFrank FamilyPhilanthropyDartmouth DialoguesHigher EducationRahm EmanuelPublic Service
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Georgia Ports Authority Raises Record $661,000 for United Way
Georgia Ports Authority and its employees pledged a record $661,000 to United Way of the Coastal Empire. This significant donation will support vital community services, reflecting GPA's long-standing commitment to regional welfare and employee engagement.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial IssuesTransportationReal Estate Georgia Ports AuthorityUnited Way of the Coastal EmpireDonationCommunity SupportSavannah, GeorgiaPhilanthropySocial Services
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Media Monitor: TIME Reports on Susan Wojcicki's Lung Cancer Battle and Family's New Foundation
TIME is reporting on the late YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki's battle with lung cancer, highlighting her family's new foundation to combat the disease, which is increasingly affecting non-smokers and often diagnosed late.
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American Airlines Donates $1.2 Million to American Red Cross
American Airlines announced a $1.2 million donation to the American Red Cross. This substantial contribution was made possible by the generous support of American's AAdvantage® members, aiding the Red Cross in its vital emergency relief efforts.
BusinessHealthEconomySocial Issues American AirlinesAmerican Red CrossAAdvantageDonationCharityPhilanthropyEmergency Relief
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Media Monitor: TIME Highlights Philanthropy of Idris Elba and Michael and Susan Dell
TIME is reporting on the philanthropic efforts of Idris Elba and Michael and Susan Dell, who are featured on the cover of its TIME100 Philanthropy list. The article details Elba's journey and the Dells' $6.25 billion commitment to American children.
BusinessMediaPolitics and GovernmentWorldSocial IssuesEconomyDigital and Print PublishingEnvironmentTransportationAstronomy and Space Idris ElbaSabrina Dhowre ElbaMichael DellSusan DellPhilanthropyCharitable GivingTIME100 PhilanthropyTIME
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Penn Receives $20 Million Gift for Middle-Income Student Aid
Wharton alumnus Greg Mondre and his wife, Alexandra, have donated $20 million to the University of Pennsylvania, boosting financial aid for middle-income students and supporting the Quaker Commitment.
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyEducationMedical ScienceEconomySocial Issues University of PennsylvaniaFinancial AidGreg MondreAlexandra MondreQuaker CommitmentHigher EducationPhilanthropy
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Media Monitor: Chase Koch Discusses Family's Future Spending on Nonprofits and Politics
TIME reports Chase Koch is steering his family's vast philanthropic and political network, emphasizing long-term social change and community-based solutions while addressing their political involvement and distance from Donald Trump.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyEducationSocial Issues Chase KochKoch familyPhilanthropyPoliticsSocial changeAddiction recoverySchool choiceTime Magazine
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Penn Highlights Student Innovations, Rare Veterinary Success, and New Arts Grants
The University of Pennsylvania highlights recent campus achievements, including a student-led after-school program at a local shelter, a rare life-saving veterinary treatment for a lamb, and new arts innovation grants for the upcoming academic year.
HealthScience & TechnologyBusinessEntertainmentMedical ScienceEducationEnvironmentSocial IssuesMusicEconomy University of PennsylvaniaCollege EducationVeterinary MedicinePresident's Engagement PrizeSachs ProgramPhilanthropySustainable Architecture
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Media Monitor: The Washington Post reports death of cable TV visionary Ted Turner at 87
The Washington Post is reporting the death of cable television pioneer Ted Turner at age 87. The media tycoon was known for creating CNN and TBS, as well as his extensive work in conservation and philanthropy.
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Media Monitor: CAIR Announces Matching Donations
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced that donations made today, the first day of Dhul Hijjah, will be matched by a group of donors.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementMedia CAIRDhul HijjahDonationsMuslimsCivil RightsIslamPhilanthropy