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[caption id="attachment_80398" align="aligncenter" width="738"] An aerial view of the Cornell Tech campus, showing the 59th Street Bridge over Roosevelt Island and the Great Lawn, in the foreground.[/caption] By Linda Copman Cornell Tech has announced a $1 million grant from The Atlantic Philanthropies to jump-start its…

By Diane Lebo Wallace [caption id="attachment_79432" align="alignright" width="460"] The Cornell Tradition awards 500 fellowships each year to Cornell students who demonstrate significant work experience, a commitment to campus and/or community service, and academic achievement. Photo: Lindsay France/University Photography[/caption] The Atlantic Philanthropies, the foundation established by entrepreneur…

Atlantic President and CEO Christopher G. Oechsli joined Cornell University President Emeritus Frank H. T. Rhodes for a conversation about Atlantic’s founder, Chuck Feeney, and the vision and values behind the foundation’s grantmaking at Cornell and around the world. At the event, Hunter R. Rawlings…

[caption id="attachment_77570" align="alignright" width="459"] Christopher G. Oechsli, foreground, speaks with President Emeritus Frank H.T. Rhodes, center, and interim President Hunter Rawlings during the 2016 Olin Lecture in Bailey Hall. Photo: Lindsay France/University Photography[/caption] By Blaine Friedlander In the Olin Lecture – a Reunion weekend highlight…

Are foundations with set periods for spending down their assets more effective as grantmakers than their peers who are established to exist in perpetuity?

The Atlantic Philanthropies is making new grants totaling €14.7 million to improve the care and wellbeing of people living with dementia in the Republic of Ireland. These grants are the subject of ongoing discussions with the Government. The grants are being made to: The Health…

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500"] Inka von Sternenfels listens intently to the guide along with other LGBT members of the LGBTQI Donor Study Tour of South Africa. Photo by Tracy Gary.[/caption] By Heather Cassell Anyone who knows Jody Cole, owner of Wild Rainbow African Safaris, know…

By Oliver Lee You don't need to be Angelina Jolie or Bono to be a great humanitarian. Nothing against celebri-tarians, of course. It can't be easy galavanting across the globe, giving speeches for good causes, paparazzi pouncing every time you hug a malnourished Sudanese child.…

By Emily S. HopkinsOn June 28, Cornell received a $15 million grant from The Atlantic Philanthropies (Atlantic) to support financial aid for students in the Cornell Tradition program. The gift, which will be paid in three annual installments of $5 million each beginning this month,…

HAMILTON, BERMUDA, June 28, 2011 – The Board of Directors of The Atlantic Philanthropies announced today that Frederick A.O. “Fritz” Schwarz  has chosen not to seek a further term as Board Chair, a role he has held since June 2008. Peter Smitham was elected to…