Driving discovery
As we look back on a volatile year, we couldn’t be more proud of our partners and all they have accomplished.
Author: hobi
Virginia Tech’s Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics helps students see problems from multiple angles
Virginia Tech’s Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics breaks down disciplinary silos.
American Council on Education will help lifelong learners earn credit for apprenticeships
A $1 million grant to the American Council on Education establishes a two-year program that allows students to take advantage of apprenticeships and earn college credit for the skills they develop.
A Young Superstar’s Quest to Unlock Her Own Potential, and Inspire Others
“I don’t know for sure what I’ll be doing in the future, but I do know that I am passionate about law, education, and policy,” Smith said. “I can advocate for people, be a voice. In everything I do, I keep moving toward that light.”
Education Design Lab partners with six colleges, systems to create dynamic learning pathways and credentials
The Education Design Lab, a national nonprofit that designs, implements, and scales new learning models, has announced that it will partner with six colleges and post-secondary education systems to create an inaugural cohort of a new Community College Growth Engine Fund. The fund will help U.S. community colleges collaborate with local employers to meet the growing demand for short-term credentials and 21st century workforce skills.
New center at University of Nebraska will explore the changing relationship between law and technology and how it impacts society
The University of Nebraska has announced two new grants, one each from the Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) and the Menard family, that will support the university’s newly-launched Governance and Technology Center.
Ball State empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators
Ball State University will enhance its efforts to empower the country’s next generation of leaders and innovators with a new $1.55 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) and a $5 million grant from the Menard family.
Grants will help Notre Dame scholars expand program on U.S. national security policy
Since its founding in 2008, the Notre Dame International Security Center (NDISC) has provided a forum where leading scholars in national security studies from Notre Dame and elsewhere can come together to explore questions related to national security and foreign policy.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to expand constitutional studies program
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will use two new grants to expand its Center for Constitutional Studies and enhance students’ opportunities to engage in research, coursework, and programming about First Amendment rights.
OpenStax to Use $12.5 Million Investment to Accelerate Access to Education and Drive Innovation in High-quality Digital Learning
OpenStax, a Rice University educational technology initiative, recently announced an ambitious plan to expand its free digital offerings from 42 textbooks to 90, starting with a $12.5 million investment from the Charles Koch Foundation, the Stand Together community, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and William and Flora Hewlett Foundation