Developing Strategies to Fight Corruption How can developing nations fight systemic corruption? Pepperdine University’s Robert Klitgaard recently examined case studies in Greece, Argentina, Thailand, and countries around the globe. Klitgaard’s lecture, sponsored by the Charles Koch Foundation, is part of a series exploring economic development issues. Read the announcement here.
Princeton Professor Discusses Equality Azusa Pacific University hosted Princeton professor Danielle Allen for a lecture on her book, Our Declaration: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality. Allen is a preeminent scholar in political theory whose recent work was reviewed by noted historian Gordon S. Wood in The New York Review of Books. … Continued
Nader, Norquist to Headline University Conference The Charles Koch Foundation will sponsor the upcoming “Capitalism, Crony Capitalism, and the Common Good” conference at Lindenwood University. As keynote speakers, Ralph Nader and Grover Norquist will address the challenges and ethics involved in modern business. Rachel Douchant, director of the university’s Liberty and Ethics Center, said the … Continued
Georgia College Announces Partnership to Support Minority Business Program Georgia College will partner with the Charles Koch Foundation to support the Minority Youth and Business Program, which has run for three decades. A weeklong course hosted by the university each summer, the program teaches high school students fundamental business skills and principles. Read the article here.
Arizona State University Announces Center for the Study of Economic Liberty Arizona State University has announced the creation of the Center for the Study of Economic Liberty. Jointly supported by the Charles Koch and the W.P. Carey Foundations, the Center will explore how “economics, policy, and general well-being are influenced by individuals’ ability to make … Continued
CKF Grant Recipient Named Finalist For National Teaching Award Chris Surprenant, associate professor of philosophy at the University of New Orleans, has been named a finalist for Questia’s “Most Valuable Professors” award. The national contest asked students to nominate “professors who have had the biggest impact on their education.” Surprenant is the director and founder … Continued
Philanthropy Roundtable Highlights CKF’s Well-Being Work Philanthropy Roundtable profiled a few of the Foundation’s efforts to explore and understand an important question – what drives societal well-being? As part of this work, the Foundation has supported opportunities for students with some of higher education’s leading institutions including UNCF, the Catholic University of America, and Fayetteville … Continued
Hope College’s Markets and Morality Group Receives Grant Hope College’s Markets and Morality group has received a grant to support programming and outreach. The grant will provide opportunities for students to attend conferences and expand the guest speaker and film programs. Founded in 2013, Markets and Morality has seen strong interest from students as it … Continued
Students at High Point University created a new application that allows iPads to communicate without using an internet connection. The students’ work was part of the university’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Works program that helps students develop skills for their future careers. One creator of the application, Reza Moghtaderi Esfahani, said the experience helped him … Continued
Arizona State University announced this month the launch of a new center. The Center for Political Thought and Leadership, headed by Professor Donald T. Critchlow, will focus on issues such as the foundations of civic engagement and “will encourage community involvement, create a network to foster students’ careers, and provide a path for scholars to … Continued
