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After suspending new grant alloacations last year, the CME Group Foundation has resumed in creating new grants to support education.
Their parent firm had turned over all $50 million in the CME trust to the MF Global customers late last year to help traders caught in brokerage defaults and support the foundation as well.
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Jbwere Poaches Talent From Perpetual, Bolstering Philanthropy Services 
JBWere has appointed two former Perpetual advisers to shore up its philanthropic client offerings at its Melbourne and Brisbane offices.Hurley was an associate partner at Per petro for more than...more
JBWere has appointed two former Perpetual advisers to shore up its philanthropic client offerings at its Melbourne and Brisbane offices.Hurley was an associate partner at Per petro for more than...more
Goal 2040: A Stronger Nation and A Brighter Future
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
Lumina aims to ensure education remains accessible, valuable, and aligned with today's workforce needs.Reaching our 2040 goal requires collaboration among educators, businesses, government agencies,...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
Lumina aims to ensure education remains accessible, valuable, and aligned with today's workforce needs.Reaching our 2040 goal requires collaboration among educators, businesses, government agencies,...more
Spotlight On... Wendy Sims-Schouten 
Professor Wendy Sims-Schouten is Head of UCL Arts and Sciences.She talks about her multi-faceted interdisciplinary work in psychology.She also discusses her upcoming book on childhood resilience, and...more
Professor Wendy Sims-Schouten is Head of UCL Arts and Sciences.She talks about her multi-faceted interdisciplinary work in psychology.She also discusses her upcoming book on childhood resilience, and...more
Nagaoka University of Technology Fostering A Culture of Innovation, Community and Diversity 
Nagaoka University of Technology offers a solid educational framework that has allowed its Japanese alumni to succeed overseas.Many of its international graduates go on to build successful careers...more
Nagaoka University of Technology offers a solid educational framework that has allowed its Japanese alumni to succeed overseas.Many of its international graduates go on to build successful careers...more
Berlin School of Business &Amp; Innovation Ma in Fashion and Luxury Brand Management 
Berlin School Of Business & Innovation offers the MA in Fashion and Luxury Brand Management.The master's programme combines theory with practical learning, focusing on ethical leadership, innovation...more
Berlin School Of Business & Innovation offers the MA in Fashion and Luxury Brand Management.The master's programme combines theory with practical learning, focusing on ethical leadership, innovation...more
Principal Karel Adds Fun and Flair to Valley View Elementary 
At Valley View Elementary, Principal Karel is making a name for himself not just as a leader, but as a fun-loving, costume-wearing principal."It comes from a want and a desire to bring school to...more
At Valley View Elementary, Principal Karel is making a name for himself not just as a leader, but as a fun-loving, costume-wearing principal."It comes from a want and a desire to bring school to...more
Bentonville Teacher Surprised With National Award, $25K Prize 
Bonnie Pollock was honored for her creative lessons and passion for education.The Milken Educator Award provides the following benefits: This can provide resources to educators and build...more
Bonnie Pollock was honored for her creative lessons and passion for education.The Milken Educator Award provides the following benefits: This can provide resources to educators and build...more
School District Prepares to Go Back After Floods 
Pike County School District plans to go back on Monday after flooding tore through the area.Kentucky requires schools to complete 170 school days and 1,064 hours of instruction.The plan currently is...more
Pike County School District plans to go back on Monday after flooding tore through the area.Kentucky requires schools to complete 170 school days and 1,064 hours of instruction.The plan currently is...more
Wheaton Precious Metals Announces Winner of Inaugural Future of Mining Challenge 
Wheaton Precious Metals announces winner of inaugural Future of Mining Challenge.This innovative grinding technology demonstrates immense potential to deliver greater efficiency with significantly...more
Wheaton Precious Metals announces winner of inaugural Future of Mining Challenge.This innovative grinding technology demonstrates immense potential to deliver greater efficiency with significantly...more
Why Business Leaders Should Demand Stronger Climate Adaptation Policies From the Federal ... 
Census data shows that 9.8% of businesses experienced monetary loss because of extreme weather in 2022.The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes estimates that 40% of small businesses never reopen.The...more
Census data shows that 9.8% of businesses experienced monetary loss because of extreme weather in 2022.The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes estimates that 40% of small businesses never reopen.The...more
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Incubator Gestates New Social Enterprises
The Good Ideas Incubator Programme will benefit new social enterprises in Scotland, with 10 new project opportunities that will transform good ideas into new social ventures.