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2019 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Honorees

Earhart, Anne G.

Hobson, Mellody and George Lucas

Kravis, Marie-Josée and Henry R.

Mandel, Morton L.

Smith, Robert F.

Tow, Leonard

Wood KT GBE, Sir Ian

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Historic Scottish Backdrop for Announcement of Nine Recipients of Andrew Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy

Steps away from the modest cottage where Andrew Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, Scotland, in 1835, the international family of Carnegie institutions gathered on August 12 to honor its founder’s philanthropic legacy with the announcement of the 2019 class of Andrew Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy recipients.

Catalyzing Innovation in Education and Research

The achievements of Carnegie Mellon’s students, faculty, and alumni demonstrate the power of education, just as Andrew Carnegie intended.

Disrupting Philanthropy, One Dollar at a Time

While sharing their Manhattan apartment, Mike Marian and his two roommates spent many Sunday evenings watching TV together.

Fiona & Stanley Druckenmiller: Let the Gifts do the Talking

It is a characteristically direct comment. “I think it’s a bit ironic how much praise philanthropists get because …

Philanthropy’s Fight Against Climate Change

Where there is a will, there is a way. The U.S. federal government recently announced it will pull out of the landmark Paris agreement, but environmentalist Carl Pope remains hopeful.

Carnegie’s Unique Vision: Q&A with Linda Hills

Hills discusses her involvement with the Carnegie Hero Fund and how Carnegie helped shape modern philanthropy.

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