News
Learn more about the work of Carnegie Corporation of New York, our grantees and partners. The News section offers an array of informative sources including foundation press releases, news stories mentioning the work of Carnegie Corporation or our grantees, and other information about our grantees, including reports and announcements.
Press Release
May 14, 2013
Gregorian among six to receive honorary degrees at Brandeis University’s 62nd commencement
Six honorary degrees to honor distinguished achievements in education, journalism, arts, and social justice causes Vartan Gregorian serves as president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, one... Learn More
May 14, 2013
Pace University 2013 Graduates to Hear Commencement Speakers who are Influential Icons in Education, Philanthropy, Publishing, and the Federal Judiciary
Speakers are Vartan Gregorian, President of Carnegie Corporation of New York; Joel I. Klein, CEO at Amplify; Michael Clinton, Publishing Executive at Hearst Magazines; and Malachy E. Mannion,... Learn More
May 6, 2013
Picture This! Show What Great Teaching Looks Like For Teacher Appreciation Week
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10) by sharing an inspiring photo of great teaching at Picture This! Great Teaching. ( See http://greatteaching.carnegie.org ) This year, Carnegie... Learn More
In the News
April 30, 2013
Enquirer-Good News and Bad News about the Rise of the Common Core
There’s good news and bad news about the rise of the Common Core, that new system of math and English standards people hope will reshape and restore American education. The good news: the Common... Learn More
March 11, 2013
Brash Tactics Push Immigration Movement Forward, but Foundation Support Lags
Dozens of advocacy groups, many led by young immigrants to the United States, are springing up to put pressure on Congress to change America’s citizenship laws. With both the White House and... Learn More
January 13, 2013
President Putin: Restore Openness to Nonprofit Involvement
Dear Mr. Putin, You don’t know me, but we have met. For the past nine years, you have generously hosted the Valdai International Discussion Club in Russia, giving time and attention to this... Learn More
Grantee News
April 22, 2013
ALA Names Finalists for 2013 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
The American Library Association (ALA) today announced six books as finalists for the 2013 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, awarded for the previous year's best... Learn More
April 9, 2013
A Different Side of the Immigration Debate: The New Americans Campaign
Carnegie Corporation supports the New Americans Campaign, a bi-partisan national coalition working to modernize and streamline access to naturalization services. Eric Cohen, the executive director of... Learn More
April 9, 2013
Final Next Generation Science Standards Released. State-created standards for science education in the 21st Century
On Tuesday, April 9, the final Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), a new set of voluntary, rigorous, and internationally benchmarked standards for K-12 science education, were released.... Learn More

