American multinational banking and financial services holding company

Loomis Laboratory

Alfred Loomis and the Creation of Radar

4. College Should Be More Useful

Education for career success (and life happiness) is what young people want. Too many now say college does little for them on either front.

Religion

Notable contributions to religious causes from the Philanthropy Hall of Fame

From Homeless to Employed

In a Q&A, the founder of one of today s most effective anti-poverty programs gets down to business

Fall 2017 - Briefly Noted

Veterans and chefs help in Houston. Broken instrument symphony. Ronald McDonald House marathons. Midwest wildlife preservation.

Business Marries Charity

The hopes and hazards of bringing market mechanisms to philanthropy

Summer 2014 - School Magic

Donors give children the scholarships they need to excel in school and beyond

Spring 2013 - Briefly Noted

Tuition at the Cooper Union, Bill Gates annual letter, Bloomberg at Johns Hopkins, and more

Fall 2013 - Briefly Noted

Ethics from Singer. Giving tips from Buffett. Billions from Christians. Careers for the homeless.