Briefly Noted
University M&A, the Jersey way; the college name game; donor intent in Virginia; and more.
Ron Chernow
American writer and historian (born 1949)
Summer 2012 - Briefly Noted
An Intel-ligent cancer sensor, no anthroposophy at Aberdeen, no giving up, Wikidata, and more
Conquering Polio
Private philanthropy has nearly eradicated polio an accomplishment that echoes earlier victories over smallpox and hookworm
The Rockefeller Legacy
On the centenary of the Rockefeller Foundation, it's worth remembering what its founder accomplished in his own 97 years.
Revolutionary Relevance
The Gilder Lehrman Institute and Rockefeller Foundation are connecting teens to history through the musical Hamilton