News Type: Press Release

Julie RosenthalD.C. College Access ProgramPhone: 202.248.8449 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The D.C. College Success Foundation and the D.C. College Access Program (DC-CAP) today announced an investment of nearly $122 million from the…

HOUSTON — The leadership of KIPP Houston announced today that it has raised over $60 million of its $100 million campaign to support future growth for KIPP in Houston. These…

CHICAGO –- The Health Research and Educational Trust (HRET) has received a grant of $287,866 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support an international conference on the global…

Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationPhone: 206.709.3400Email: [email protected] SEATTLE — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced today that Dr. Julio Frenk, who served as Secretary of Health of Mexico from 2000 to…

In his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, Warren Buffett provides additional details about his historic pledge to five foundations, including ours. Because he wants his wealth to help improve people’s…

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that Canada’s New Government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have committed major new funding to support the Canadian HIV Vaccine…

DURHAM, N.C. — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation of Seattle will contribute $10 million to Duke University to support scholarships for undergraduates and business school students, Duke President Richard…

Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationPhone: 206.709-3400Email: [email protected] SEATTLE — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced that Alexander S. Friedman has been named Chief Financial Officer of the foundation,…

John F. BurnessDuke UniversityPhone: 919.681.3788 Charity L. PerkinsThe Duke EndowmentPhone: 704.969.2100 DURHAM, N.C. — In one of the most ambitious efforts of its kind in U.S. higher education, Duke University will…

Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationPhone: 206.709.3400Email: [email protected] NEW YORK — Honoring its excellence in providing access to knowledge and learning for residents and visitors, the Grand County Public Library in…