Today, on our 115th anniversary, Carnegie Corporation of New York introduces our new name — the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. See our new look and read the story behind the change at carnegie.org #Philanthropy

This #NationalComicBookDay, we're sharing the immigrant story of @JimLee, born in Seoul, raised in Missouri, and now one of the most influential figures in American comics. 💥 Did you know that foreign-born workers make up 13.1% of artists and related workers in creative occupations across the U.S.? (via @immcouncil) Explore more from the #GreatImmigrants Great Americans Comic Series: carnegie.org/article/great-i…

The 2026 class of Andrew #CarnegieFellows will conduct research into the causes of division in America. Preview some of their work: carnegie.org/article/investi… #polarization

💭 How will historians explain the origins of the war in Ukraine? On Oct. 7 at @Yale, Mary Sarotte and Kennan Institute Director @mkimmage will trace key turning points from the Soviet collapse to Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion, and consider how historians will research the war’s origins. 🗓️ Oct. 7 | 4:15–5:45 PM 📍 Yale University, Luce Hall, Room 202 Special thanks to the @ACarnegieFdn for their support. #KennanConversations #Ukraine #Russia #History

Announcing 44 grants totaling $42.3 million. Funding will support policies and organizations furthering international peace, combat extremism and hate, teach students civic skills, and develop social networks focused on connection and participation, among other topics. Read more: carnegie.org/article/andrew-…

The SSRC is excited to announce the 2026 cohort of fellows for the @SSRC_APDD program. This year’s cohort will conduct research on diverse topics related to peacebuilding in Africa, including natural resource conflict, gender, and social dynamics. ssrc.org/news/2026/09/16/ann…

As civics knowledge among our country’s students dips to historic lows, @Gilder_Lehrman is bringing the U.S. citizenship test into classrooms across the country as an educational tool and an opportunity to contemplate the meaning of citizenship. “I like the idea that the test becomes a rite of passage for everybody,” says James Basker, the president of Gilder Lehrman and a professor at Barnard College. “It ratifies our common citizenship. It’s a way of demonstrating that we’re all in this together.” Read more: carnegie.org/article/citizen…

Former @nytimes CEO Janet L. Robinson serves as chair of Carnegie’s board of trustees. In a new Q&A, she discusses the foundation's name change, grantmaking strategy, and initiatives to address political polarization. Read the interview: carnegie.org/article/janet-l…

We’re thrilled to announce our new cohort of Fellows! Supported by @ACarnegieFdn, this program builds biosecurity expertise by placing Fellows with leading global organizations to reduce biothreats. Read our full release ⤵️ pandemics.sph.brown.edu/news…

"Our public education system was intended to be the great equalizer of opportunity, but too often it has the opposite impact for low-income students," says Leslie Cornfeld, founder of @neonopportunity. From early college programs to apprenticeships that bring degrees directly to the workplace, learn how a wave of new efforts is working to make college access and completion possible for low-income students nationwide: carnegie.org/article/opening…

On September 11, 2001, the sky over New York City and across the U.S. was a crystal-clear blue. Today, 25 years later, we share this photo of the sky that connects us all as we recall and reflect on the significance of that day, our collective loss, and how we responded — with unity, resilience, and hope. Wherever you are today, we invite you to post your own photo as we join the @Sept11Memorial's annual tribute to #RememberTheSky. 911memorial.org/remember-sky

Reminder: Your library card unlocks more than books. “We’re not just a book depository,” says one #ILoveMyLibrarian honoree. “We’re here to make people’s lives better.” 🔗 ForTheLoveofLibrarians.org #LibraryCardSignUpMonth

The Carnegie Challenge for Civic Leadership invites young people in #Kenya, #Nigeria, #South Africa, and the #US aged 20 and below to apply with an idea or existing youth-led project that makes positive change in their #community! Get more info + apply! bit.ly/4zRcbV0

The New Orleans Public Library has announced that the organization received a $25,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. 📚 #readmorebooks whereyat.com/new-orleans-pub…

Dates and definitions are only the start. Help students build context, analyze evidence, strengthen their writing, and prepare for AP exams with free, updated history and civics resources from Khan Academy. khanacademy.org/humanities?u… Supported by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation.

The idea of the American Dream has become a mirage for millions. How are educational programs working to support upward mobility for students? 👇 carnegie.org/article/opening…