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Founding Partners

We're grateful to all our funders, especially the universities that in 2014 saw the potential of The Conversation to become a powerful new channel for informing the public about the latest research and insights from academic researchers and scientists.

Binghamton University, State University of New York

A world-class institution, Binghamton University offers students a broad, interdisciplinary education with an international perspective and one of the most vibrant research programs in the nation. Ranked… More

Michigan State University

Michigan State University Spartans work to advance the common good in uncommon ways. The nation’s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratised higher education and helped… More

Penn State

Penn State is a multi-campus public research university that educates students from Pennsylvania, the nation and the world. It improves the well-being and health of individuals and communities through… More

Texas A&M University

Texas A&M is the state’s oldest public university and largest university, and one of the largest in the nation: a research-intensive, land-grant institution with 68,400 students, including 14,900 in… More

The Ohio State University

Founded in 1870, The Ohio State University is one of the world’s most comprehensive public research universities. Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s top 20 public… More

Tufts University

Founded in 1852, Tufts University is a nationally ranked, student-centered research university with a global perspective, a thriving life sciences enterprise and deep scholarship in the arts and humanities… More

UMass Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst, founded in 1863, is the flagship of the five-campus UMass system. Home to the Commonwealth Honors College, UMass Amherst incorporates modern teaching methods involving… More

University of Florida

The University of Florida is a top-10 public, land-grant research university and the state’s oldest and most comprehensive higher education institution. With 16 colleges and more than 170 research centers… More

University of Michigan

Founded in 1817, the University of Michigan is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading research universities. The hallmark of the university is the breadth of excellence across its 19 schools and… More

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University is a private research university of about 6,500 undergraduates and 5,300 graduate and professional students. The university comprises 10 schools, a distinguished medical center, a… More

Funders

We're grateful to the foundations and donors that have over the years supported different aspects of our mission to promote the free flow of information.

Alfred P Sloan Foundation

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is a philanthropic, not-for-profit grantmaking institution based in New York City. Established in 1934 by Alfred Pritchard Sloan Jr., then-President and Chief Executive Officer… More

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

The Andrew W. Foundation endeavors to strengthen, promote, and, where necessary, defend the contributions of the humanities and the arts to human flourishing and to the well-being of diverse and democratic… More

Arnold Ventures

Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy working to improve the lives of all Americans by pursuing evidence-based solutions to maximize opportunity and minimize injustice. More

Burroughs Wellcome Fund

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

Carnegie Corporation of New York is America’s oldest grantmaking foundation, established in 1911 by Andrew Carnegie to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding. In keeping with… More

CO2 Foundation

A family philanthropy providing support for scientifically sound, potentially game-changing responses to the global climate emergency, the CO2 Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and pioneering… More

Donors to The Conversation U.S.

The Conversation U.S. gratefully acknowledges the donations of all our supporters. Their generous gifts have helped us to grow and sustained our vital work of spreading the knowledge of academic experts… More

Ford Foundation

The Ford Foundation is an independent, nonprofit grant-making organization. For more than 80 years it has worked with courageous people on the frontlines of social change worldwide, guided by its mission… More

Gates Foundation

The Gates Foundation works with partner organizations worldwide to tackle critical problems in four program areas. Its Global Development Division works to help the world's poorest people lift themselves… More

Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation believes in bold ideas that create enduring impact in the areas of science, environmental conservation and patient care. Intel co-founder Gordon and his wife Betty… More

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute plays a powerful role in advancing scientific research and education in the United States. Its scientists, located across the United States and around the world, have… More

Knight Foundation

Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts. We believe that democracy thrives when people and communities… More

Lilly Endowment Inc.

Lilly Endowment Inc. is an Indianapolis-based private philanthropic foundation created in 1937 to further its founders’ commitment to community development, education and religion. Its grantmaking in religion… More

Lumina Foundation

Lumina Foundation is an independent, private foundation in Indianapolis that is committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. We envision a system that is easy to… More

Morgridge Institute for Research

As an independent research organization, the Morgridge Institute for Research explores uncharted scientific territory to discover tomorrow’s cures. In affiliation with the University of Wisconsin-Madison… More

NIHCM Foundation

The National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to transforming health care through evidence and collaboration. More

Rita Allen Foundation

The Rita Allen Foundation invests in transformative ideas in their earliest stages to leverage their growth and promote breakthrough solutions to significant problems. It enables early-career biomedical… More

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

For more than 40 years the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has worked to improve the health and health care of all Americans. We are striving to build a national Culture of Health that will enable all Americans… More

Science Sandbox

Science Sandbox is dedicated to inspiring a deeper interest in science, especially among those who don’t think of themselves as science enthusiasts. It supports and collaborates with programs that unlock… More

Spencer Foundation

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The Hearst Foundation, Inc.

The Hearst Foundations are national philanthropic resources for organizations working in the fields of culture, education, health and social services. The Hearst Foundations identify and fund outstanding… More

The Henry Luce Foundation

The Henry Luce Foundation was established in 1936 by Henry R. Luce, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Time Inc., to honor his parents who were missionary educators in China. The Foundation builds upon… More

The Lemelson Foundation

Based in Portland, The Lemelson Foundation uses the power of invention to improve lives. Inspired by the belief that invention can solve many of the biggest economic and social challenges of our time… More

Walton Family Foundation

The Walton Family Foundation is a family-led foundation. The children and grandchildren of its founders, Sam and Helen Walton, lead the foundation and create access to opportunity for people and communities… More

Members

We’re grateful to the universities that support The Conversation’s vital work. If your university would be interested in exploring membership, please contact Eric Zack, Director of University Relations.

Adler University

Adler University is a global higher education institution that develops breakaway thinkers who create scalable solutions to strengthen communities, advance public health initiatives, and collective well-being… More

American University

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally renowned faculty and a reputation for creating meaningful… More

American University Kogod School of Business

We believe in learning by doing. Kogod’s programs are firmly grounded in experiential learning, giving you the real-world skills you need to develop or advance your business expertise. Kogod offers a full-time… More

American University School of Communication

Based in Washington, D.C., the American University School of Communication offers a comprehensive approach to media practice, production and research, with bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and certificate… More

American University School of International Service

American University’s School of International Service (SIS) is a top-10 school of international affairs located in Washington, D.C. Since our founding in 1957, we have answered President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s… More

American University School of Public Affairs

The School of Public Affairs at American University has a storied legacy that informs our values and approach. In 1934, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt began implementing New Deal programs that sought… More

Amherst College

Amherst College prepares students to use ideas to make a difference in the world. Located in a bustling university town in rural Western Massachusetts, Amherst is one of the premier U.S. liberal arts colleges… More

Arizona State University

Arizona State University (commonly referred to as ASU or Arizona State) is a national space-grant institution and public metropolitan research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the… More

Babson College

At Babson, we believe that entrepreneurship can be a powerful force within organizations of all types and sizes, in established businesses as well as new ventures. In any industry, in any position, it… More

Boise State University

Boise State University is a public, metropolitan research university located in the heart of Idaho’s capital city. We offer an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees and experiences that foster student… More

Bowdoin College

Bowdoin College has been educating leaders on the coast of Maine since the dawn of the American republic. Founded in 1794, Bowdoin is a highly selective college of approximately 1,800 students of distinction… More

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a global research university with more than 12,000 students, 95,000 alumni, and 5,000 faculty and staff. CMU has been a birthplace of innovation since its founding in… More

Clemson University

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University enrolls more than 27,000 students across the state of South Carolina and has an endowment of over $1 billion. The… More

Coastal Carolina University

The rigorous pursuit of research is a deeply integrated component of the CCU educational experience. In each of our academic programs, participation in scholarly research and creative works shapes the… More

College of Charleston

Located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized, public liberal arts and sciences university. Founded in 1770, the College is among the… More

College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross (holycross.edu), located in Worcester, Mass., is among the nation’s leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of… More

Colorado State University

Founded in 1870 as the Colorado Agricultural College, Colorado State University is now among the nation's leading research universities. Located in Fort Collins, CSU currently enrolls about 22,650 undergraduate… More

Dickinson College

Dickinson is a nationally recognized liberal-arts college chartered in 1783 in Carlisle, Pa. Our distinctive liberal-arts approach translates into a competitive edge—95% of graduates are in a job, internship… More

Drake University

Drake University is a midsize, private university in Des Moines, Iowa, enrolling nearly 3,000 undergraduate and more than 1,800 graduate students. Students choose from over 70 majors, minors, and concentrations… More

Drexel University

Drexel University (DU) is a private research university with located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Founded in 1891, Drexel is widely renowned for its focus on technology and experiential learning… More

Emerson College

Emerson College is uniquely dedicated to the arts and communication, educating and inspiring storytellers and artists to impact and advance creative industries and media throughout the world. Distinguished… More

Florida International University

Florida International University (FIU) is an American public research university in Greater Miami, Florida, in the United States, with its main campus in University Park in Miami-Dade County. Florida International… More

Georgia Institute of Technology

The Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the US's top research universities, distinguished by its commitment to improving the human condition through advanced science and technology. Georgia Tech's… More

Gonzaga University

Gonzaga University is an exemplary learning community that educates students for lives of leadership and service for the common good. In keeping with its Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic heritage and identity… More

Hamilton College

Hamilton College, located in Clinton, New York, is one of the nation’s oldest and most highly regarded liberal arts colleges. Approximately 2,000 students explore their interests and define their goals… More

Indiana University

Founded in 1820, Indiana University is one of the world's foremost public institutions. With more than 112,000 students and 19,000 employees statewide, IU continues to pursue its core missions of education… More

Institute for Humane Studies

How much can free peoples achieve? That question has animated the Institute for Humane Studies since 1961. Founded by Dr. F. A. “Baldy” Harper, a former economics professor at Cornell University, IHS was… More

Iowa State University

Iowa State is an international university with a friendly welcoming personality. Students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries come to Ames, Iowa, to choose from 100 majors, study with world-class… More

Kennesaw State University

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 45,000 students. Kennesaw State is a member of the University… More

Macalester College

Macalester College was founded in 1874 and is one of very few selective liberal arts and sciences colleges located in the heart of a major metropolitan area. Macalester's demanding academic program and… More

Miami University

Established in 1809, Miami University is consistently ranked among the top 50 national public universities by the U.S. News & World Report for providing students with an Ivy League-quality education… More

Middlebury College

Middlebury College, founded in 1800, is a Vermont-based undergraduate educational institution known for its leadership in language education, international studies, and environmental studies. The college… More

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University is a comprehensive, doctoral-degree-granting university offering to a diverse and capable student body a wide range of opportunities and challenges for learning and growth… More

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Founded in 1870 as Missouri School of Mines, Missouri University of Science and Technology primarily educated mining engineers and surveyors. The campus really started to grow right after World War II… More

Morehouse School of Medicine

Morehouse School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Ga., was founded in 1975 as the Medical Education Program at Morehouse College. In 1981, MSM became an independently chartered institution. MSM is among… More

Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University–Stillwater is a land-grant, sun-grant, coeducational public research university located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA. OSU was founded in 1890 under the Morrill Act. More

Purdue University

Purdue University, a top public research institution, offers higher education at its highest proven value. Committed to affordability, the university has frozen tuition and most fees at 2012-13 levels… More

Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 9,000 students in 110 degree programs through its Schools… More

Rice University

Located on a 300-acre forested campus in Houston, Rice University is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has highly respected schools of Architecture… More

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls about 19,000 students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional… More

Smithsonian Institution

Since its founding in 1846, the Smithsonian Institution has been committed to inspiring generations through knowledge and discovery. The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum, education and research… More

Temple University

Temple offers students a dynamic and nurturing learning environment with the support of a renowned faculty, dedicated academic advisors focused on setting a clear path to graduation and a broad curriculum… More

Trinity College

Trinity College looks like a traditional New England liberal arts school, but we act in some untraditional ways. Our commitment to urban-global education, for example, is groundbreaking, as is our interdisciplinary… More

University at Albany, State University of New York

The University at Albany is one of the most diverse public research institutions in the nation and a national leader in educational equity and social mobility. UAlbany faculty and students are advancing… More

University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo is one of America’s leading research universities, a flagship of the State University of New York. UB’s 30,000 students pursue their academic interests through more than 300 undergraduate… More

University of California, Los Angeles

We doubt the critics, reject the status quo and see opportunity in dissatisfaction. Our campus, faculty and students are driven by optimism. It is not naïve; it is essential. And it has fueled every accomplishment… More

University of California, Santa Barbara

UCSB is one of only 61 institutions elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities. And the Newsweek guide to America's best colleges has named UCSB one of the country's… More

University of Colorado

At the foot of the Rocky Mountains, the University of Colorado Boulder is nationally recognized as one of only 36 AAU public research universities. Established in 1876, CU Boulder is a Tier 1 public research… More

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

The University of Colorado Anschutz is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado… More

University of Connecticut

The University of Connecticut is a national leader among public research universities, where more than 30,000 students are enrolled in over 100 undergraduate majors and 86 graduate fields of study, are… More

University of Dayton

Founded in 1850, the University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic, Marianist research university deeply committed to the common good. Our faith is a beacon that guides us and leads us to act and build community… More

University of Denver

The University of Denver, founded in 1864, is the oldest and largest private university in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States. DU offers innovative and rigorous undergraduate, graduate and… More

University of Illinois Chicago

Located in the heart of one of the world’s great cities, the University of Illinois Chicago is the Chicago's largest university and only public research institution. Its 16 academic colleges serve more… More

University of Iowa

The University of Iowa is one of America's premier public research universities. Founded in 1847, and a member of the Association of American Universities since 1909 and the Big Ten Conference since 1899… More

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

UMBC is a leading public research university known for innovative teaching, relevant research across disciplines, and a supportive community that empowers and inspires inquisitive minds. UMBC serves 14,000… More

University of Massachusetts

The University of Massachusetts is a world-class public research university committed to advancing knowledge and transforming lives. Through its world-class educational programs, groundbreaking research… More

University of Michigan-Dearborn

University of Michigan-Dearborn is a caring, inclusive, student-focused institution. We are committed to excellence in teaching, learning, research and scholarship, as well as access, affordability and… More

University of Mississippi

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) is the flagship university for the state of Mississippi. A world-class public research university, the institution has a long history of producing… More

University of North Dakota

The University of North Dakota is the chief opportunity engine for its students and the State of North Dakota. Founded in 1883 – six years before North Dakota statehood – UND is among the nation’s premier… More

University of Notre Dame

Founded in 1842, the University of Notre Dame is the nation’s leading Catholic research university, providing a distinctive voice in higher education that is at once rigorously intellectual, boldly moral… More

University of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded on the edge of the American frontier as the Pittsburgh Academy in… More

University of Rhode Island

The University of Rhode Island is the state's flagship institution of higher education, and its only public university. As such, we are uniquely positioned, ready and able to provide innovative ideas… More

University of Richmond

The University of Richmond prepares determined achievers. All Richmond Spiders possess a distinct set of traits –– ambition, curiosity, and determination –– and we take pride in cultivating these skills… More

University of South Carolina

Among America’s oldest and most comprehensive public universities, USC Columbia is the major research institution of the University of South Carolina system and its largest campus, enrolling approximately… More

University of Southern California

Located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, the University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. USC enrolls more… More

University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university. UT serves the state, the nation, and the world by educating students, enhancing culture, and making a difference in… More

University of Texas Arlington

As the largest university in North Texas and second largest in The University of Texas System, UTA is located in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth, challenging our students to engage with the world around… More

University of Virginia

The University of Virginia is an iconic public institution of higher education, boasting nationally ranked schools and programs, a proud history as a renowned research university and leaders who are well-prepared… More

University of Wisconsin–Madison

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public, land-grant institution that offers a complete spectrum of studies through 13 schools and colleges. With more than 49,000 students from every U.S. state… More

University of Wisconsin-Stout

At UW-Stout, students do more than earn a degree—they do on day one. From hands-on applied learning and research to career-focused experiences, Stout connects tomorrow’s leaders with the opportunities… More

USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

Located in Los Angeles, the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is a national leader in education and scholarship in the fields of communication, journalism, public diplomacy and public… More

USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Southern California. The largest, oldest and most diverse of USC’s 19 schools, USC Dornsife is composed of more than… More

Wake Forest University

Offering the personal attention of a small liberal arts college, coupled with the breadth and global relevancy of a leading research institution, Wake Forest claims the distinction of being the nation's… More

Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis is among the world’s leaders in teaching, research, patient care and service to society. WashU is distinctive in its purpose-driven scholarship across a wide range of… More

Wellesley College

"Not to be ministered unto but to minister," proclaims Wellesley's motto, capturing in four Latin words the College's mission: To provide an excellent liberal arts education for women who will make a difference… More

Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand. Our student body of approximately 3,000 undergraduate… More

Western Governors University

Founded in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors, Western Governors University is the nation’s leading nonprofit institution providing accessible high-quality education at a low cost. From day one, WGU’s online, competency-based… More

West Virginia University

As West Virginia's only R1 land-grant institution, West Virginia University advances education, healthcare, prosperity and purpose for all. WVU brings solutions to real-life problems by providing access… More

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