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Howard Hughes Medical Institute Commits $60 Million to Diversify Science Education

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute wants to expand racial and ethnic diversity in undergraduate science education. Also, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation grants $50 million for credentialing and career training in Kansas City, and Wells Fargo Foundation awards $22.5

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Jury Is Out On Philanthropy And Medical Debt

The NonProfit Times

Medical debt relief programs might not be the panacea that proponents hope, despite the good intentions behind such programs. Medical debt relief has become a growing public policy priority for philanthropists and lawmakers worried about the toll on Americans’ financial, mental, and physical health.

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Medical Director Of Development Title Getting Popular

The NonProfit Times

By Samantha Hunter After the COVID-19 pandemic, there is now a greater spotlight on the medical profession and community. Prospective donors are inspired by the hard work and dedication of physicians, nurses, research scientists and medical professionals. The position is typically funded by the development office or foundation.

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University of Massachusetts Medical School Rebrands After $175M Gift

NonProfit PRO

The University of Massachusetts Medical School is commemorating an unrestricted $175 million donation from the Morningside Foundation — the philanthropic arm of venture capital and private equity firm Morningstar — that will more than double its endowment.

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McGovern Foundation Awards $66 Million to Advance A.I. for the Public Good

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Prest Also, MathWorks committed $25 million to protect and restore land throughout Massachusetts, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute promised $15 million to six research universities to bolster student success in the STEM fields.

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How A.I. Health-Care Chatbots Learn From The Questions Of An Indian Women's Organization

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

. — delivering accurate medical information. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Rafiq Maqbool/Associated Press Women learn to use a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence developed by Myna Mahila Foundation at the local women’s organization’s office in Mumbai, India. delivering accurate medical information.

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Sunderland Foundation Awards $100 Million to the U. of Kansas Cancer Center

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Prest Elissa Monroe, KU Medical Center The University of Kansas Cancer Center will use the Sunderland Foundation grant for a new hospital that will house cancer research, treatment, and patient care. Shown here, Roy Jensen, director of the cancer center.