The 2024 Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting is now accepting nominations. Underwritten by Michelson Philanthropies, the $5,000 prize honors a writer for a body of work which, for reasons of accuracy, enterprise, insight, and narrative power,...
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Seasons Greetings from Michelson Philanthropies: December Newsletter
Seasons greetings. During this holiday season, we extend warm wishes for happiness and good health. Over the past year, the Michelson Center for Public Policy, together with our partners, made significant strides in supporting the enactment of laws to foster a...
Pet Ownership Disputes: Why Is It So Much More Difficult to Determine Ownership of a Kitten than a Klimt?
By Brian Chase, Michelson Philanthropies What do a puppy and a Picasso have in common? At first glance, not much. As a general rule, a puppy is not a great investment vehicle. A painting by Picasso, on the other hand, is terrible at snuggling. Very few large...
Michelson Found Animals’ Better Neighbor Project Honors and Serves Veterans and Their Pets
Michelson Philanthropies and its network of foundations extend their heartfelt thanks to the men and women who have served in our nation's armed forces. Their commitment, dedication, and sacrifices are the bedrock of America's storied history. Michelson Found Animals...
From Immigrant to Beauty Entrepreneur: Sylwia Wiesenberg’s Success Story
Welcome to Beautiful Journey, a podcast series presented by FirstGen, a Michelson Philanthropies initiative dedicated to uplifting immigrant women's stories. Host Alya Michelson shares the unique stories of women from all walks of life, hoping to inspire and provide...
The Power of 20 Million Minds: A Leader in the Fight for Textbook Affordability, Digital Equity, and Smart Justice
Michelson 20MM has emerged as a leader in the fight for textbook affordability. Now it’s working toward digital equity and smart justice for all This story originally appeared in the 2023-2024 Michelson Philanthropies Impact Report. Dr. Gary K. Michelson understands...
NASW 2023: A Celebration of Excellence in Science Journalism
By Michelson Philanthropies Michelson Philanthropies recently attended the 2023 National Association of Science Writers conference in Boulder, Colorado. The four-day event, which took place at the University of Colorado Boulder, delivered a comprehensive look...
Michelson Philanthropies Continues Support for Student Education in Africa with Latest Grants
By Michelson Philanthropies Michelson Philanthropies founder Dr. Gary Michelson and co-chair Alya Michelson recently made a pair of donations to charities dedicated to improving education for students in Africa. In 2023, Michelson Philanthropies provided the first...
From Immigrant to Entrepreneur: Lola Adeyemo’s Journey of Success
Welcome to Beautiful Journey, an inspirational podcast series presented by FirstGen, a Michelson Philanthropies initiative dedicated to uplifting immigrant women’s stories. By sharing these unique female immigrant stories, host Alya Michelson hopes to inspire and...
Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative: Monthly News Roundup – September 2023
By Michelson Found Animals (Blog posts originally published on petsandhousing.org) September has been an active month for the Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI). Thanks to the valuable input received from rental housing operators and ongoing tenant...
Michelson 20MM Foundation: Monthly News Roundup – September 2023
By Michelson 20MM Foundation (Blog posts originally published on 20mm.org) The Michelson 20MM Foundation is widening access to education by advocating for open educational resources, broadband development, and policies that support vulnerable students...
Michelson Prize Recipient Dr. Murad Mamedov Advances Research on T Cells with New Nature Study
By Michelson Medical Research Foundation “When I was around the age of 14, I saw a profile in a magazine about an immunologist who was doing exciting work,” says 2019 Michelson Prizes awardee Murad Mamedov, Ph.D. “It was very interestingly framed in the context of...