Michelson Found Animals Announces New CEO
Brett Yates steps into the role following the departure of longtime executive director Aimee Gilbreath who recently became president of PetSmart...
Free Textbooks: A Necessary and Possible Transformation in Higher Education
Higher Ed students can benefit from open educational resources. More than $3 billion worth of financial aid in the U.S. is spent on...
It’s Time to be Anti-Racist: Restoring Affirmative Action to Counter Systemic Racism
"It is no longer sufficient to be non-racist; now it is time for everyone to be anti-racist.” - Dr. Gary Michelson “I now realize that...
UCI LIFTED, a Spark Grantee, Extending Bachelor’s Degrees to Incarcerated Students
The University of California, Irvine’s new Leveraging Inspiring Futures Through Educational Degrees (LIFTED) program extends the opportunity to earn...
Over 600 Pets & Their Families Served at MFA’s Third Pet Wellness Day
With two of every three families owning a pet and considering a pet an important part of their family, pet food insecurity has become a growing...
2020 Michelson 20MM Foundation Smart Justice Spark Grantees
The Justice Spark awardees will address faculty turnover in prison-based higher education programs, make University of California bachelor's degrees...
Universities Should Prioritize IP Education as Vigorously as STEM
Dr. Gary K. Michelson encourages universities to prioritize intellectual property (IP) education in the same way they prioritize science,...
Leap Awards $90,000 to Diverse Pet Care Startups
15 promising pet care startups collectively receive $90,000 in grant funding after graduating from the Leap Venture Academy Bootcamp. Leap...
How a Request for Innovation Could Solve the Digital Divide
Crowdsourcing ideas and innovative solutions to provide high-speed internet access to all Californians. Dr. Gary K. Michelson is...
COVID-Safe Mobile Pet Grooming Startup Wins Leap Pitch Competition
Judges select grooming startup The Bark Shoppe as the winner of the competition’s $15,000 grand prize. The Bark Shoppe Is Building Community...
Michelson 20MM Foundation Is Supporting Racial Equity Partners
The Michelson 20MM Foundation stands with protestors and affected communities as an ally in anti-racism efforts. While millions of Americans...
Encouraging Invention Among Students – Jaseem Bhatti
Jaseem Bhatti, Michelson IP 2020 Essay Winner Inspired by the Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property, an initiative of the Michelson 20MM...