W.K. Kellogg Foundation: News Releases

W.K. Kellogg Foundation announces Mission Driven Investment in SeeChange Health

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:24:00 GMT

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation today announced an impact investment in SeeChange Health through its Mission Driven Investing (MDI) platform.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation names Linh C. Nguyen as vice president of Learning & Impact

Wed, 29 May 2013 11:10:00 GMT

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) announces the selection of Linh C. Nguyen as vice president of Learning & Impact, and an officer of the foundation.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation names Alvin H. Warren as program officer of New Mexico programs

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:25:00 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) of Battle Creek, Mich., today announced Alvin H. Warren as its new program officer for New Mexico programs.

Scholars and activists host issue area sessions at W.K. Kellogg Foundation America Healing Conference

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:32:00 GMT

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s 2013 America Healing Conference kicked into high gear with a day that included 10 concurrent issue-specific sessions.

Scholars, legal activists at W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s America Healing Conference cite the role of human narratives in the historic Supreme Court decisions on race

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:10:00 GMT

A panel of scholars and legal activists today reminded civil rights, social justice and community leaders at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s America Healing Conference of the critical role that “human narratives” played in historic Supreme Court decisions that ended public segregation in the United States and opened the doors to racial progress.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation conference urges Americans to heal racial wounds and work together toward an equitable future

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:52:00 GMT

W.K. Kellogg Foundation participates in key discussions at NBC News’ Education Nation New Orleans Summit

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:09:00 GMT

NBC News’ Education Nation On-the-Road tour arrives in New Orleans this week, where W.K. Kellogg Foundation leaders will engage with NBC News correspondents, the region’s thought leaders, educators, students and other stakeholders in discussions around improving educational opportunities and outcomes for children in southeastern Louisiana.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation names Rui Mesquita Cordeiro as director of Latin America and Caribbean programs

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:19:00 GMT

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation announces the selection of Mr. Rui Mesquita Cordeiro as the director of Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) programs.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation participates in discussion on early childhood education at NBC News’ Education Nation - Detroit

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:37:00 GMT

Leaders of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will engage on Friday with NBC News correspondents, the region’s top thought leaders and education and community stakeholders in discussions around improving educational opportunities and outcomes for children at NBC News’ Education Nation – Detroit.

Saїd Business School, University of Oxford and W.K. Kellogg Foundation announce launch of the Oxford Impact Investing Programme

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:15:00 GMT

The Saїd Business School at the University of Oxford and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), one of the world’s largest foundations, announce a partnership to launch the Oxford Impact Investing Programme.

Poll: Americans overwhelmingly want more support for breastfeeding at work, in hospitals and in public

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:30:00 GMT

More than 60 percent of Americans believe workplaces, hospitals and other public spaces are key to making breastfeeding easier for moms, according to a poll released Thursday by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation names Kathryn Krecke as corporate secretary and general counsel

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:22:00 GMT

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) announces the selection of Kathryn Krecke as corporate secretary and general counsel, and an officer of the foundation. She will report to WKKF President and CEO Sterling K. Speirn.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation statement on President Obama’s renewed commitment to early childhood education in annual State of the Union address

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:16:00 GMT

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) commends President Obama on his expressed commitment to early childhood education during his annual State of the Union Address. WKKF believes this is an important and essential first step in ensuring that all children have a fair chance at success in school and life.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation announces regional office opening in Jackson, Miss.

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:46:00 GMT

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) announced today the opening of its new Mississippi and New Orleans regional office, based in Jackson, Miss.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation 2012 annual report essayists explore “Who Knows What About Community?”

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:21:00 GMT

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation announces publication of its 2012 annual report, entitled “Understanding Vulnerable Children: Who Knows What About Community?”

Megan Russell Johnson joins the W.K. Kellogg Foundation as co-lead for Battle Creek programming

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:46:00 GMT

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation today announced that Megan Russell Johnson has joined the foundation as a co-lead for grantmaking efforts in Battle Creek.

Statement Regarding New Journal of the American Dental Association Dental Therapist Research

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:55:00 GMT

The recent study published by the American Dental Association in the Jan. 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association, reinforces what numerous studies have shown previously: that dental therapists provide safe, quality care on par with dentists for the procedures they are trained to perform.

Michigan Education Achievement Authority statement by W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:08:00 GMT

At the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) we are committed to creating conditions that prepare children for long-term success and independence. Paramount to this effort in our home state of Michigan is making sure all kids are supported by a quality education system that is accountable and held to consistent, high standards across the state.

Dr. Gail Christopher selected to participate in TEDMED Great Challenges Series

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:30:00 GMT

Dr. Gail Christopher, vice president-program strategy for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, was selected to participate in the TEDMED Great Challenges Program, a series of high-profile online discussions around 20 complex challenges in health and medicine.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation announces promotions, new hires in program, communications and operations teams

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:53:00 GMT

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) today announced 13 recent staff promotions or new hires in programming, communications and operations.

Growing Power awarded $5 million grant to grow community food projects across U.S.

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Growing Power, a pioneer nonprofit in modern urban agriculture, today announced a five-year, $5 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation names Kara I. Carlisle as director of New Mexico programs, Robby Rodriguez as program officer for New Mexico programs

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— The W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Mich., today announced Kara I. Carlisle as its new director of New Mexico programs. She will lead a team managing the foundation’s place-based grantmaking efforts throughout the state.

Statewide community groups rally to put kids first with “Together for New Mexico’s Children” campaign

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:59:00 GMT

Dozens of community organizations dedicated to health, education and economic opportunity today launched “Together for New Mexico’s Children,” a campaign that aims to unite state residents in building a bright future for the state and its young people.

Michigan teaching fellowship brings high-caliber science and math teachers to the state’s neediest schools

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:32:00 GMT

Today, a fighter pilot, a pastor, a biologist, a sea kayak instructor and others from a variety of backgrounds are rising to meet the challenge of improving the effectiveness of science, technology, engineering and math teaching in the state of Michigan.

Americans overwhelmingly support doubling food stamp value at farmers markets

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:25:00 GMT

Three-quarters of Americans support a nationwide program to double the value of SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) when used at farmers markets, according to a recent survey commissioned by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.