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W.K. Kellogg Foundation Gives $40 Million to Costa Rica University

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Post date September 22, 2016

A photo of numerous people waving Costa Rican flags. — Image: Shutterstock

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation awarded a $40 million grant to EARTH University, a four-year college located in Costa Rica. Established in 1986, EARTH University offers undergraduate programs in agricultural sciences and natural resources management. The University was created in response to Costa Rica’s growing environmental concerns. According to Rainforest Concern, over the past 20 years […]

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Philanthropic People: La June Montgomery Tabron

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Post date May 30, 2014

With more than twenty-six years under her belt as part of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, La June Montgomery Tabron is a major player in the world of philanthropy. This year, Tabron made history when she became the first woman and the first African American to head the Kellogg Foundation, a position that recognizes her true […]

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