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September 23, 2020
The Sonnet Series Coloring Book
Inspired by our online exhibition Oscar Bluemner’s Sonnet Series, we bring you the latest coloring book from the Vilcek Foundation: The Sonnet Series Coloring Book. News
September 7, 2020
Announcing the 2021 Vilcek Foundation Prizewinners
The 2021 Vilcek Foundation Prizes celebrate the outstanding career achievements of immigrant leaders in filmmaking, biomedical science, and public service. News
September 7, 2020
2021 Vilcek Foundation Prizes in Biomedical Science Recognize Immigrant Leaders in STEM
$250,000 in Vilcek Foundation Prizes awarded to Ruth Lehmann, Mohamed Abou Donia, Ibrahim Cissé, and Silvi Rouskin. Press Release
September 7, 2020
Vilcek Foundation Awards $250,000 in Prizes to Immigrant Filmmakers
Visionary cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto receives the 2021 Vilcek Prize in Filmmaking. The Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Filmmaking are awarded to Juan Pablo González, Miko Revereza, and Nanfu Wang. Press Release
September 7, 2020
Vilcek Foundation Awards the 2021 Vilcek Prize for Excellence in Public Service to Andrew Yang
Entrepreneur, author, and non-profit leader Andrew Yang is the recipient of the 2021 Vilcek Prize for Excellence in Public Service for his leadership in advancing progressive ideas addressing issues from wealth inequality to autism awareness in the United States. Press Release
August 6, 2020
New research offers minimally invasive approach to deep brain stimulation
Creative Promise Prizewinner Viviana Gradinaru receives the Science & PINS Prize for Neuromodulation, for her innovative Parkinson’s Research Media Coverage
August 5, 2020
Odili Donald Odita: From Periphery to Center
Artist Odili Donald Odita will present newly commissioned artwork in the form of colorful flags. The exhibition, "From Periphery to Center," will be displayed at two locations – Laumeier Sculpture Park in Sunset Hills, MO and Jeske Sculpture Park in Ferguson, MO. Media Coverage
July 24, 2020
The explosion of new coronavirus tests that could help to end the pandemic
Feng Zhang, CRISPR co-discoverer and 2018 recipient of the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise, developed an assay for the coronavirus to help researchers develop testing kits. Media Coverage
July 5, 2020
Newsmaker: Yaa Gyasi
Creative Promise Prizewinner Yaa Gyasi's latest work deals with addiction, depression, and faith. Media Coverage
July 15, 2020
Dr. Vivek Murthy: The Power of Human Connection
Meet Dr. Vivek Murthy, 19th Surgeon General of the United States and recipient of the 2020 Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare. News
July 1, 2020
Celebrating Independence: Great Immigrants, Great Americans
Prize Recipients Carmen C. Bambach and Yaa Gyasi are honored by Carnegie Corporation's 2020 "Great Immigrants, Great Americans," campaign, which celebrates the many ways in which immigrants enrich our culture, invigorate our democracy, and contribute to our communities. News
June 26, 2020