Career Readiness
Read the latest news about Robert F. Smith’s philanthropy as well as events and news concerning his thought leadership, philanthropic partners and charitable initiatives.
How Providing Students With Online Resources Helps Inspire STEM Careers
Pursuing a career in STEM can place students at the forefront of innovation and technology. Critical to these careers is the development of STEM skills, which can open doors to careers as inventors, astronauts, researchers and leaders in many other technology-related fields. While it is never too late to develop
How Providing Students With Online Resources Helps Inspire STEM Careers
Pursuing a career in STEM can place students at the forefront of innovation and technology. Critical to these careers is the development of STEM skills, which can open doors to careers as inventors, astronauts, researchers and leaders in many other technology-related fields. While it is never too late to develop
Grameen America: A Champion for Women Entrepreneurs
Learn more about Grameen America and how it supports female entrepreneurs throughout their entrepreneurial journeys, including overcoming barriers.
Creating Economic Prosperity for Black Businesses
Black businesses need our support. Learn more about how you can help and the organizations that are already doing their part.
Bridging the Gap With internXL: Inequities in Internships
Learn about the inequities in internship opportunities for students from underrepresented communities and how programs like internXL are addressing them.
The Importance of Becoming More Financially Literate
Learn about why it is important to become financially literate and tips to increase literacy.
The 2% Solution: How Companies Can Help Close Economic Inequities
Learn about how companies can financially help underserved communities and all Americans if they unite and donate just 2% of their profits over the course of 10 years.
Why Financial Literacy Is Important for Students
Financial literacy is a critical component for a healthy and stable future. Learn about why we need it in schools.
How Philanthropy Supports Student Success and College Affordability
Philanthropy has long played a pivotal role in making higher education more affordable and accessible. Visionary philanthropists like Johns Hopkins and Mary McLeod Bethune created opportunities for students to pursue higher education at institutions that still bear their names. The role of philanthropy in college affordability is even more important
The Moody Foundation Donated $150 Million to an HBCU
The Texas-based Moody Foundation donated $150 million to Huston-Tillotson University to support the HBCU’s students.
Smith Recognized for Leadership With the 2025 XCEL Award
Smith will be an honoree and join the XCEL Summit For Men in Orlando, FL. This event will offer leadership growth and spaces for powerful conversation.
Code.org Computer Science Education Resources
Strengthening STEM education and the pipeline of future STEM leaders is key to creating the thriving workforce and economy of the future. Programs like Code.org and internXL are essential initiatives to make this possible.
Seven Books That Inspire Bold Leadership
These book recommendations can help aspiring leaders gain the foundation of knowledge necessary to lead boldly in business and their community.
How Grameen America Empowers Women Entrepreneurs
Grameen America, a Southern Communities Initiative (SCI) partner organization, helps empower women entrepreneurs by providing access to capital and financial education.