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2026 Kresge Eminent Artist Tyree Guyton stands in front of one of his colorful paintings.

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Pathbreaking painter, arts activist and Heidelberg Project founder Tyree Guyton tapped as 2026 Kresge Eminent Artist

January 29, 2026

Detroit

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A quote card with a photo of California College Guidance Initiative CEO Tessa Carmen DeRoy and the quote: "Those students had done everything right. They overcame the odds. They earned high grades. And yet they were derailed by an administrative error, something adults could have prevented.”

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From 114 students to 3.2M: How a modest philanthropic bet helped spur a statewide engine for student success

January 8, 2026

Education

Two photos and the text: Welcome: Health Program Officer Jan Delatorre and Human Services Program Officer Demetrius Starling

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New program officers join Kresge’s Health, Human Services teams

January 22, 2026

Health, Human Services

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Quote card with the photo, name and title of Laurie Mazur, Editor, Island Press, and the quote: "Federal funding must adapt to the realities of engaging with under-resourced communities. That means allowing grant funds to be used for stipends, food, childcare, and other efforts to boost community participation."

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Justice40: Getting federal funds for climate investments to communities that need it most

September 4, 2024

Environment

A graphic with text and a photo: Congratualtions! Shamar Bibbins, Managing Director Environment Program (Effective Sept. 30)

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National climate leader Shamar A. Bibbins promoted to managing director of Kresge’s Environment Program

June 17, 2024

Environment

A graphic with text and photo of: Congratulations on your retirement and thank you! Lois DeBacker, Managing Director, Environment Program

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National climate funder Lois DeBacker to retire after 33 years in environmental philanthropy

June 3, 2024

Environment

Quote card: “At Kresge, we imagine a future where everyone is protected from the short- and long-term effects of climate change because their communities have proactively transitioned to renewable energy, prepared for climate change impacts, and done so by elevating equity as a critical priority. We view climate change as a threat to opportunity, particularly for people of low wealth and people of color." - Lois DeBacker, Managing Director, Environment Program

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Looking back: The evolution of Kresge’s environmental funding

May 15, 2024

Centennial, Environment

Investing with a Climate Resilient Lens

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Foundation CEOs Rapson and Lindborg discuss their shared commitment to climate resilience

February 5, 2024

Environment