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McNulty Prize Catalyst Fund for Emerging Leaders Announces 2025 Awardees

A total of $120,000 will be awarded to six recipients working in the United States, South Africa, the Philippines, and Guatemala.

New Research Revealed at Planet Media Summit Demonstrates Young People Not Confident in their Understanding of Climate Change or Solutions

Only 12% of young people feel they know a lot about the causes of climate change, and only 10% feel they know a lot about the solutions, according to a report released at the Aspen Institute’s Planet Media Summit. 

Planet Media Summit to Showcase Power of Media & Education to Help Young People Navigate a Changing Climate

From April 9-11, leaders in media, education, climate, and more will convene in Los Angeles for a content screening, a day of programming discussing how storytelling can inspire hope and action, and visits to LAUSD schools to see climate learning in action. 

Aspen Ideas: Health Announces Newest Round of Speakers for 2025

Aspen Ideas: Health announced its latest set of experts and practitioners who will come to Aspen this June 22-25 to speak on health opportunities.

From Workers to Owners: Aspen Institute & Rutgers University to Host Groundbreaking Employee Ownership Ideas Forum

The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program and the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing at Rutgers University are pleased to announce the third Employee Ownership Ideas Forum, a virtual and in person event on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, April 9 at 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. EDT and Thursday, April 10th at 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EDT at the Aspen Institute office in Washington, DC. 

Report Documents Half a Billion Dollars Invested in Intergenerational Economic Mobility

Today, Ascend at the Aspen Institute released a report, The 2Gen Investment Case: Making the Most of Capital in All Its Forms, documenting the $500 million public and private sectors have invested in two-generation (2Gen) approaches over the past decade. 

First Speakers Announced for “Planet Media Summit,” Supporting Climate Literacy and Positive Messaging in Children’s Media

Leaders in media, education, climate, and more to engage in Aspen Institute summit on April 9-11, showcasing the power of media to help children understand a changing climate.

Aspen Literary Festival Announces A-List Lineup With Book of the Month as Presenting Sponsor

The Aspen Literary Festival (ALF), announced today an initial star-studded lineup of nine authors who are confirmed to participate in its inaugural festival, taking place September 26–28, 2025, in Aspen, Colorado.

Aspen Institute’s Center for Rising Generations Announces Rising Generations Summit to Empower the Next Generation of Leaders

On June 7, more than 100 youth delegates will gather in Washington, D.C., from across the USA; young leaders aged 14-18 are encouraged to apply.

The Center for Native American Youth Welcomes New Executive Director

Tracy L. Canard Goodluck (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Mvskoke Creek) comes to CNAY with an extraordinary record of leadership in Indian Country and a strong vision for expansive and impactful contributions to Native youth.