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A Diversity of Wildlife Is Good for Our Health, Says New Paper Led by Bard Biology Professor Felicia Keesing
A growing body of evidence suggests that biodiversity loss increases our exposure to both new and established zoonotic pathogens. Restoring and protecting nature is essential to preventing future pandemics. So reports a new Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) paper, led by Bard Biology Professor Felicia Keesing, that synthesizes current understanding about how biodiversity affects human health and provides recommendations for future research to guide management. More >
Bard College Receives $500 Million Endowment Pledge from Investor and Philanthropist George Soros
College Raises Additional $250 Million in Response as Part of a $1 Billion Endowment DriveBard College has announced a transformational $500 million endowment from philanthropist and long-time Bard supporter George Soros. This challenge grant — among the largest ever made to higher education in the United States — will facilitate and strengthen Bard’s exemplary educational and social initiatives, establish the College’s most substantial endowment ever, and set the stage for a $1 billion endowment drive. In response to Mr. Soros’s generous challenge grant, Bard announced it has raised an additional $250 million from supporters, including trustees, alumni/ae, and friends, and will raise another $250 million over the next five years. More >
Upcoming Events
- 4/16Friday
The Future is Present
Various - 4/16Friday
Kenny Fries, Author and Professor at Goddard College’s MFA in Creative Writing Program
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT/GMT-4 Online Event - 4/23Friday
April Conference: “Reading the Word and the World”
9:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT/GMT-4 Online Event