Eli Broad Urges President Trump to Preserve DACA “As a child of immigrants, I know firsthand how hard immigrants work to make our country a better place. The undocumented migrants who came to America as children are thriving in our schools, our workplaces and our communities. They are our coworkers and classmates, our teachers and… Read more »
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Broad Foundation Announces Winners of $1 Million Fund for Innovative Stem Cell Research
Swati Pandey, 310-954-5049, spandey@broadfoundation.org Broad Foundation Announces Winners of $1 Million Fund for Innovative Stem Cell Research LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2017—Eight teams of scientists at UCLA, UC San Francisco and USC have been awarded a total of $1 million for their work on innovative stem cell research projects that could shed light on heart… Read more »
Eli Broad on the Death of Paul Matt, Chairman of MATT Construction
Eli Broad on the Death of Paul Matt, Chairman of MATT Construction “Edye and I are saddened by the loss of Paul Matt, whose iconic buildings have become unmistakable Los Angeles landmarks. We were grateful to have the opportunity to work with Paul and his team on The Broad and the Broad Contemporary Art Museum… Read more »
Artists Ericka Beckman, Mark Bradford and Sharon Lockhart to be Featured in the Broad’s Un-Private Collection Conversations in August
Media Contacts Lauren Girard, 213-232-6241, lgirard@thebroad.org Artists Ericka Beckman, Mark Bradford and Sharon Lockhart to be Featured in the Broad’s Un-Private Collection Conversations in August Clockwise from top left: Ericka Beckman, courtesy of the artist; Matt Mullican, courtesy of the artist; Katy Siegel, courtesy Stony Brook University; Mark Bradford, courtesy John D. and Catherine T…. Read more »
The Broad to Present Comprehensive Survey of Iconic American Artist Jasper Johns, Opening in February 2018
Media Contacts Justin Conner, 646-593-8713, justin@hellothirdeye.com Alice Chung, 213-232-6236, achung@thebroad.org The Broad to Present Comprehensive Survey of Iconic American Artist Jasper Johns, Opening in February 2018 Image credits: Jasper Johns, Flag, 1967, encaustic and collage on canvas (three panels), 33 1/2 x 56 1/4 in., Art © Jasper Johns/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY. The… Read more »
Success Academy Wins 2017 Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools
Media Contacts Vanessa Descalzi, 240.432.1428, vanessa@publiccharters.org Swati Pandey, 323.213.6680, spandey@broadfoundation.org Success Academy Wins 2017 Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools New York’s largest charter school network awarded $250,000 for demonstrating outstanding academic outcomes among low-income students and students of color Announcement kicks off the 2017 National Charter Schools Conference in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C., June… Read more »
Eli Broad on the Trump Administration’s Education Budget Proposal
Eli Broad on the Trump Administration’s Education Budget Proposal “Under the guise of empowering parents with school choice, the Trump Administration has proposed a federal budget that would hurt the very communities that have the most to gain from high-quality public school options. The budget would undermine the purpose of Title I by encouraging states… Read more »
The Broad Announces Second Season of Summer Happenings at The Broad, Popular Late-Night Music and Performance Series
Media Contact Lauren Girard, 213-232-6241, lgirard@thebroad.org Judy Miller Silverman, 323-662-3865, judy@motormouthmedia.com The Broad Announces Second Season of Summer Happenings at The Broad, Popular Late-Night Music and Performance Series Summer Happenings line-ups to include performances by Jenny Hval, Vaginal Davis, Kembra Pfahler, Xiu Xiu, Devendra Banhart, Afrirampo, Miho Hatori, A Place to Bury Strangers, Geneva Jacuzzi,… Read more »
DSST Public Schools, Harmony Public Schools, Success Academy Charter Schools Named 2017 Broad Prize Finalists
Media Contacts Vanessa Descalzi, vanessa@publiccharters.org Swati Pandey, spandey@broadfoundation.org DSST Public Schools, Harmony Public Schools, Success Academy Charter Schools Named 2017 Broad Prize Finalists $250,000 Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools recognizes best practices of successful charter school networks so all public school systems can learn from them WASHINGTON, D.C. and LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2017—DSST… Read more »
Globalization Meets Contemporary Issues in The Broad’s Spring Programs, Connecting Films, Talks, Performances Related to Oracle Installation; Museum Also Announces East West Bank as Leading Partner
Media Contact Lauren Girard, 213-232-6241, lgirard@thebroad.org Globalization Meets Contemporary Issues in The Broad’s Spring Programs, Connecting Films, Talks, Performances Related to Oracle Installation; Museum Also Announces East West Bank as Leading Partner Image Credits: film still, Beau Travail, 1999; Cast of Future St., image courtesy of Alexandro Segade; film still, Tropical Malady, 2004; Chef Timothy… Read more »