The mission of the College of Charleston’s Center for Public Choice and Market Process (CPM) is to advance an understanding of the economic, political, and moral foundations of a free society. CPM supports faculty research and professors who teach and mentor undergraduates. For students, CPM offers programming that encourages discussion and debate regarding the theory, history, and … Continued The post Off autopilot: how the Center for Public Choice and Market Progress helped one studen...| Impact Stories - Charles Koch Foundation
“I believe in humanity.” When Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead accepted the 2025 NFL Man of the Year Award, these were the words with which he closed his acceptance speech. Armstead has taken the belief — that every human being is capable of remarkable things — and applied it to his Stay Hungry Career Camps. The … Continued The post How one NFL star is unlocking human potential — one career camp at a time appeared first on Charles Koch Foundation.| Impact Stories - Charles Koch Foundation
Grace Schnabl is a political science major at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where, in addition to being a varsity swimmer, she is involved with the Menard Center for Constitutional Studies (MCCS). Established in 2016, the mission of the nonpartisan MCCS is to promote research, education, and community outreach on matters related to the U.S. … Continued The post How the Menard Center for Constitutional Studies fueled one student’s devotion to openness, free speech appeared first o...| Impact Stories - Charles Koch Foundation
Michael Horn strives to create a world where every person can fulfill their potential and live a life of purpose. He is co-founder of, and distinguished fellow at, the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, a think tank that helps policymakers, entrepreneurs, and leaders radically improve entire industries through research and community empowerment. In addition … Continued The post Michael Horn: Want workers who are engaged and stay? Talk to them appeared first on Charles ...| Impact Stories - Charles Koch Foundation
History shows the most reliable path toward creating greater opportunity for all people is to apply key principles to society’s most pressing challenges. That is why the Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) supports organizations and changemakers who share a commitment to what we refer to as the Principles of Human Progress, which include: Bottom Up: People with personal … Continued The post Charles Koch Foundation partner impact update (2024) appeared first on Charles Koch Foundation.| Impact Stories - Charles Koch Foundation
Think about your first “real” job. Not the high school gig that provided weekend spending money, but the first job you craved, sought, and won. You stepped into that role motivated, eager to contribute, and full of ideas. If the role was a fit — if you had a manager who trusted you, and if … Continued The post Want to improve employee engagement? Build a dynamic culture that celebrates individual potential appeared first on Charles Koch Foundation.| Impact Stories - Charles Koch Foundation
The mission of St. Anselm College’s Center for Ethics in Society is to improve collaboration among individuals, organizations, and communities in orders to address important societal challenges. It achieves this mission by fostering the values of hospitality, humility, listening, learning, community, and a respect for the common good. The Center has served nearly 2,000 students, including Michael … Continued| Charles Koch Foundation
By Peter Beard Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast region are a microcosm of the forces transforming U.S. regional economies. These forces have profound implications for a region’s ability to grow its economy and compete globally. The dynamic transformation from industrial economies to technology-enabled, knowledge, and innovation-based economies is accelerating the shift in the skills … Continued| Charles Koch Foundation
Creighton University’s Menard Center for Economic Inquiry creates the space for students to engage in robust discussions about the relationship between economic freedom and human flourishing. It supports programs that analyze economic and social outcomes from a variety of academic perspectives, including economics, ethics, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Clara Piano, now a visiting assistant professor of … Continued| Charles Koch Foundation
In the United States, problems related to trust, transparency, and participation are affecting the scientific process. According to Pew Research Center, the percentage of Americans who say they have a great deal of trust in scientists fell 16 points between April 2020 and October 2023. The Center for Open Science (COS), founded in 2013, seeks to address … Continued| Charles Koch Foundation
The average American will spend more than 90,000 hours at work. It is no wonder, then, that the vast majority of people feel finding fulfillment in their job is important. The Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) supports Americans in their pursuit of meaningful work. Specifically, we partner with innovators and employers who are helping people identify what motivates them, hone … Continued| Charles Koch Foundation
The Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) is a founding sponsor of the inaugural Human Potential Summit, which will bring together employers, investors, talent innovators, and education providers to catalyze a talent development movement that centers on the individual and unlocks potential through skills and strengths. The summit, set for October 14-16, 2024, is the brainchild of Human Potential … Continued| Charles Koch Foundation
