January 12, 2026
PBS NewsHour: Literary Arts Fund created to rekindle a love for reading
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PBS NewsHour: Literary Arts Fund created to rekindle a love for reading
On PBS NewsHour, Mellon President Elizabeth Alexander discusses the critical roles of learning, arts, and the written word in our American society.
Read the news2026 Jazz Congress: Jazz Legacies Fellowship
Listen to a conversation with five fellows from the inaugural class of the Jazz Legacies Fellowship, launched by Mellon in 2025.
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A Permanent Installation by Jerome Haferd Studio and Creative Urban Alchemy Lands at the Kingsborough Houses in Brooklyn
A new permanent outdoor art installation, “Migration,” lands at the Kingsborough Houses, as part of a program led by Mellon, New York City Housing Authority, and the Public Housing Community Fund.
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Jazz Generations Initiative Connects Jazz Scenes In New York & New Orleans, Announces Initial Programming
The Jazz Generations Initiative (JGI), backed by a three-year grant from Mellon, announces a slate of programming in New York and New Orleans.
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MDCC Awarded $499,000 Mellon Foundation Grant to Expand Prison Education Program
Thanks to a three-year grant from Mellon, Mississippi Delta Community College will expand its Prison Education Program, expanding academic services and strengthening course offerings.
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