The Starr Foundation

The Starr Foundation Names Courtney O’Malley as President

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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The Starr Foundation today announced that Courtney O’Malley has been named as its president, succeeding the late Florence A. Davis, the Foundation’s longtime leader and board member.

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  • The Starr Foundation today announced that Courtney O’Malley has been named as its president, succeeding the late Florence A. Davis, the Foundation’s longtime leader and board member.
  • Courtney brings more than 30 years of experience in non-profit leadership and large-scale grant-making to the role, having most recently served as executive director of the Theodore J. Forstmann Charitable Trust.
  • “We were fortunate to be able to bring Courtney back to the Foundation in this critical role,” said Maurice R. Greenberg, Chairman of The Starr Foundation.
  • “Thanks to Florence Davis and our talented staff, the Foundation is well positioned to sustain its momentum and impact.

Modern States Education Alliance Names New Executive Director

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Modern States Education Alliance (“Modern States”), the nation’s leading philanthropy dedicated to making a college degree more affordable and accessible for everyone, today announced the appointment of Dr. Jefferson Pestronk as executive director.

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  • NEW YORK, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Modern States Education Alliance (“Modern States”), the nation’s leading philanthropy dedicated to making a college degree more affordable and accessible for everyone, today announced the appointment of Dr. Jefferson Pestronk as executive director.
  • He will work alongside Modern States’ CEO and founder, Steve Klinsky, and succeeds David Vise, who continues on as senior advisor.
  • “A nationwide search led us to Jefferson and I look forward to working with him to enable Modern States to continue to grow and flourish,” said Klinsky.
  • For more information about Modern States and its courses, please visit https://modernstates.org/ .

Georgia State University Renames its Department of Risk Management & Insurance as the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Science

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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Atlanta, April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents has approved renaming Georgia State University’s Department of Risk Management & Insurance as the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Science .

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  • Atlanta, April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents has approved renaming Georgia State University’s Department of Risk Management & Insurance as the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Science .
  • Maurice R. Greenberg is chairman of The Starr Foundation and chairman and CEO of Starr Insurance Companies.
  • Georgia State’s Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Science has been a leader in risk and insurance education and research for nearly 70 years.
  • 4 in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report, and the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Science is ranked No.

Modern States, the Largest “Free College for Credit” System in the U.S., Surpasses 400,000 Learners

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Modern States Education Alliance (“Modern States”), the nation’s leading philanthropy dedicated to making a college degree more affordable and accessible for everyone, today announced that it has over 400,000 registered students on its online learning platform.

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  • To date, students have completed 128,000 courses and received full reimbursement by Modern States for exam fees.
  • “The philanthropic goal of Modern States is to give away great, free, credit-bearing college courses to everyone who wants them.
  • The NYC students who receive stipends for passing courses and exams use Modern States courses to earn free college credit during high school.
  • The philanthropy aspires to help over one million learners and to save students and taxpayers over $1 billion in total.

$15 Million Gift from The Starr Foundation Will Transform Risk Education at Georgia State University

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A $15 million gift from The Starr Foundation to Georgia State University will dramatically expand and enhance its risk education programs and elevate the highly regarded program’s stature worldwide.

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  • Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A $15 million gift from The Starr Foundation to Georgia State University will dramatically expand and enhance its risk education programs and elevate the highly regarded program’s stature worldwide.
  • Greenberg is chairman and CEO of Starr Insurance Companies, a leading global insurance and investment organization, and also chairman of The Starr Foundation.
  • “The Starr Foundation is honored to provide scholarship support for Georgia State students at a pivotal time in their lives,” said Florence A. Davis, president of The Starr Foundation.
  • Georgia State’s Department of Risk Management & Insurance has been a leader in risk and insurance education and research for nearly 70 years.

Points of Light Announces Fourth Annual Awards Celebration Will Recognize José Andrés and Maurice R. "Hank" Greenberg and Honor President George H.W. Bush's Legacy of Civic Engagement

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global nonprofit Points of Light announced today it will hold the fourth annual celebration of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards on October 24, 2022, at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City. Two honorees will be recognized at this year's event: José Andrés, internationally recognized culinary innovator, New York Times bestselling author, educator and humanitarian and Maurice R. "Hank" Greenberg, chairman and CEO of Starr Insurance Companies, chair of The Starr Foundation as well as former chair and CEO of American International Group (AIG).

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global nonprofit Points of Light announced today it will hold the fourth annual celebration of The George H.W.
  • Bush Points of Light Awards on October 24, 2022, at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City.
  • Bush and the people who demonstrate the transformative power of service and drive significant and sustained impact through their everyday actions.
  • It's an honor to be recognized by Points of Light, which has activated his vision of the power of volunteerism."

Modern States and Norfolk State University Unite to Increase College Access for Virginians

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Modern States, a philanthropy dedicated to making a college degree more affordable and accessible to everyone, today announced the launch of its Fast Start program with Norfolk State University (NSU). The program is designed to help high school students in Virginia and current NSU students earn up to a year of college credit at no cost. The partnership between the two organizations is the latest in Modern States’ commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

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  • Modern States forms strategic alliances at the local, state and university levels to design programs that meet a communitys specific needs.
  • Norfolk State University is proud to partner with the Modern States initiative as we both work to expand access and affordability to higher education for all students, said NSU President Javaune Adams-Gaston, Ph.D.
  • The NSU Fast Start program will mirror similar Fast Start initiatives launched by Modern States at Morgan State University and Purdue University.
  • Im happy to have Modern States launch a Fast Start program at Norfolk State University, said Steven Klinsky, the founder and CEO of Modern States.

AARP The Magazine Celebrates Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards With a 20th Anniversary Special From Great Performances on PBS

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Saturday, March 19, 2022
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WASHINGTON, March 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP The Magazine unveiled the winners of its annual Movies for Grownups®Awards with a 20th anniversary special, featuring honorees from Being the Ricardos, Belfast, CODA, Dopesick, Hacks, House of Gucci, King Richard and more. Winners were announced during tonight's virtual event broadcast by Great Performances on PBS, hosted by Alan Cumming as part of #PBSForTheArts. 

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  • AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age.
  • With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment.
  • AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.
  • To learn more, visit www.aarp.org , www.aarp.org/espanol , or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.

Modern States Becomes Largest “Free College for Credit” System in the United States

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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ModernStates.org offersa collection of completely free freshman-level courses online that lead to real credit at thousands of colleges and universities.

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  • ModernStates.org offersa collection of completely free freshman-level courses online that lead to real credit at thousands of colleges and universities.
  • The philanthropic goal of Modern States is to give away great, free, credit-bearing college courses to everyone who wants them, like a public library of post-secondary education.
  • These CLEP exams have been widely accepted for college credit for more than 50 years, and Modern States pays the CLEP exam costs for students who successfully pass its courses.
  • The NYC students who receive stipends for passing courses and exams use Modern States courses to earn free college credit prior to high school graduation.

The Starr Foundation Makes a $10 Million Lead Gift to the National Museum of Intelligence and Special Operations

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Monday, December 17, 2018
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) Society announced a $10 million lead gift to the National Museum of Intelligence and Special Operations from The Starr Foundation, one of the largest private foundations in the United States.

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  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) Society announced a $10 million lead gift to the National Museum of Intelligence and Special Operations from The Starr Foundation, one of the largest private foundations in the United States.
  • The Foundation makes grants to education, medical research/healthcare, human needs, public policy/international relations, culture and the environment.
  • The museum's breathtaking design was inspired by the spearhead, a symbol used by the intelligence and special operations communities since World War II.
  • Charles Pinck, president of The OSS Society, said: "We are incredibly grateful to The Starr Foundation and its Chairman, Maurice Greenberg, for their extraordinary generosity.