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Remembering Jim Roddey

As the news of Jim Roddey’s death, at age 91, settles across his beloved Pittsburgh and in seats of government from Harrisburg to Washington, D.C., admiring tributes are appearing everywhere.  

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Matthew M. Minczeski

As director of communications and marketing, Matt oversees projects that increase stakeholder engagement and public understanding of The Pittsburgh Foundation's key initiatives, with the goal of advancing the organization's strategic plan. He works closely with the vice president of communications and external affairs, as well as the Foundation's sharp and affable communications team. 

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$1.8 million for science research goes to Pa. universities

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Feb. 27, 2024 – Detecting Earth-like planets orbiting stars and learning how bacteria initiate or exit biofilm communities are two research projects receiving a 2023 grant from The Charles E. Kaufman Foundation. A total of $1.8 million has been awarded for innovative, interdisciplinary scientific research at Pennsylvania universities. Grants are awarded in two categories: New Investigator research and New Initiative research.

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