Press Releases

July 15, 2008
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Funds TEA Project to Better Utilize Information Essential to Driving Excellence in Texas Schools

July 1, 2008
Texas tests fitness of 2.6 million students; finds elementary students are in the best shape

June 18, 2008
CIDA City Campus Opens a R13.5 Million Male Residence Hall in Johannesburg, South Africa

June 17, 2008
Prince George's County Public Schools Awarded $6 Million Grant to Improve System Performance

May 20, 2008
Marathon Kids receives $750,000 grant from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

May 19, 2008
$2.86 Million in Scholarships awarded to 143 AVID Students by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

May 19, 2008
People's Community Clinic Awarded Grant to Improve Pediatric and Adult Care

April 10, 2008
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Awards $5,000,000 in Scholarships to 254 Graduating Seniors

March 12, 2008
Charter School Growth Fund Gains National Support to Expand Network of High-Quality Schools

February 26, 2008
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation to provide $5 million grant to Dallas Education Foundation to fund Dallas ISD's performance management program

February 7, 2008
DPS Awarded $4.75 Million to Improve Accountability

September 27, 2007
Teach For America Launches Teach For All to Support Development of its Model in Other Countries

September 26, 2007
PATH, World Health Organization, and Partners Introduce Meningitis Vaccine in Burkina Faso

September 24, 2007
Health, Activity and Nutrition Expert Joins UT School of Public Health and UT Austin Faculty

September 11, 2007
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Awards $2 Million Grant to Promote Healthy Habits District-Wide in Miami Dade County

August 27, 2007
Lone Star Circle of Care Receives $200,000 from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

August 16, 2007
Austin Children's Shelter Receives $650,000 to Capital Campaign from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

August 16, 2007
Inner City Education Foundation Receives Over $4 Million to Open Four New Schools

April 10, 2007
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Announces the 2007 Class of Dell Scholars

March 21, 2007
The Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living Celebrates its Grand Opening

November 14, 2006
Major New Investment in Austin School District to Increase High-Quality High School Options for Local Students

October 26, 2006
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants $2.4M to UT program

October 23, 2006
UT Public Health Program Will Tackle Travis County Childhood Obesity, Supported by $2.4-Million Grant from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

August 14, 2006
Austin Children's Shelter Receives $125,000 from the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation

August 10, 2006
UT Regents Endorse Plan to Keep Nation Competitive

August 9, 2006
Dream of academic health center at the former airport site closer to reality

July 13, 2006
Grants totaling $9 million awarded to Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics academies and centers

May 30, 2006
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Joins CGAP

May 24, 2006
President Bush Taps Susan Dell as New Member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

May 18, 2006
Unitus and Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Invest in Microfinance in India

May 15, 2006
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants $50 million to University of Texas to bring excellence in children's health and education to Austin

May 2, 2006
Microfinance: Services the Poor Can Bank On

May 1, 2006
Only one Houston School makes Newsweek's Top 100 List: YES College Prep

January 9, 2006
Janet Mountain designated Young Global Leader in 2006

December 8, 2005
IDEA Academy Named Top Public Middle School in State of Texas

September 5, 2005
Michael and Susan Dell Reach Out to Hurricane Katrina Victims and Encourage Support from Others

June 10, 2005
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Recognizes Three Austin Students’ Ability to Overcome Obstacles and Their Desire to Succeed

June 6, 2005
Students Keen on Higher Education Receive more than $3M in Scholarships from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

May 25, 2005
The Dell Scholars Program Announces the 2005 Dell Scholars

May 20, 2005
National Foundations Commit Major New Support for New Leaders for New Schools

April 29, 2005
Helen Keller International Receives $300,000 Tsunami Relief Grant from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

March 24, 2005
Foundation Awards Pasadena Independent School District Over $4 million

March 24, 2005
The Greater Chicago Food Depository Receives $210,000 Grant from The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for Kids Cafe Program

February 27, 2005
Leaders Call for Equity, Rigor in the American High School

February 15, 2005
Expanded Investment in New High Schools Aims to Increase Graduation, College-Going Rates of New York City Public School Students

February 9, 2005
Blanton Museum Receives $250,000 Gift from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

January 6, 2005
Relief Efforts for Victims of the Tsunami

December 30, 2004
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Donates $3 Million to Relief Efforts for Victims of the Tsunami

December 17, 2004
The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is Awarded up to $17 Million from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

December 13, 2004
Town Lake Tree Restoration to be led by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and Town Lake Trail Foundation

November 30, 2004
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Awards $1 Million Grant to Innovative Nonprofit Solving Global Water Crisis

October 15, 2004
Mayor Hahn Celebrates LA’s BEST ‘Sweet 16’ by Announcing Expansion of After School Program

September 21, 2004
Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas – “Imagine the Miracles”

March 26, 2004
Dell Scholars Program Launched

December 9, 2003
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Funds Child Abuse Advocacy Program

November 21, 2003
Thanksgiving Grants

November 17, 2003
AISD’s Three-Pronged College Readiness Program Shows Outstanding Results in First Year

November 12, 2003
Gov. Perry Announces $130 Million Initiative to Boost Graduation Rates

November 12, 2003
$130 Million Committed to Boost High School Graduation and College Attendance Rates Throughout Texas

November 7, 2003
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Grants $130,000 to The Austin Jewish Academy

September 22, 2003
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Grants to Help 39 Texas School Districts Improve Access to Children’s Health Insurance

September 22, 2003
Central Texas School Districts Improve Access to Children’s Health Insurance Thanks to Grant from Michael and Susan Dell Foundation

February 7, 2003
insure•a•kid Launches New Campaign with Susan Dell and Texas Commissioner of Health

January 29, 2003
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Fund Unique Rapid Response Team for Urgent Cases of Child Abduction and Exploitation

January 17, 2003
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Announces $1.5 million Gift to Children’s Health Initiatives in Central Texas

October 11, 2002
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Awards $1.7 Million in insure•a•kid Texas Grants for School Outreach Program

October 9, 2002
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Awards $328,000 insure•a•kid Grant to Promote Children’s Health Insurance in Four School Districts in the Rio Grande Valley

October 7, 2002
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Awards $385,000 insure•a•kid Grant to Promote Children’s Health Insurance in Dallas Schools

October 7, 2002
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Awards $300,000 insure•a•kid Grant to Promote Children’s Health Insurance in Four Area School Districts

February 5, 2002
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, Children’s Defense Fund of Texas Launch Valentine’s Awareness Month to Promote Children’s Health Insurance