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April 29, 2026 12:00 ET | Source: The Aspen Institute

The Aspen Institute Names Semifinalists for $1 Million Aspen Prize

Washington, DC, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Aspen Institute (Aspen) named 25 community colleges as semifinalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Rooted...
April 14, 2026 10:00 ET | Source: The Aspen Institute

Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Aspen Institute Announce New Speakers and Agenda for Bloomberg CityLab 2026 in Madrid, Spain

New York, NY and Madrid, Spain, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Bloomberg CityLab, the preeminent global cities summit organized by Bloomberg Philanthropies in partnership with the Aspen...
April 06, 2026 08:00 ET | Source: The Aspen Institute

Aspen Digital Appoints Matt Altomare As New Head of Cybersecurity Programs

Washington, DC, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aspen Digital, a program of the Aspen Institute, announced today that Matt Altomare has been appointed as the new Senior Director for Cybersecurity...
March 10, 2026 06:00 ET | Source: The Aspen Institute

Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Aspen Institute Convene Mayors from Around the World to Strengthen Cooperation at a Time of Tension in International Alliances

New York, NY and Madrid, Spain, March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Aspen Institute will bring together mayors, policymakers, and urban innovators from around the...
December 01, 2025 11:00 ET | Source: The Aspen Institute

Aspen Kyiv Challenge Empowers 300 Students to Rebuild Their Communities with Bold Ideas Addressing Real Problems

Kyiv, Ukraine, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On November 14-15, Aspen Institute Kyiv, a member of the Aspen Institute international network of partners, launched Aspen Kyiv Challenge. The...
November 25, 2025 11:58 ET | Source: The Aspen Institute

Why We Play: Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program and Los Angeles County Museum of Art Launch Major New Event Series on the Enduring Power of Sports

Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) today announced the launch of Why We Play: Sport,...
October 28, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: The Aspen Institute

Allstate and the Aspen Institute Focus on Improving Trust

Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Allstate and the Aspen Institute launched the Trust in Practice Awards to strengthen community relationships and build trust throughout...
October 09, 2025 10:45 ET | Source: The Aspen Institute

Announcing the Aspen Ideas: Economy Agenda - National Leaders to Gather to Explore Vital Questions on the Economy and Its Future

Newark, NJ, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newark, NJ, October 9, 2025––The Aspen Institute today announced the full agenda and speaker list for the inaugural Aspen Ideas: Economy to be held in...
September 22, 2025 11:56 ET | Source: The Aspen Institute

Bridgforte, Aspen Institute, and ConsumerCentriX Convene Global Leaders at UNGA to Advance Inclusive Financial Systems

New York, NY, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Against a backdrop of rising inequality and systemic risk, Bridgforte, in collaboration with the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program and...
June 26, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: The Aspen Institute

The Aspen Institute’s Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies Receives $10 Million Gift from Lynda and Stewart Resnick

Aspen, CO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Aspen Institute President and CEO Dan Porterfield announced a $10 million gift from Lynda and Stewart Resnick,...