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Posted 1/9/2003

> Lilly Awards Spelman $2 Million for Spirituality Initiative
(Spelman College, December 17, 2002)

Spelman was one of 39 four-year, liberal arts colleges in the nation awarded a $2 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to implement programs that help prepare leaders for the church and society.


Posted 10/10/2002

> Emory Receives $10 Million for New Ph.D. Program
(Emory University Press Release, September 17, 2002)

Emory University's Candler School of Theology has received a $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to build an internationally recognized model doctoral program in practical theology and religious practices. The move is expected to help change the course of graduate education in religion and improve the training of a new generation of ministers and religious leaders.


Posted 9/16/2002

> Few Exercise New Right to Leave Failing Schools
(CNN.com, September 11, 2002)
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Bucking a nationwide trend toward bulking up school calendars, dozens of rural school districts are actually paring back their work weeks, cramming more academics into four days. The trade-off: School days are an hour or more longer than in most schools. Schools find that by knocking off Fridays or Mondays can save money on transportation, heating and substitute teachers. Advocates say four-day weeks have other advantages. They leave teachers with fewer interruptions and fewer student absences.


Posted 8/8/2002

> Atlanta Area Youth to Benefit from $2 Million Lilly Endowment Grant to Interdenominational Theological Center
(Faith And The City E-Letter, August 8, 2002)

The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) has been selected to receive a grant of $1,999,231 from the Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. to participate in a national program to provide opportunities for high school age young people to engage in theological study and ministry.

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