New York, N.Y. As Orphans International Worldwide approaches its 20th anniversary, and the J. Luce Foundation it’s 12th anniversary, under the leadership of Jim Luce, their leadership circles continue to expand. And the structure of these sister charities continues to evolve dramatically. “Jim (Luce)’s vision had been extraordinary, and even with administrative and development staff in place […]
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Humanitarians and Luce Leaders Honored at 19th Annual Awards Gala
New York, N.Y. On Thursday, February 28, 2019, The J. Luce Foundation in conjunction with its sister charity Orphans International Worldwide (OIW), and its New York Global Leaders Lions Club, hosted the 19th Annual Leadership Awards Gala at The Princeton Club in New York City. This year’s theme is “Three Continents of Leadership Experience,” celebrating the success […]
J. Luce Foundation Announces First ‘Luce 24 Under 24’ Awards
New York, N.Y. The J. Luce Foundation is pleased to announce, on its 20th anniversary, the launch of the “Luce 24 Under 24” Awards. The inaugural list of winners will be released by our philanthropy in June, 2019. The foundation’s mission is Supporting Young Global Leaders. Evin Floyd Robinson, co-founder of New York on Tech, receiving the […]
Leading Across Differences: Young Global Leaders Travel to Ohio
New York, N.Y. For two days, April 5th-6th, 2019, the J. Luce Foundation and its Young Global Leaders took part in the 10th annual McDonough Leadership Conference at Marietta College, located in the heart of the Mid-Ohio Valley in Southeast Ohio. Over 300 participants from 25 institutions came to participate in a series of panel on various topics […]
Reflections on Leadership from Marietta’s McDonough Conference
Marietta College, Ohio. The J. Luce Foundation (link) is opening the Luce Leadership Centre at Caribbean Maritime University (link) in June, open to its 6,000 students in August. It will feature both on campus and online courses in experiential leadership through a Doctorate degree. 1924: Jamaican-born political leader, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator Marcus Garvey. Photo: Wiki […]
J. Luce Foundation Hosts ‘Nexus N.Y.’ Luncheon For Academic Partners
New York, N.Y. The executive team of the J. Luce Foundation facilitated a lunch meeting for three of its institutional partners — Marietta College, Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), and SUNY Maritime College — to discuss what mutual synergies exist to create active collaboration. Hosted by foundation president Jim Luce the day after the foundation’s 19th Annual Leadership Awards Dinner at […]
2019 Awards Gala: ‘Three Continents of Leadership Experience’
New York, N.Y. The J. Luce Foundation, one of the premier organizations that nurtures young global leaders, will hold its 19th Annual Leadership Awards Gala on February 28, 2019. We will honor several individuals with leadership awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the development of future global leaders and for their significant contributions […]
Jim Luce Visits SUNY Maritime College, Founded by His Forebear
Bronx, N.Y. Rear Admiral Michael A. Alfultis, Ph.D., president of SUNY Maritime College, asked Jim Luce if he knew his great-grandfather several times removed Rear Admiral Stephen B. Luce had founded the U.S. Naval War College at Annapolis? “Yes,” Jim replied, “My grandmother (Agnes Foote Luce) dragged me there as a child – I know it for […]
