The Diplomacy Center Foundation mourns the recent passing of Dr. Vartan Gregorian. Dr. Gregorian has served as the president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York since 1997. Under his leadership, the Carnegie Corporation reached new heights in supporting international peace and advancing education and knowledge.
Dr. Gregorian aided in securing a major grant that helps the National Museum of American Diplomacy (NMAD) meet its education goal to bring the history and practice of American diplomacy to the public’s attention. Since receiving the Carnegie Corporation grant in 2015, NMAD’s education programs have grown to include diplomacy simulations, teacher trainings, and extensive online education resources. To date, these efforts have reached over 30,000 students and 6,000 educators across all 50 US states and the District of Columbia.
In 2016, NMAD and the Diplomacy Center Foundation hosted the John C. Whitehead Student Conference at the US Department of State. The Conference brought together 240 students and educators from 76 institutions in 28 states and the District of Columbia. During the Conference, students and teachers engaged with diplomats serving on the frontlines of diplomacy to explore why and how the United States engages with foreign policy issues around the world. Funding for the Conference was generously provided by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, with Dr. Gregorian presenting the keynote address.
“Dr. Gregorian’s commitment was deeply personal, underscoring the importance of diplomacy and the need to share its story with the public,” says Ambassador Roman Popadiuk (ret.), Diplomacy Center Foundation President. “We greatly appreciate his commitment and the support of the Carnegie Corporation of New York.”