McKnight Names Heid E. Erdrich 2026 Distinguished Artist

The poet, editor, curator, and teacher has spent decades bringing poetry into public life and creating opportunities for other artists.

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May 2026 Staff Collage

McKnight Foundation Congratulates Colleagues on New Roles & Promotions

Features Valerie Stull, Marcq Sung, Caroline Taiwo, Laura Salveson, Jordan Smith, Jacques Hebert May 2026

Elizabeth McGeveran

Celebrating Elizabeth McGeveran for 12 Incredible Years Driving Impact at McKnight

New York Times columnist and best-selling author Thomas Friedman moderates a session on tipping points at the 2013 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Photo credit: World Economic Forum.

Lauded Journalist and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Thomas Friedman Joins McKnight Board

Kathy Tunheim, center, shares her insights with McKnight Foundation board and staff members during a recent meeting.

McKnight Expresses Gratitude for the Service and Immense Impact of Longtime Board Member Kathy Tunheim

Erin Imon Gavin

McKnight Foundation Announces Erin Imon Gavin as Chief of Staff

Features Erin Imon Gavin October 2025

Jim Zappa Jacques Hebert Social Collage

Welcoming General Counsel Jim Zappa and Recognizing Jacques Hebert’s Leadership

Features Jim Zappa, Jacques Hebert April 2025

Tehout Selameab

McKnight Foundation Names Tehout Selameab as its New Director of Learning

Features Tehout Selameab January 2025

McKnight NewBuilding ComingSoon(1)

Update: Making Progress on McKnight’s New Home

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