Today, too many of our communities of color lack access to the great outdoors.  In 2008, Robert F. Smith co-founded Lincoln Hills Cares to help fix that. The non-profit organization is focused on expanding access to outdoor education to underserved populations and communities of color. Last year, more than 50,000

The five warmest years since 1880 have all occurred since 2015, and nine of the 10 warmest years have occurred since 2005, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. These rising temperatures mean more intense weather events, more droughts, and more serious health impacts for wildlife and humans across

As Congress once again weighs a relief bill to help the millions of Americans and businesses that are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, they must keep those who have been hardest hit by this crisis top of mind. That means ensuring that Black communities and businesses are able to access

When Robert F. Smith, Founder, CEO and Chairman of Vista Equity Partners, was in high school he cold called Bell Labs over and over again, finally convincing them to give him an internship that he credits as a “transformative experience that introduced [him] to the field of technology.”  Now, Smith

Robert F. Smith: Growing Up With Harlem in His Soul Though he grew up in Denver, Colorado, the smooth sounds of Harlem Jazz are nostalgic for Robert F. Smith. Whenever he hears raspy vocals accompanied by a soulful saxophone, he’s transformed to his childhood. Raised by a father who attended

Supporting Women in STEM: How Cornell Tech is Empowering Women.  Cornell Tech provides an innovative graduate education that integrates the limitless powers of technology with business practices, all fueled by creative thinking, which aims to develop progressive technologies to solve the most pressing problems existing in the world today. A