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Carnegie Foundation unveils 2026's 'Great Immigrants, Great Americans' list
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· June 30, 2026
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Key takeaway This year's honorees include several notable individuals from various fields.
The Andrew Carnegie Foundation has announced its list of "Great Immigrants, Great Americans" for 2026. This year's honorees include several notable individuals from various fields. The list features Citi CEO Jane Fraser, as well as authors Hernan Diaz and Cristina Rivera Garza, who are both Pulitzer Prize winners.
Fashion designer Gabriela Hearst is also among the honorees. Further details about the list and the individuals recognized can be found through the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, which made the announcement on Tuesday, highlighting the contributions of these immigrants to American society.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) Reading time: 1 min
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