In The News
A select sampling of news about the Milken Family Foundation and its initiatives.
For more news about the Milken Family Foundation initiatives, please see the links on the right.
A Voice for Others: Georgetown Visitation Graduate Calix-Martínez Earns Milken Scholar Honor
Catholic Standard
| August 22, 2025
| Washington, D.C,
(MSP)
Eleven Students in LA County Receive $10,000 Milken Scholarships to Pay for College
Los Angeles Daily News
| Southern California News Group
| July 30, 2025
| Los Angeles, CA
(MSP)
Rare Honor for Top AV Student
Antelope Valley Press
| July 23, 2025
| Palmdale, CA
(MSP)
2025 Milken Scholars Announced
Beverly Press | Park Labrea News
| July 17, 2025
| Beverly Hills, CA
(MSP)
Eleven $10,000 Milken Scholars Awards Go to Standout LA County Students
Crescenta Valley Weekly
| July 17, 2025
| Glendale, CA
(MSP)
'Exceptional' South Bay Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship
Patch.com | Manhattan Beach, CA
| July 10, 2025
(MSP)
Poway, Rancho Bernardo Teens Win Awards in 2025 ArtEffect Contest
San Diego Union-Tribune
| July 08, 2025
| San Diego, CA
(LMC)
Bronx High School of Science Student Receives $10K Prize for Academic Excellence and Community Service
Bronx Times
| July 03, 2025
| Bronx, NY
(MSP)
ARTEFFECT Winner
Newsday
| July 02, 2025
| Long Island, NY
(LMC)
Francis Lewis High School Graduate Joins Elite Ranks of Milken Scholars
Queens Courier
| July 02, 2025
| Queens, NY
(MSP)
Milken Scholar Alina Calix-Martinez Joins FOX 5 in Studio
WTTG-TV
| FOX D.C.
| June 23, 2025
| Bethesda, MD
(MSP)
'I Really Found My Spark': Four DC High School Students Chosen as Milken Scholars
WTOP-FM
| June 19, 2025
| Chevy Chase, MD
(MSP)
Bronx Youth Artist Awarded $3K for Artwork Honoring Civil Rights Activist and Teacher Clara Luper
Norwood News
| June 19, 2025
| Bronx, NY
(LMC)
Jericho 8th Grader Grace Zhang Places 2nd in ARTEFFECT Competition
Long Island Press
| June 16, 2025
| Mineola, NY
(LMC)
Student Art Honors Unsung Heroes
News-O-Matic
| June 11, 2025
| New York, NY
(LMC)
Four $10,000 Milken Scholars Awards Go to Standout Washington, D.C., Students
Patch.com
| June 10, 2025
| Washington, DC
(MSP)
GW Student Wins National Art Prize for Second Year in a Row
Charleston Gazette-Mail
| June 06, 2025
| Charleston, WV
(LMC)
WATCH --> Young Artists Celebrate Unsung Heroes Through Creative Competition
KODE-TV | KSNF-TV
| ABC | NBC
| June 03, 2025
| Joplin, MO
(LMC)
WATCH --> Anne Frank Exhibit in Fort Scott Celebrates her Life and Legacy
KODE-TV | KSNF-TV
| ABC | NBC
| June 02, 2025
| Joplin, MO
(LMC)
Students from Two West Virginia High Schools are Exploring the Unsung Heroes Across History and their Communities
West Virginia Living
| April 10, 2025
| Granville, WV
(LMC)
Surprise! DC Teacher Receives Milken Educator Award and $25,000
WJLA-TV
| ABC
| March 06, 2025
| Arlington, VA
(MEA)
Alta Loma Teacher Wins $25,000 Milken Educator Award
Patch.com Los Angeles
| February 21, 2025
| Los Angeles, CA
(MEA)
Lowell Milken Surprises Alta Loma Teacher with $25,000 Milken Educator Award for California
Inland Empire Community News
| February 21, 2025
| Colton, CA
(MEA)
WATCH --> ASL Teacher Receives Top Honor with the Milken Educator Award
KABC-TV
| ABC
| February 20, 2025
| Los Angeles, CA
(MEA)
LISTEN --> Alta Loma Teacher Receives Oscar of Teaching Award
KVCR-FM
| NPR
| February 19, 2025
| San Bernardino, CA
(MEA)
WATCH --> Alta Loma High School Teacher Danyel Smith Talks About Winning State Award
KCBS-TV/KCAL-TV
| CBS
| February 19, 2025
| Los Angeles, CA
(MEA)
Alta Loma High School Teacher Wins National Award
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
| February 19, 2025
| Ontario, CA
(MEA)
Lowell Milken Surprises Alta Loma Teacher with $25,000 Milken Educator Award for California
The San Bernardino American
| February 18, 2025
| Victorville, CA
(MEA)
WATCH --> A Conversation with Milken Educator Awards Founder, Lowell Milken
AP & New Principals Academy
| January 25, 2025
| Jersey City, NJ
(MEA)
Guest Column: Three Louisiana Teaching Award Winners Deserve Honor and Respect
The Advocate
| January 17, 2025
| Baton Rouge, LA
(MEA)
How 3 Top Math Teachers Nurture Students' Ability to Tackle Challenge
Education Week
| January 02, 2025
| Bethesda, MD
(MEA)