Press Releases

The Milken Family Foundation regularly issues press releases about its efforts and impact in the fields of education and medical research.  Below is a select list of these releases.
For more official press releases about our initiatives, please visit the initiative-specific sites on the right.

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Oct 13, 2026
The Milken Educator Awards Initiative Celebrates 40 Years of Elevating America’s Outstanding Educators with $25,000 Prizes

Sep 16, 2026
RECORD-BREAKING 2026 NATIONAL LMC DISCOVERY AWARD COMPETITION CONCLUDES AS STUDENTS EARN NEARLY $25K FOR UNCOVERING UNSUNG HERO STORIES

Sep 16, 2026
Conversations with Lowell Milken Launches on YouTube

Jul 28, 2026
Five Fantastic D.C. High School Graduates Earn $10,000 Milken Scholars Awards

Jul 07, 2026
$10,000 Milken Scholars Awards Go to Ten Outstanding College-Bound L.A. Students

Jun 29, 2026
Second Week of 2026 Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes Fellows Arrive in Fort Scott, Kansas

Jun 22, 2026
First Week of 2026 Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes Fellows Arrive in Fort Scott, Kansas

Jun 16, 2026
Seven Star NYC Students Named Milken Scholars, Receive $10,000 Awards

Jun 01, 2026
Talented Young Artists Awarded Over $45,000 in 2026 International ARTEFFECT Competition

Apr 17, 2026
Start Spreading the News … Lowell Milken Surprises Hartsdale Social Studies Teacher with $25,000 Milken Educator Award, Completing National Tour Honoring America’s Heroes

Mar 31, 2026
Immigrant Songs: Yiddish Theater and the American Jewish Experience Now Streaming April 17 — Public Premiere April 21 at UCLA

Feb 24, 2026
Surprise! Los Angeles Teacher Celebrated with National Milken Educator Award

Jan 12, 2026
ARTEFFECT Gallery at D.C.’s Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream Showcases Talents of Over 40 Young Artists