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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May 30, 2023
STUDENTS EARN $16,250 IN CASH PRIZES IN INTERNATIONAL ARTEFFECT COMPETITION

Mar 24, 2023
Goshen Community Schools Surprised with Prestigious NIET District Award of Excellence for Educator Effectiveness and $50,000 Grand Prize

Mar 23, 2023
Desert Thunder School in Arizona Surprised with NIET Founder's Award and $50,000 Grand Prize

Mar 07, 2023
Five Schools from Arizona, Indiana, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Texas Named Finalists in Prestigious NIET Founder's Award

Feb 08, 2023
Nevada Teacher Rejily Soriano Receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award in West Wendover

Feb 07, 2023
Data-Driven Student Success Earns Nevada Teacher Liz Barnum a $25,000 Milken Educator Award

Feb 07, 2023
Three Cheers for Sparks Teacher Jason Murray, Recognized as One of America's Best with $25,000 Milken Educator Award

Jan 25, 2023
Driving Excellence in English and Social Studies Earns Lafayette Parish Teacher Corrie Campbell a $25,000 Milken Educator Award

Jan 24, 2023
Port Allen's Dereka Duncan Receives a $25,000 Milken Educator Award for Empowering Students in STEM

Jan 24, 2023
Prairieville Teacher Elise Frederic Receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award for Strides in Student Literacy