1989 was the era of Michael Jackson, MTV, and the explosion of Hip-hop. It was the beginning of the end of the Cold War, as the Berlin Wall came down. There was turmoil domestically as Exxon Valdez spilled 11 million gallons of oil in Alaska; and then, a student-led uprising in Tiananmen Square, China.
View
Last year was the first full year of a leftist government in Colombia’s 200+ year history. This landmark socio-political shift came on the heels of a global pandemic and some of the largest public protests the country ever experienced.
View
This essay describes the findings from ethnographic research conducted September through December 2023 on St. Kitts. I will continue to conduct follow-up research in 2024 and beyond; this essay provides a snap-shot of my findings.
View
For our little family of three, travel is a valuable component of a meaningful life. Beyond adventure, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences, our journeys are a lens through which we examine global issues.
View
"I believe it is important to volunteer one's time, knowledge, and resources to give back to one's community and to causes greater than oneself. Volunteerism is the recognition that we are all privileged in our own ways and that we always have the capacity to lend a helping hand to causes and individuals in need." -Oliver Sitt, MS ‘11
View
Well, another summer has ended all too quickly, and a new school year is rapidly kicking off. Around this time of year, it’s difficult not to remember the nervousness of learning new professors’ names, the excitement for the opportunity to get a new folder or two, and the dread of having to wake up bright and early.
View
Starting in May 2020, soon after the coronavirus pandemic swept across the world and shut down many in-person connections, Milken Scholars began connecting over a shared love of books as well as a desire to continue engaging with one another virtually. Since that time almost three years ago, the group has read over ten different books across a multitude of genres, from non-fiction to comedy.
View
Every three years, the Milken Scholars Program brings together Alumni from around the world to discuss personal and professional experiences and strengthen ties within the Scholar community.
View
Scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The four values of Milken Scholars continue to be exemplified by Alumni well beyond their college years. This Fall, Alumni volunteered alongside current Scholars to help high school seniors in New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., prepare for college.
View
On June 5, 2021, over 56 Scholars, staff, friends, and family huddled together around their computers and logged onto Zoom to celebrate a very special moment: the graduation of the 20 Milken Scholars who received their undergraduate degrees this spring.
View
Last year, a few Milken Scholar Alumni took the initiative to provide even more support to the Milken Scholars Family: they formed the Milken Scholars Parents Group.
View
The Biotechnology industry generates $140 billion in revenue every year, and currently, U.S. biotech firms employ 1.66 million people. With an ever-increasing need for rapid innovation, the demand for skilled professionals in this industry will continue to rise. But what types of jobs or careers are out there in the field? We caught up with Dr. Angela She, MS '08, to help answer this question.
View