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Milken Alumni Scholars at the 2026 MI Global Conference

Published 05/26/2026 in Program Updates
Written by Reyes, Natalie | 05/26/2026

From conversations on ethical AI to discussions about closing healthcare disparities, Alumni Scholars joined global leaders at the 2026 Milken Institute Global Conference to help shape conversations about the future of innovation and impact. Conversations centered on impact investing, the future of AI, and leadership in an ever-changing world.

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Penn Sandra Cheah MS 23 Clarke Dickens MS 22 Samuel Sosa Sanchez MS 24 Steven Li MS 23 and Jahin Rahman MS 21 with Plaque at Penn

Milken Scholars Mentorship in College and Beyond

Published 03/31/2026 in Program Updates
Written by Reyes, Natalie | 03/31/2026

At the heart of the Milken Scholars Program is a commitment to building a supportive community that evolves with Scholars at every stage of life. For many, that journey begins in their first year of college, when freshmen are paired with mentors who help guide their transition. More often than not, these relationships grow far beyond their initial purpose to become lasting friendships that shape the college experience and beyond.

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Hannah Menghis MS 22 Diana Hong MS 99 Victoria Presentado MS 25 Evelyn Torres Clarke Dickens MS 22 Akesh Mallia MS 24 and Mattie Isaac MS 23

2025 Milken Scholars Holiday Dinners

Published 01/07/2026 in Program Updates
Written 01/07/2026

Continuing our cherished tradition of bringing loved ones together during the festive season, the Milken Scholars Program hosted annual Holiday Dinners for Alumni and current Scholars in Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, D.C.

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Social Media for Feature Story Fall 2025

Fall 2025 Campus Visits

Published 11/25/2025 in Program Updates
Written 11/25/2025

This Fall 2025, the Milken Scholars Program continued its tradition of visiting current Scholars in-person at their different college campuses throughout the country.

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Camilla Martinez MS22

Milken Scholars’ Summer Internship at the Prostate Cancer Foundation

Published 09/03/2025 in Program Updates
Written 09/03/2025

This summer, four talented Milken Scholars were invited to intern with the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing prostate cancer research. The group included Charlry Kamara, MS ‘24, Jun Woo Shin, MS ‘23, Camilla Martinez, MS ‘22, and Katelyn Sulett, MS ‘20. Their activities included analyzing funding applications and developing patient care materials, as they learned how the work of nonprofits impacts medicine, broadening their perspectives on what their future careers in healthcare could entail.

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2025 Milken Scholars Summit

Published 08/04/2025 in Program Updates
Written 08/04/2025

Since the Milken Scholars Program’s inception in 1989, Mike and Lori Milken have supported nearly 600 young people, who throughout the years, have risen to the top of their fields toward a flourishing future. What started with 16 Scholars in Harlem, has now grown to encompass a community that represents over 80 countries and more than 200 high schools from Los Angeles County, New York City and Washington, D.C. As of 2014, the Milken Scholars Program became a joint initiative of the Milken Family Foundation and the Milken Institute.

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