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Materials and Methods: Design Principles from Tokyo

Published 10/28/2026 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Neo Phuchane | 10/28/2026

No one ever thinks twice about the simplicity of a nasal spray, yet it's the reason an untrained bystander can use Narcan to save a life. Continuous glucose monitors translate complex blood sugar data into real-time, accessible readings on your phone. A COVID test turned a lab assay into two lines anyone can read at home. As someone interested in building healthcare technology, I'm fascinated by how great user interface and user experience (UX/UI) design makes groundbreaking solutions ubiquitous.

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Summer 2026 Internships: Milken Scholars Dive into Their Dream Fields

Published 10/27/2026 in Program Updates
Written by Reyes, Natalie | 10/27/2026

For college students, summers not only offer a break from the academic year, but also a chance to get real-life experience in the careers they are pursuing. Through internships, Sofia Williams, MS ‘24, and Jonali Gaylor, MS ‘24, explored the fields where they plan to launch their career – journalism and computer science. Here’s a look at how they spent their summer and what they took away.

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Diversity Education in South Korea

Published 10/26/2026 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Sally Williams | 10/26/2026

This summer I traveled to South Korea to conduct my senior thesis research on the topic of multiculturalism and diversity in South Korea and how youth are being taught about said topics. My work was focused on a non-profit called CJ Welfare Foundation that has many initiatives, but the particular one I researched is a classroom curriculum that is directed towards youth in welfare centers, giving them the opportunity to learn about various cultures and the existence of diversity in South Korea.

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From Classroom to Career: Alumni Scholar Victoria Taylor, MS ’21, Shares Her Journey

Published 09/21/2026 in Alumni Features
Written by (Staff) Dianne Delima | 09/21/2026

University High School is an expansive campus located less than five miles from the Santa Monica Pier. The school spans 24 acres, with most buildings rising three stories tall. At the center of the grounds sits a thriving garden, showcasing a colorful display of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers, all maintained by students and teachers.

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Beyond the Stadium: What Morocco and Mexico Reveal About the Legacy of Mega-Sporting Events

Published 09/15/2026 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Marisol León | 09/15/2026

At the 2026 Milken Global Conference, the panel “The Legacy Play: How Global Sport Shapes Cities, Economies, and Culture” posed an important question for governments competing to host global sporting events: What remains after spectators go home? The Africa Cup of Nations (officially AFCON 2025, although most of the tournament took place in January 2026) in Morocco and the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico provide particularly revealing case studies.

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2026 Milken Scholars Summit: Leading in a New Era

Published 08/19/2026 in Program Updates
Written by Reyes, Natalie | 08/19/2026

With nearly 40 years of impact nationwide, the Milken Scholars Program now supports over 600 young leaders originating from Los Angeles County, New York City and Washington, D.C. Aside from receiving financial assistance, a strong support system, and professional opportunities, Scholars come together every summer to connect, learn and reflect at the Annual Summit.

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Accommodation, Health, and The Mexican Culinary Experience

Published 08/12/2026 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Natural Premier | 08/12/2026

Quick, name 3 Mexican dishes without cheese or meat! If you struggled, it may have been because of the reductive commercialization of Mexican food in the US. Though Mexican dishes like the taco and nachos have been popularized in America, a variety of other Mexican flavors, ingredients, and cooking traditions have not been able to successfully make it into the American mainstream. Many of the dishes that do make it are dramatically oversimplified, being reduced to a few simple ingredients (Quesadillas need cheese + tortilla) or becoming flexible enough to have any ingredients alongside 1 key ingredient (anything can be called a taco if it has a shell). The only way to truly access and understand traditional Mexican cuisine is through authentic restaurants or home cooking.

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Field Research into Mexico City’s Urban Health Revolution via Transportation

Published 08/12/2026 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Callaway Pate | 08/12/2026

In the global discourse on public health, infrastructure and transportation are often relegated to the background. Seen merely as the stage upon which medical interventions occur. However, as the world approaches the mid-point of the decade in 2026, Mexico City has emerged as an interesting case study for how infrastructure and transportation closely correlate with the health of the city’s residents. For the Milken Foundation, whose mission is to accelerate measurable progress in worldwide public health, this represents a compelling investigation for how the evolution of transportation and its electrification can serve as a crucial instrument of public health.

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Rwanda and the Africa CEO Forum

Published 08/12/2026 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Mayowa Jolayemi | 08/12/2026

This past May, I traveled to Kigali, Rwanda to attend the Africa CEO Forum. Founded in 2012, the Africa CEO Forum remains the largest private sector convening on the African continent. As part of my role at the UN Global Compact, I organized a convening focused on harnessing the power of the African private sector to increase intra-African trade and make the AfCFTA a reality.

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