Initiatives that
unleash human capital

Milken Educator Awards

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Good teachers are to education what education is to all other professions—the indispensable element, the sunlight and oxygen, the foundation on which everything else is built.Lowell Milken

National Institute for Excellence in Teaching

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Every student in every school in America deserves to be guided and taught by professionals truly worthy of the name 'teacher.'Lowell Milken

Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes

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The discovery of unsung heroes reveals that history is not a done deal. Past, present, and future are available for shaping; and through learning about these individuals, we can join together in a shared purpose.Lowell Milken

ARTEFFECT

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When young people and educators engage with history through creativity, they not only uncover the past—they discover the power within themselves to shape the future.Lowell Milken

Lowell Milken Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofits

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In this time of unprecedented wealth transfer, we need leaders who possess the knowledge, skills, and integrity to navigate the complexities of philanthropy. Cultivating such leaders will preserve the legacy of giving and propel it into a future where non-profits can drive meaningful change.

Milken Archive of Jewish Music

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Creating value for people is an important beneficial and lucrative thing to do.Lowell Milken

Lowell Milken Institute for Business Law and Policy at UCLA

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A strong legal education not only equips individuals with the skills to succeed in business but also empowers them to shape the future of commerce, policy, and society.Lowell Milken

Hoffmitz Milken Center for Typography

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Establishing the Center is the best way to honor Leah’s memory as well as her extraordinary knowledge about typography, her deep passion and dedication to her students, and her commitment to give back to a field that she thoroughly cherished.Lowell Milken

Aaron Milken Center at Wise

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The Aaron Milken Center at Wise builds on an early childhood education program that so many children have benefitted from, while expanding it physically, conceptually, and professionally. The Center will contribute in a tangible way to our heritage and experience as a community while reaching meaningfully and innovatively toward the future.Lowell Milken

Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience at UCLA

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Celebrating Music of the American Jewish Experience not only preserves a rich cultural legacy, but also inspires a new generations to see music as a bridge—connecting the past to the present, and empowering individuals to shape the future through the timeless language of song.Lowell Milken