The Lowell Milken Center discovers, develops and communicates the stories of unsung heroes who have made a profound and positive difference on the course of history. Founded in 2007, the Lowell Milken Center teaches respect and understanding for peoples of all races, religions and creeds. The organization was founded in partnership with Milken Educator Norman Conard (KS '92), a nationally award-winning history teacher, who serves as director of the organization. Based out of Fort Scott, KS, the Lowell Milken Center facilitates projects, houses exhibits in its Fort Scott office and assists students and teachers across the county whose work carries the message that people have a responsibility to "repair the world" and become role models for positive change through their thoughts and deeds.

Through student-driven, project-based learning, the Lowell Milken Center staff support and mentor individuals and groups committed to sharing examples of people who have been unsung heroes, whose contributions to the world deserve to be shared and celebrated. Projects span a wide range of mediums, from exhibits to plays, essays to websites. Students and teachers who work with the Lowell Milken Center are provided with a diverse set of resources to see their projects through to completion. Since its inception, the Lowell Milken Center has worked with more than 3,000 schools in all fifty states, with involvement growing each year.