Special Initiatives
At Marlborough, we believe in pioneering programs that make a lasting impact—both within our community and beyond. Our Special Initiatives reflect our commitment to innovation, inclusion, and leadership in education.
Violets for Building Equity in Education (ViBEE): Cultivating the Next Generation of Educators
The Violets for Building Equity in Education (ViBEE) Fellowship is Marlborough’s groundbreaking initiative designed to diversify the teaching profession and empower the next generation of educators.
Through a partnership with Loyola Marymount University's School of Education (LMU), ViBEE provides Marlborough alumnae of color with a fully funded pathway into teaching. Our Fellows co-teach, receive mentorship, and earn a Master of Arts in Educational Studies from LMU—at no cost.
Why ViBEE Matters
- Representation in the Classroom: We believe students thrive when they see themselves reflected in their teachers.
- Addressing the Educator Pipeline: By fostering talented faculty of color, we contribute to a more inclusive and dynamic learning environment.
- Hands-on Experience & Mentorship: Fellows work alongside expert faculty while receiving personalized guidance and professional development.
Program Benefits
- Co-teach 2-3 courses at Marlborough in alignment with expertise/college major
- Earn a fully funded Master’s degree from LMU while teaching
- Receive compensation and benefits as a part-time faculty member
- Engage in professional development with travel and accommodation covered
We invite you to join us in championing this important work. Whether by applying, mentoring, or supporting the program, your involvement helps us build a brighter, more equitable future in education.
Because of you, Marlborough continues to thrive.
Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund
At Marlborough, innovation isn’t just encouraged—it’s built into the student experience. The Shari and Edward Glazer Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) is our School’s idea incubator and interdisciplinary project lab, where students design, create, and launch ideas that make a real-world impact. Since 2018, they’ve built robots, developed software for social justice initiatives, and launched businesses—all within the CEI.
Give a gift to endow the CEI and ensure that innovation remains a permanent part of the Marlborough experience.
Your support will:
- Provide long-term funding for faculty leadership and student mentorship
- Sustain access to cutting-edge tools, technology, and collaborative spaces
- Expand equitable access to innovation-based learning for students across Los Angeles
- Preserve the CEI as a signature element of the Marlborough experience—now and in the future
Endowing the CEI is more than naming a space—it's securing a future where innovation continues to thrive at Marlborough, inspiring young changemakers for years to come.
Join us in shaping the future of education.