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April 22, 2025

1933

The first swimming pool and units of the field house are completed at Alumnae Park, an area that eventually became part of Harvey Mudd College campus.

1931

In June, the first class graduates from Scripps College on Bowling Green.

1930

In fall, Susan Miller Dorsey Hall is ready for occupancy, and remains the youngest residence hall at Scripps for 30 years.

1929

Designed by architect Sumner Hunt of Los Angeles, Janet Jacks Balch Hall is completed in fall and becomes the primary academic facility.

In fall, Grace Scripps Clark Hall is completed. It is the joint gift of Grace Scripps Clark and Ellen Browning Scripps, in memory of James E. Scripps, founder and editor of the Detroit Evening News and father and brother of the donors.

April 16, 2025

1927

Ernest J. Jaqua, for whom Jaqua Quadrangle is named, is elected the first president of Scripps.

April 15, 2025

1926

Ellen Browning Scripps endows a college for women as the first element in a coordinated system of affiliated colleges and graduate schools surrounding Pomona.

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