Feature Stories (page 6)
Share the Power of Gratitude with Scripps’ 2020 Day of Giving
By Emily Glory Peters Expressions of gratitude are everywhere at Scripps. From the many scholarships honoring exceptional students, staff, and faculty to the beautiful buildings named in gratitude for devoted […]
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Internship Grants Unlock Multiple Career Options for Scripps Students
By Emily Glory Peters By kindergarten, some of us can proclaim our future profession with confidence. Most of us require a longer exploration period before our eureka moment. Antonia Capossela […]
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Scripps College Family Weekend Boasts Exciting 2020 Program
By Emily Glory Peters Once a year, Family Weekend draws hundreds of students and their families for an immersive Scripps College event allowing families to appreciate Scripps from their student’s […]
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Wired Up: Connecting to the Scripps Community through Phonathon
By Emily Glory Peters On the ground floor of the McAlister Center on any given weekday you’ll find students at work on a time-honored Scripps College task: Phonathon. A student-driven […]
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Supporting Sustainability Through a Beloved Agrarian Tradition
By Rachel Morrison They are strong and have a lot of character, and though they aren’t generally temperamental, they have been known to snap when pushed too hard. These are […]
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The Results are In for Day of Giving 2019!
Thank you to our community of supporters who made this the most successful Day of Giving in Scripps’ history. In both donors and dollars, we broke records. Thank you for […]
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Give Back to Support the Programs You Love
This May, hundreds of Scripps alums will be traveling back to campus to stroll through the Rose Garden, enjoy a glass of wine with old friends on Elm Tree Lawn, […]
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Your Support Empowers Leadership in Scripps’ Clubs and Organizations
From Watu Weusi, a club dedicated to empowering students of African descent, to Mock Trial, where students participate in competitive, simulated court cases all over the state, to Babes and […]
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Scripps Families Deliver on Establishing Inaugural Parent Fund Scholarship
Last February during Family Weekend, the Office of Parent Engagement and Philanthropy challenged our community of parents and families to create an annual Parent Fund Scholarship. This year, thanks to […]
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The Scripps Education Extends Far Beyond the Classroom
The educational opportunities inherent in a Scripps education extend far beyond the boundaries of our Claremont campus. From one corner of the globe to another, Scripps students are conducting research, […]
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Thank You for Making a Difference in 2018
2018 was one of Scripps’ best years yet for gifts, community engagement, and student support. You shared your passions with us, and you made a difference. Thank you! To celebrate […]
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Scripps Internship Grants Provide Funding to Support Career Exploration
From writing above-the-fold news stories for the Philadelphia Inquirer to conducting research for the Stanford University School of Medicine, Scripps students traveled around the country gaining experience in a multitude […]
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Help Students Discover Their Passions through Career Exploration Treks
When most students were enjoying a break from academic coursework, eleven eager Scripps students traveled to Sacramento during fall break to learn about career opportunities in government, policy, and public […]
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Support a Holistic Approach to Wellness at Scripps
Recently, the Division of Student Affairs at Scripps has been promoting a holistic approach to wellness with new programming. “Scripps is a college that cares about its students’ success, inside and outside of […]
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Interview with Enrique Gonzalez-Salgado, Scripps’ New Associate Vice President for Philanthropy
Enrique Gonzalez-Salgado, Scripps’ new associate vice president for philanthropy, reflects on his first visit to campus: “I remember walking by Honnold Gate and reading the inscription that students and alumnae […]
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Fletcher Jones Foundation Awards $1 Million for Endowed Scholar in Computation
The Fletcher Jones Foundation has awarded $1 million to Scripps College for the establishment of The Fletcher Jones Scholar in Computation. The grant is matched 1:1 by former Scripps Trustee […]
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Connect with CP&R Today!
Career Planning & Resources (CP&R) is Scripps’ top-ranked career center. We plug students into our talented network of alumnae and families through career networking treks and internship opportunities. The CP&R […]
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Imagining Possibilities: Science Profile on Nicole Grimwood ’16
Nicole Grimwood ’16 imagines possibilities. From creating remote control mood lighting in her residence hall room to researching modulation schemes for wireless communication, Grimwood has leveraged her liberal arts education […]
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Leveraging the Power of a Liberal Arts Education
Sarah Young ’08 believes in the power of a liberal arts education for women. From an early age, she has been empowered by mentors and advisers to pursue self-understanding through […]
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Scripps College Thanks Mark Herron for His Service as Chair of the Board of Trustees
Scripps College recognizes Mark Herron, outgoing chair of the Board of Trustees, for his service in the role. Herron completed his term in June, following four years of steadfast leadership. […]
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