Feature Stories (page 7)


August 27, 2018

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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August 23, 2018

Jess Butler ’09 Promoted to Serve as Scripps’ Director of Alumnae Engagement

Binti Harvey, vice president for External Relations and Institutional Advancement at Scripps College, recently announced the appointment of Jess Butler ’09 as the new director of alumnae engagement. In this […]

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July 23, 2018

Scripps College Announces Dr. Taro Yamane Chair in Economics

Scripps College recently received a $1.5 million gift to establish the Dr. Taro Yamane Chair in Economics. Family members made the gift in Dr. Yamane’s honor. Yamane was a well-known […]

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July 3, 2018

Lynne Thompson ’72 Begins Term as Chair of the Board of Trustees

Scripps College is pleased to announce that Lynne Thompson ’72 will step into her new role as chair of the Board of Trustees on July 1, 2018. She was unanimously […]

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June 29, 2018

Becoming the CEO of Her Career

Alumna Spotlight: Anne Marie Purkey Levine ’98 Anne Marie Purkey Levine ’98 was born into a love for the arts. While growing up, her parents spent their modest income on […]

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June 18, 2018

Alumna in Science: Kelly D. Farwell Hagman ’98

It started in high school for Kelly Hagman ’98. In a biology class lecture, her teacher began a new discussion topic: genetics. Hagman was intrigued by the nuances of humans’ […]

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June 15, 2018

You Helped Make Change at Scripps

During our June Day of Giving, you gave back in a big way—196 individuals made a gift to support Scripps College, totaling $39,146.56. This amount will be matched by Scripps […]

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June 7, 2018

Designing a Future in the Arts

“One of the best pieces of advice my father passed along before I arrived at Scripps was to pick my major by the quality of the professor,” says Valérie C. […]

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May 30, 2018

Make Change for Scripps on June 13

As Scripps winds down another year of growth, achievements, and successes, it’s an opportune time to show our collective support as a community of alums, family members, and friends by […]

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May 4, 2018

Over 275 Alums Return to Scripps for Reunion Weekend

Thanks to all of the alums who joined us for Reunion Weekend 2018. We enjoyed reconnecting with you and hope you relished time with friends, classmates, and the rest of […]

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April 27, 2018

Trustee Carolyn Revelle Propels Scripps’ Presidential Scholarship Initiative to $4.9 Million with Lead Gift

Last fall, as part of the More Scripps Campaign, President Lara Tiedens announced the Presidential Scholarship Initiative, with the goal of raising $10 million toward endowment for scholarships by June […]

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April 6, 2018

Scripps Celebrates Our 2018 Alumnae Award Recipients

Each year, Scripps College recognizes the contributions of our graduates in communities across the country with three alumnae awards: Distinguished Alumna Award, Outstanding Recent Alumna, and Volunteer of the Year. […]

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March 29, 2018

Thank You for Our Most Successful Day of Giving to Date!

Congratulations, and thank you! When we asked you to “Stand for Scripps,” you responded in record numbers. 219 individuals gave to our Day of Giving campaign, including alums, families, Scripps […]

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March 28, 2018

Today, We Stand for Scripps

Scripps stands for academic excellence. Scripps stands for student opportunities. Scripps stands for graduating scholars who contribute to society through public and private lives of leadership, service, integrity, and creativity. […]

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March 16, 2018

Unleashing Potential: Pasadena Event Recap

What happens when professors empower students to investigate? Explore? Challenge? They begin Unleashing Potential. At Scripps, faculty and student collaboration enhances learning and fuels achievement while strengthening our intellectual community. […]

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February 27, 2018

Empower Academic Excellence: Meet Audrey

Give to Sustain Transformative Academic Programs “Before Scripps, I hadn’t been in environments where I felt comfortable telling my story,” says Audrey Hector ’18. Audrey recently completed a rite of […]

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Empower Learning: Meet Audrey

Give to Sustain Transformative Academic Programs “Before Scripps, I hadn’t been in environments where I felt comfortable telling my story,” says Audrey Hector ’18. Audrey recently completed a rite of […]

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February 20, 2018

Spotlight on A. Carin Weinrich ’88

Immigration and Civil Rights Feature When A. Carin Weinrich ’88 reminisces about her time at Scripps College, her favorite spot on campus comes to mind: Browning Hall’s third-floor balcony. From […]

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February 16, 2018

Looking for Talent? Recruit at Scripps!

  Each spring, Career Planning & Resources at Scripps College releases their annual resume book. This book is a networking tool for our students and contains over 100 resumes of […]

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February 13, 2018

More Scripps: Spotlight on Family Engagement

Interested in getting involved with Scripps College but don’t know where to start? Two families offer different perspectives into their involvement at the College. David and Moni Butze P’18 and […]

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