Feature Stories (page 7)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler ’72 Gifts $3.1 Million to Support the Arts and Humanities at Scripps College
Scripps College is thrilled to announce a landmark gift of $3.1 million from Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler ’72 in support of the arts and humanities. Her generosity will enable Scripps to create […]
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Sabine Romero ’95 Selected as 2018 Lois Langland Alumna-in-Residence
With over 20 years of experience in open government, Sabine Romero ’95 has made a difference from the local to the international level and everywhere in between. And she is […]
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Anonymous Donor Offers Matching Gift Challenge for Paul R. Bishop Memorial Award
The Paul R. Bishop Memorial Award in Choral and Vocal Music has garnered more than $18,000 in support from alumnae, family members, and friends of Bishop and the music program. […]
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More Scripps: Spotlight on Dance
“Dance facilitates a space for students to feel, think, speak, and move with their curiosities and interests,” says Kevin Williamson, assistant professor of dance at Scripps. “Students learn deeply about […]
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It Started with a Conversation
Ruth Reese-Lane ’92 has always been curious. She has a natural interest in the human experience—the story—inspired by her upbringing. Growing up in El Paso, Texas, a town nestled along […]
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