Giving News (page 11)
The Lori Bettison-Varga Fund for Student Thesis and Research Support
This fall, the Scripps Board of Trustees announced the establishment of The Lori Bettison-Varga Endowment Fund for Student Thesis and Research Support. We are pleased to report that gifts and […]
Read MoreWeathering the Drought With Community Support
According to data from the U.S. Drought Monitor, nearly 95 percent of the State of California is currently experiencing severe to exceptional drought, and future prospects for relief look grim. […]
Read MoreA strong endowment means empowerment for Scripps College
“Every building needs a strong foundation, and so, too, does the College. The Scripps endowment — its financial strength — is its firm foundation.” Jean Bixby Smith ’59 is an […]
Read MoreA Message from NEW Hall’s Anonymous Lead Donors
Though we have long watched Scripps College with respect and interest from afar, our family’s relationship to the College is a new one. Over the past year, we’ve had the […]
Read MoreChalan Colby ’61 Pledges $1.25 Million to Campaign
“My years at Scripps were life-changing,” says Chalan Colby ’61. “I was away from home, and it was a chance to grow up and make choices I felt good about. […]
Read MoreMiller Family Honors Katharine Howard Miller ’55 With New Faculty Office Wing
On October 10, 2014, members of the Scripps community gathered to dedicate the Katharine Howard Miller ’55 Wing of the Bette Cree Edwards ’49 Humanities Building. The wing features 17 […]
Read MoreAnonymous Gift Lays the Foundation for New Scripps Residence Hall
Scripps College has received a $10 million donation from an anonymous donor to support the construction of its tenth residence hall. President Lori Bettison-Varga said, “This generous gift will provide […]
Read MoreScripps College Launches $175 Million Fundraising Campaign
Scripps College has launched the most ambitious campaign in its history – a $175 million initiative for student’s scholarships, the LASPA Center (Leadership, Analysis, Scholarship, Public Service, Action) programming, internships, […]
Read MoreScripps College Receives $5.3 Million Pledge from Trustee Nancy Katayama ’77
President Lori Bettison-Varga today announced a $5.3 million pledge to Scripps College from current Scripps College Board of Trustee Nancy Katayama ’77. The pledge came in anticipation of a significant […]
Read MoreScripps College Receives $2 Million Gift
President Lori Bettison-Varga today announced a $2 million gift to Scripps College. Prior to his death in January, trustee emeritus Frank R. Miller, Jr. dedicated $2 million to the College to […]
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