Giving News (page 11)


June 1, 2015

A 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 […]

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February 1, 2015

A 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 […]

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Chalan 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. […]

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Miller 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 […]

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October 13, 2014

Anonymous 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 […]

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November 10, 2013

Scripps 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, […]

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February 18, 2013

Scripps 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 […]

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March 9, 2012

Scripps 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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