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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 […]
Read MoreLynne 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 […]
Read MoreBecoming 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 […]
Read MoreAlumna 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’ […]
Read MoreYou 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 […]
Read MoreDesigning 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. […]
Read MoreMake 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 […]
Read MoreOver 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 […]
Read MoreTrustee 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 […]
Read MoreScripps 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. […]
Read MoreThank 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 […]
Read MoreMore Scripps: Spotlight on Moe Macarow ’07
Aron “Moe” Macarow ’07 would say that he is “not your typical Scripps alum.” Macarow identifies as a queer, Jewish, trans man who has spent much of his life in […]
Read MoreUnleashing 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. […]
Read MoreMore Scripps: Spotlight on Scholarships
Imagine you’re a senior in high school, eagerly waiting to hear from Scripps College whether or not you’ve been admitted to next year’s class. You’ve worked hard for this: you’re […]
Read MorePaying it Forward
Alumna in Science Profile: Leonida Radford ’17 Leonida Radford describes the sense of wonder she experienced in her seventh grade science class one day. Her teacher explained how particles in […]
Read MoreEmpower 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 […]
Read MoreEmpower 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 […]
Read MoreFamily Weekend 2018 Photo Recap
Thank you to all of the families who joined us for Family Weekend 2018! Here is a slideshow with some of our favorite moments.
Read MoreSpotlight 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 […]
Read MoreLooking 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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