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Some Magical Scripps Spots and the Generous People Behind Them
By Emily Glory Peters The story of Scripps might be described as a story of generosity. Not only did Ellen Browning Scripps found the College at a time when there […]
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Clare Hubbard Kelm ’69 on the Power of Planned Giving
Clare Hubbard Kelm ’69 and her husband, Ed Kelm, are ensuring the future of Scripps College with a planned gift Whether it’s your time, words of wisdom, or something more, […]
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Honoring Mary MacNaughton’s Creative Legacy at Scripps With New Fund
Scripps College has established an endowed fund celebrating the outgoing Director of the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, Mary MacNaughton ’70. By Emily Glory Peters To honor the accomplishments of recently […]
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Alumnae-Led Camp Scripps Just Might be the “Scrippsiest” Event Ever
Camp Scripps is the College’s signature retreat created by, for, and about its talented alumnae. By Emily Glory Peters Every summer since 1994, the College has played host to one […]
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Past Donor Gifts Resurrect Scripps’ Historic “Tulip Walk”
Spots like Tulip Walk were designed to make Scripps a meditative respite—and our donors are key to that vision. By Emily Glory Peters Scripps’ serene surroundings are arguably as meaningful […]
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Alumna Makes Reunion Gift to Scholarships to Advance Diversity and Equity at Scripps
Carolyn Holm ’70 has made a major gift to supply need-based scholarship aid to Scripps students. Scholarships create equitable access to Scripps for gifted students regardless of their financial resources. […]
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Donors Help Scripps Make Progress Toward Racial Equity and Inclusivity
Gifts to Scripps’ Racial Justice and Equity Fund are making an undeniable impact at Scripps. To support these goals, please consider making a donation here. By Emily Glory Peters During […]
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Scripps Community Raises Over $100,000 During Celebratory Day of Giving
By Emily Glory Peters In recognition of all the people and programs that make Scripps College such a special place, more than 300 members of our community came together to […]
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Merrilee Stewart Howard ’70 Honors Her Mother’s College Journey With Gift to Scripps Scholarships
Mother and daughter duo Audrey Thalia Stewart and Merrilee Howard ’70 began college at the same time. Now, Howard is honoring her mom’s dedication with a gift to scholarships at […]
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Remembering Tamara Smiley Hamilton ’74 Through Alum-Funded Scholarship
By Emily Glory Peters Fellow Scripps alumnae have described the late Tamara Smiley Hamilton ’74 as untiring, inspired, loving, and funny—“a woman who gave her whole being” to what she […]
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Student Support Steps Into the Limelight for Giving Tuesday on Dec 1
By Emily Glory Peters 2020: a year punctuated by a pandemic, protests, economic depression, and a landmark election. Yet, amid the turbulence, Scripps students continue to press on with their […]
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Suzanne Muchnic ’62 Gifts $500,000 to Scripps for Critical Scholarship Support
Renowned writer and art critic Suzanne Muchnic ’62 has pledged $500,000 to support Scripps College’s Presidential Scholarship Initiative (PSI). The gift pushes the initiative, which was launched by President Lara […]
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Letter to the Scripps Community: The Time for Confidence and Courage is Now
Dear Scripps College family – I know that 2020 hasn’t unfolded the way any of us had planned. The outcomes of the pandemic and protests against systemic racism have called […]
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New Platform Olive Grove Fosters Connection When We Need It Most
Named for the College’s historic trees, Olive Grove is Scripps’ new online platform to help our community find meaningful connection By Emily Glory Peters Before the pandemic, relationship-building within the […]
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How to Leverage the Value of Your Scripps Connection
For alumnae, the value of a Scripps connection extends far beyond Commencement By Emily Glory Peters Scripps alumnae, while dizzyingly diverse in their interests, talents, and future goals, find common […]
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