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Feb. 2, 2024
Newsroom
Scripps College History
The Legacy of Ada W. Hatch ’31, “The First Scrippsie,” and Martha Reich ’71 Honored at Scripps College
By Kendra Pintor Scripps College holds a special place in the heart of Martha Hatch Reich, a distinguished alum from the Class of 1971. However, her connection to Scripps extends beyond her own academic journey; it is a legacy intertwined with her mother’s pioneering role in the College’s history. In a recent interview, Martha gave […]
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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 retired Mary Davis MacNaughton ’70, professor of art history and Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Director of the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, Scripps College has created a new […]
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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 of its most beloved campus traditions: Camp Scripps. Originally conceived by the Class of ’69 as their gift to current and future alums, Camp Scripps is an […]
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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 to our students as the content of our curriculum. Our founder, Ellen Browning Scripps, firmly believed the beauty of the grounds should “seep into students’ […]
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Suzanne Muchnic ’62 Authoring the First Book on the History of Scripps College
Photograph by Max Yavno taken at Scripps College, c. 1945–50 By Emily Glory Peters Renowned author and art critic Suzanne Ely Muchnic ’62 describes her first encounter with Scripps College as “love at first sight.” An art major, Muchnic was inspired by the scenic campus, her engaged and energetic peers, and the mind-opening discussions she […]
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