College News (page 37)
Intercollegiate Media Studies Major
This may come as a surprise to students interested in working in entertainment: You do not have to graduate from film school in order to pursue a career in the movie and television industry. Just ask the Scripps alumnae who are showing their work at major film festivals or producing award-winning television shows—alumnae like Maril Davis ’74, executive producer for the Starz television series Outlander, recently nominated for several Golden Globes. She credits her time at Scripps as instrumental to her professional success, commenting, “I think a well-rounded, liberal arts education is a good preparation for any career.”
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Scripps College Olive Oil Competition
Calling all Scripps College faculty, staff, students and Alumni! We are taking submissions for the Olive Oil Label Competition now until November 3. This is your chance to have your […]
Read MoreHuffington Post reports Scripps College meets 100 percent of students’ demonstrated financial need
Scripps College is mentioned in a Huffington Post article that lists the few dozen colleges and universities in the US that help families afford the rising costs of a four-year […]
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Scripps College Announces Lori Bettison-Varga Endowment Fund
On September 8, Scripps College announced the establishment of The Lori Bettison-Varga Endowment Fund for Student Thesis and Research Support. The fund will focus on supporting senior thesis/senior capstone projects, […]
Read More$25 Million Gift Establishes Center for Creativity and Collaboration for the 5Cs
“The challenges we face today call for audacious thinkers and doers who can work collaboratively and creatively across disciplines.” —Rick Sontag (HMC ’64) In making a $25 million gift that […]
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Discover the Scripps LiveSafe App
The Scripps LiveSafe app facilitates communication with campus safety officials. The app allows Scripps community members to engage in discreet and risk-free bystander intervention through information sharing. Using their iPhone […]
Read MoreIntroducing the Scripps College App
The Scripps College mobile app provides a simple way to stay in touch with the campus community. The app allows users to access campus information; schedule and organize classes, assignments, and events; and connect with classmates and friends.
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Announcement from President Lori Bettison-Varga
It is with mixed emotions that I write to you today with the news that I will be leaving Scripps College this fall to become president and director of the […]
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Scripps College Announces Departure of President Lori Bettison-Varga
Inspiring leader credited with advancing Scripps’ academic excellence, fiscal strength, and institutional reputation will join the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Lori Bettison-Varga, president of Scripps College since […]
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Weathering the Drought
For the past two decades, Scripps College has adopted a broad range of sustainability initiatives as part of its charge to protect and preserve the environment. Scripps’ commitment to water conservation and sustainability includes implementation of landscaping projects and an upgraded irrigation system. While these actions will result in some changes to the appearance of Scripps’ grounds, the College is committed to preserving the natural beauty of the campus.
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