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The New York Review of Books Interviews English Professor Aaron Matz
Professor of English Aaron Matz speaking at Commencement in 2023. The New York Review of Books, a renowned magazine publishing articles on culture and literature, sat with Professor of English […]
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Professor of Economics Nicholas Kacher Speaks About Housing Affordability on Marketplace
Seal Court Associate Professor of Economics Nicholas Kacher recently made an appearance on Marketplace, American Public Media’s daily news show on business and economics. The segment looked at whether the housing […]
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Professor Christina Edholm Wins Prestigious Teaching Award
Associate Professor of Mathematics Christina Edholm Associate Professor of Mathematics Christina Edholm has been named the 2026 Etta Z. Falconer Lecturer by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) and […]
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Professor Westenley Alcenat Quoted in The Washington Post
Margaret Fowler Garden Assistant Professor of History and Africana Studies Westenley Alcenat was quoted in a recent The Washington Post article about President Donald Trump’s rhetoric against Black immigrants, particularly Somali […]
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Professor Hao Huang Speaks About His Evolution from Concert Pianist to Community Artist
Professor of Music and Bessie and Cecil Frankel Endowed Chair in Music Hao Huang Professor of Music Hao Huang joined the American Planning Organization for a web forum co-hosted by […]
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Hungry Ghost Festival, Co-Produced by Professor Hao Huang, Gets Huge LA Turn Out
Bessie and Cecil Frankel Endowed Chair in Music Professor Hao Huang For the second annual Hungry Ghost Festival on September 7, 2025, over 600 attendees honored ancestors through community celebration, […]
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Professor Vanessa Tyson Speaks on Gender-Based Violence and Solutions
Associate Professor of Politics Vanessa Tyson was quoted in Ms. magazine as part of the publication’s ongoing series examining feminism in modern history. Tyson spoke with Carmen Rios about gender-based […]
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Professor Ken Gonzales-Day Featured on In Conversation Podcast to Discuss New Exhibition
Professor of Art Ken Gonzales-Day Artist, photographer, and Professor of Art Ken Gonzales-Day joined In Conversation podcast host James Campbell and author and historian Amelia Jones to discuss his new […]
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Spotlight on Faculty: Abdiel Jacobsen Shares Culture Through Dance
Image credit: Abdiel Jacobsen By Emily Glory Peters The New York Times once described Assistant Professor of Dance Abdiel Jacobsen’s approach to dance as “expansive,” “liberated,” and “joyful.” At Scripps […]
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“There is No Sole Genius”: Mary Routt Chair of Writing Éireann Lorsung on the Philosophy of Making Art
Éireann Lorsung (left) and Chloe Martinez By Caitlin Antonios In Scripps College’s Hampton Room above Malott Commons on a spring Thursday afternoon, white banners with stark black lettering decorated the […]
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