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Capstone Day 2026 Celebrates the Theses of Graduating Seniors
Chalotte Blasi ’26 and Professor of Mathematics Chris Towse By Caitlin Antonios Scripps students showcased months of independent research and interdisciplinary collaboration during Capstone Day, presenting senior theses that reflected […]
Read MoreAchievement Snapshot: Scripps College’s Class of 2025
Commencement on May 17, 2025 By Caitlin Antonios Friends, family, and loved ones gathered on Elm Tree Lawn in May to celebrate Scripps College’s Class of 2025. For many, it […]
Read MoreSpotlight on Seniors: Kimai McPhee ’25 on Opening Doors for Others
Kimai McPhee ’25 By Caitlin Antonios College can be a culture shock, even if a student grew up near campus. For out-of-state students like Kimai McPhee ’25, adjusting to the […]
Read MoreSpotlight on Seniors: Isabel Evans ’23 Finds Treasures and Inspiration in Library Archives
Although Evans is writing two senior theses to fulfill each of her major requirements, she is utilizing a similar methodology for both: archival research.
Read MoreLindsey Galloway ’07 Earns Sundance Honors for New Screenplay
When Lindsey Galloway ’07 wrote her senior thesis, a feminist reinterpretation of historical novels, she didn’t expect that her academic research would eventually lead to an award-winning screenplay.
Read MoreSpotlight on Seniors: Vivian Monteiro ’23’s Art Shines in Debut Solo Exhibition
On campus, the Williamson Gallery has been instrumental in connecting Monteiro with the art community at Scripps and elsewhere.
Read MoreSpotlight on Seniors: Hannah Lebow ’23 Brings an International Perspective to Art History
While she ultimately chose Scripps for its strong French academics, Lebow chose to pursue an art history minor while in Paris.
Read MoreSpotlight on Seniors: Fulbright Recipient Chanah Haigh ’23 Focuses on Environmental Activism
“I’ve loved how interdisciplinary my studies at Scripps have been,” Haigh says. “It’s given me more understanding of other people’s perspectives and taught me to be flexible and to think on my feet.”
Read MoreKeeping it Classic: Classics Majors Gain Modern Knowledge through Study of Ancient Texts
Heroes, monsters, and goddesses are the order of the day for seniors Ruby Laufer ’21 and Alyssa Rowshan ’21. For these two majors in classics/ancient studies and late antique-medieval studies, classical literature is more than a trove for understanding the cultures of antiquity or an escapist pleasure.
Read MoreSnapshot: Class of 2021
Take a look at all the Class of 2021 has accomplished during their time at Scripps!
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