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The Value of a Scripps College Education: Launching Careers and Lifelong Success
By Kendra Pintor Scripps College, known for its rigorous academics and supportive community, has long been a launchpad into successful and impactful careers. Following the journeys of three remarkable alums, […]
Read MoreSpotlight on Alums: Kimi Kaneshina ’20 on Work-Life Balance
According to Kimi Kaneshina ’20, “Entering the job market during the pandemic was a difficult feat.” However, she took active steps to prevent the pressure of job searching during lockdowns from taking over her life.
Read MoreSpotlight on Alums: Disability Rights Advocate, Economist, and Author Allison Thompkins ’04
Economist, author, and disability rights advocate Allison Thompkins ’04 says Scripps College was “absolutely pivotal” in shaping her postgraduate work.
Read MoreSpotlight on Alums: Sarah Izant ’15, CalEPA Deputy Secretary for Climate Policy
According to Sarah Izant ’15, the deputy secretary for climate policy at the California Environmental Protection Agency, her Scripps education and The Claremont Colleges’ network of resources and connections were both invaluable factors in shaping her career after graduation.
Read MoreKate DeMarsh ’21 Combines Policy and Science to Affect Change
For Kate DeMarsh ’21, scientific study and community engagement are inextricably linked. As a PhD student in environmental systems at the University of California Merced, her research focuses on community-based air monitoring.
Read MoreSpotlight on Alums: CMS Ducey Hall of Fame Inductee Emily Taylor ’06 Reflects on Time at Scripps
“I feel like athletics at CMS really allowed me to embrace the entire 5C experience,” says CMS Ducey Hall of Fame inductee Emily Taylor ’06.
Read MoreIn the Media: Monika Lee ’17 Hailed as a “Rising Star” by Capitol Weekly
Throughout her career, she has focused on social justice, equity, and mental health, balancing idealism with realism.
Read MoreEun Ji Chung ’06 Named Biomedical Engineering Society Fellow
Chung’s areas of expertise include molecular design, nanomedicine, and tissue engineering. Her current research focuses on designing targeted treatments for cardiovascular disease, cancer, and kidney disease.
Read MoreKate DeMarsh ’21 Named UCAR Next Generation Policy Fellow
DeMarsh is pursuing a PhD in environmental systems at the University of California, Merced, and is passionate about diversity in STEM.
Read MoreFerrin Ruiz ’08 Balances Medicine and Dance
Ruiz credits her commitment to dance at Scripps for helping her stand out in a highly qualified pool of medical school applicants.
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