Feature Stories (page 6)
Suzanne Muchnic ’62 Authoring the First Book on the History of Ƶ
Photograph by Max Yavno taken at Ƶ, c. 1945–50 By Emily Glory Peters Renowned author and art critic Suzanne Ely Muchnic ’62 describes her first encounter with Ƶ […]
Read MoreWhy Scholarship Support Matters Now More Than Ever
As more families face financial insecurity due to COVID-19, donor support of scholarships will be essential to help students pursue their educational aspirations at Scripps. Make a gift today. By […]
Read MoreSupport of COVID-19 Emergency Funds Critical to Sustaining Ƶinto 2021
Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Charlotte Johnson reflects on the power of donor support to help Ƶthrive as we confront the impact of COVID-19. Make […]
Read MoreƵBoard Chair Lynne Thompson ’72: “Continue to Believe in Scripps”
By Emily Glory Peters This past weekend, the Ƶcommunity celebrated the Class of 2020’s graduation from Ƶ. While we couldn’t be together in person, we shared in our […]
Read MoreScripps’ CP&R Rises to the Challenge to Provide Virtual Career Guidance for Students
By Emily Glory Peters As a small liberal arts college, one of the many benefits a Ƶstudent can expect while on campus is receiving individual attention from staff and […]
Read MoreHere’s How You Can Help ƵDuring COVID-19
By Emily Glory Peters Fred Rogers once recalled his mother’s advice to “look for the helpers” in periods of tragedy and crisis. These helpers make up a class to which […]
Read MoreƵCommunity Rallies to Support One Another in Face of COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 has inspired members of the Ƶcommunity to come together in support of one another during these trying times. By Emily Glory Peters “How can I […]
Read MoreFinding Inspiration in the Life of Ellen Browning Scripps
As the College navigates the COVID-19 fallout, we’re celebrating Women’s History Month by finding encouragement in the life of Ƶ’s founder, Ellen Browning Scripps. By Emily Glory Peters March […]
Read MoreGratitude for Dr. Samella Lewis Continues Today Among Scholarship Recipients and Donors
ƵProfessor Emerita of Art Samella Lewis (center) in 2002 with Rochelle Branch, cultural affairs manager at City of Pasadena; Lynn Thompson ’72, Ƶ board chair; Denise Nelson Nash […]
Read MoreShare the Power of Gratitude with Scripps’ 2020 Day of Giving
By Emily Glory Peters Expressions of gratitude are everywhere at Scripps. From the many scholarships honoring exceptional students, staff, and faculty to the beautiful buildings named in gratitude for devoted […]
Read MoreInternship Grants Unlock Multiple Career Options for ƵStudents
By Emily Glory Peters By kindergarten, some of us can proclaim our future profession with confidence. Most of us require a longer exploration period before our eureka moment. Antonia Capossela […]
Read MoreƵ Family Weekend Boasts Exciting 2020 Program
By Emily Glory Peters Once a year, Family Weekend draws hundreds of students and their families for an immersive Ƶ event allowing families to appreciate Ƶfrom their student’s […]
Read MoreWired Up: Connecting to the ƵCommunity through Phonathon
By Emily Glory Peters On the ground floor of the McAlister Center on any given weekday you’ll find students at work on a time-honored Ƶ task: Phonathon. A student-driven […]
Read MoreSupporting Sustainability Through a Beloved Agrarian Tradition
By Rachel Morrison They are strong and have a lot of character, and though they aren’t generally temperamental, they have been known to snap when pushed too hard. These are […]
Read MoreThank you to our community of supporters who made this the most successful Day of Giving in Scripps’ history. In both donors and dollars, we broke records. Thank you for […]
Give Back to Support the Programs You Love
This May, hundreds of Ƶalums will be traveling back to campus to stroll through the Rose Garden, enjoy a glass of wine with old friends on Elm Tree Lawn, […]
Read MoreYour Support Empowers Leadership in Scripps’ Clubs and Organizations
From Watu Weusi, a club dedicated to empowering students of African descent, to Mock Trial, where students participate in competitive, simulated court cases all over the state, to Babes and […]
Read MoreƵFamilies Deliver on Establishing Inaugural Parent Fund Scholarship
Last February during Family Weekend, the Office of Parent Engagement and Philanthropy challenged our community of parents and families to create an annual Parent Fund Scholarship. This year, thanks to […]
Read MoreThe ƵEducation Extends Far Beyond the Classroom
The educational opportunities inherent in a Ƶeducation extend far beyond the boundaries of our Claremont campus. From one corner of the globe to another, Ƶstudents are conducting research, […]
Read MoreThank You for Making a Difference in 2018
2018 was one of Scripps’ best years yet for gifts, community engagement, and student support. You shared your passions with us, and you made a difference. Thank you! To celebrate […]
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