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ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵFamilies 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 generous contributions from ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵparents and families, the Office of Parent Engagement and Philanthropy awarded Hanna Kim ’21 the first Parent Fund Scholarship. Kim is […]

The ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵEducation Extends Far Beyond the Classroom

The educational opportunities inherent in a ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵeducation extend far beyond the boundaries of our Claremont campus. From one corner of the globe to another, ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵstudents are conducting research, clarifying career goals, practicing languages, and making friends through the Study Abroad and Global Education (SAGE) programs. These programs are made accessible by alums, families, […]

Thank 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 our volunteers, mentors, and donors, we created a short video featuring a few ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵstudents. If you haven’t gotten involved and want to learn more […]

ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵInternship Grants Provide Funding to Support Career Exploration

From writing above-the-fold news stories for the Philadelphia Inquirer to conducting research for the Stanford University School of Medicine, ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵstudents traveled around the country gaining experience in a multitude of fields. According to Valinda Lee, associate director and career counselor at the Carlotta Welles ’39 Center for Career Planning & Resources (CP&R), college students […]

Help Students Discover Their Passions through Career Exploration Treks

When most students were enjoying a break from academic coursework, eleven eager ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵstudents traveled to Sacramento during fall break to learn about career opportunities in government, policy, and public affairs. They attended sessions with lobbyists, private philanthropic foundations, and a coalition of nonprofits, among numerous other companies and organizations. Students also networked with ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵ[…]

Support a Holistic Approach to Wellness at Scripps

Recently, the Division of Student Affairs at ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵhas been promoting a holistic approach to wellness with new programming. “ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵis a college that cares about its students’ success, inside and outside of the classroom,” says Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Charlotte Johnson. “It’s crucial that we invest in resources that support student wellness.” These programs […]

Interview with Enrique Gonzalez-Salgado, Scripps’ New Associate Vice President for Philanthropy

Enrique Gonzalez-Salgado, Scripps’ new associate vice president for philanthropy, reflects on his first visit to campus: “I remember walking by Honnold Gate and reading the inscription that students and alumnae know so well: ‘The paramount obligation of a college is to develop in its students the ability to think clearly and independently, and the ability […]

Fletcher Jones Foundation Awards $1 Million for Endowed Scholar in Computation

The Fletcher Jones Foundation has awarded $1 million to ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵ for the establishment of The Fletcher Jones Scholar in Computation. The grant is matched 1:1 by former ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵTrustee and alumna, Betsy Weinberg Smith, through the Sidney J. Weinberg, Jr. Foundation for a combined $2 million endowed fund. The Endowed Scholar will display a […]

Connect with CP&R Today!

Career Planning & Resources (CP&R) is Scripps’ top-ranked career center. We plug students into our talented network of alumnae and families through career networking treks and internship opportunities. The CP&R staff engage with at least 80% of students annually, and their work has a significant impact on student success: 87% hold at least one internship […]

Imagining Possibilities: Science Profile on Nicole Grimwood ’16

Nicole Grimwood ’16 imagines possibilities. From creating remote control mood lighting in her residence hall room to researching modulation schemes for wireless communication, Grimwood has leveraged her liberal arts education at ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵto launch her into a world of creative innovation and invention. As a first-year student at Scripps, Grimwood was ready to take on […]

Leveraging the Power of a Liberal Arts Education

Sarah Young ’08 believes in the power of a liberal arts education for women. From an early age, she has been empowered by mentors and advisers to pursue self-understanding through continuous reflection and critical inquiry. When it came time for her college search process, Young wanted to attend an institution that encouraged women to develop […]

ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵ Thanks Mark Herron for His Service as Chair of the Board of Trustees

ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵ recognizes Mark Herron, outgoing chair of the Board of Trustees, for his service in the role. Herron completed his term in June, following four years of steadfast leadership. Herron was elected to the Board in 1997, inspired by his mother’s devotion to Scripps. Jeannette “Jan” Pierson Herron ’45 majored in mathematics and was […]

Jess Butler ’09 Promoted to Serve as Scripps’ Director of Alumnae Engagement

Binti Harvey, vice president for External Relations and Institutional Advancement at ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵ, recently announced the appointment of Jess Butler ’09 as the new director of alumnae engagement. In this role, Butler will connect more than 9,000 ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵalumnae through innovative outreach, communications, programming, and fundraising. Butler most recently served as the assistant director of […]

ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵ Announces Dr. Taro Yamane Chair in Economics

ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵ recently received a $1.5 million gift to establish the Dr. Taro Yamane Chair in Economics. Family members made the gift in Dr. Yamane’s honor. Yamane was a well-known statistician and the author of several books, including Mathematics for Economists and Elementary Sampling Theory. He is perhaps best known for developing the Yamane Formula, the standard used […]

ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵ is pleased to announce that Lynne Thompson ’72 will step into her new role as chair of the Board of Trustees on July 1, 2018. She was unanimously elected to the position by the Board in March 2017. Mark Herron, the outgoing chair, said, “Lynne’s leadership experience, her creativity, and her commitment to […]

Becoming the CEO of Her Career

Alumna Spotlight: Anne Marie Purkey Levine ’98 Anne Marie Purkey Levine ’98 was born into a love for the arts. While growing up, her parents spent their modest income on experiences—they exposed her to museums and art exhibits whenever possible. Levine’s grandmother dabbled as an artist, and art played an important role in her childhood. […]

Alumna in Science: Kelly D. Farwell Hagman ’98

It started in high school for Kelly Hagman ’98. In a biology class lecture, her teacher began a new discussion topic: genetics. Hagman was intrigued by the nuances of humans’ inherited characteristics and was fascinated with how eye color, one of the most complex of our hereditary traits, is passed from parent to child. This […]

You Helped Make Change at Scripps

During our June Day of Giving, you gave back in a big way—196 individuals made a gift to support ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵ, totaling $39,146.56. This amount will be matched by ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵTrustee and alumna Nancy Katayama ’77, alumna Joanna Hamel Dunklee ’62, and an anonymous trustee and alumna from the Class of 1974. Overall, you helped […]

Designing a Future in the Arts

“One of the best pieces of advice my father passed along before I arrived at ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵwas to pick my major by the quality of the professor,” says Valérie C. Whitacre ’08. “If the professor of underwater basket weaving was the best professor on campus, then one would benefit from taking the course!” Following her […]

Make Change for ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵon June 13

As ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓƵwinds down another year of growth, achievements, and successes, it’s an opportune time to show our collective support as a community of alums, family members, and friends by making a gift to the College. Although we ask for your support throughout the year, during the month of June we will show you how […]