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Feature Stories (page 3)


April 12, 2022

Scholarship Awardee Sophie Fron ’22 Charts Her Own Humanities Path at Scripps

By Emily Glory Peters Fron is the recipient of the Ament scholarship, founded in honor of William Sheffield Ament, professor of English and a member of the original faculty of […]

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April 4, 2022

Celebrate the Future of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ with Day of Giving on April 13

With the return of in-person instruction, Reunion, and even a dual Commencement this May, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ has a lot to celebrate this year. In support of our current students and […]

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March 31, 2022

Here’s What Underrepresented Students Want You to Know About Supporting Diversity at Scripps

By Emily Glory Peters QuestBridge Scholars at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ are underrepresented and are often the first generation in their families to attend college Natalia Alameda ’25, Vanessa Gutierrez ’25, and […]

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March 7, 2022

“Phonathon is More Than Job”: Bianca Torres-Hamlin ’22 on Why Giving Matters

By Lauren Mar ’25 Phonathon Student Supervisor Bianca Torres-Hamlin ’22 says her experience fundraising for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­has helped her grow as a leader and form tight bonds with the wider […]

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February 28, 2022

Scripps’ Racial Justice and Equity Initiatives—Where Are We Now?

By Emily Glory Peters Inaugural Racial Justice and Equity Fellow Blessing Nketchi-Etse Roland-Magaji ’24 presenting her research at Scripps’ Research Tea 2021 In September 2020, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ received a landmark […]

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January 27, 2022

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s New Mentorship Program Deepens Alum-to-Alum Connections

By Emily Glory Peters Margaret Finnegan ’87 and Ariel So ’20 were matched as part of Scripps’ new alum-to-alum mentorship program. To apply, please click here. Marked by its close-knit […]

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January 26, 2022

Results for The Giving Season at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­: You Topped Our Goal!

By Emily Glory Peters The Giving Season is a year-end campaign to raise support as our students enter the new year. To learn more, click here. This past November, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­[…]

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January 11, 2022

Scripps’ New Parent Leadership Council Co-Chairs: “All Parents Have Stories Students Benefit Fromâ€

By Emily Glory Peters John Fukunaga and Cheryl Shojinaga (far left and far right) are the newest co-chairs of Scripps’ Parent Leadership Council, a group dedicated to helping the College […]

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December 20, 2021

Ishta Nabakka ’23 on Turning Ideas into Action, Finding Belonging at Scripps

By Lauren Mar ’25 During The Giving Season at Scripps, we’re highlighting student leaders like Ishta (she/they) as they share how their Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­experience helped them use their voice and […]

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December 16, 2021

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Experiences That Grew Julia Brock ’22’s Leadership Confidence

By Emily Glory Peters During The Giving Season at Scripps, we’re highlighting student leaders as they share how their Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­experience helped them use their voice and act on new […]

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December 9, 2021

Rosy Weber ’23: Strengthening Leadership and Self Expression Through Art at Scripps

By Lauren Mar ’25 During The Giving Season at Scripps, we’re highlighting student leaders as they share how their Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­experience helped them use their voice and act on new […]

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November 27, 2021

Eliza Kornfeld ’23 on Growing into a Leader at Scripps

By Emily Glory Peters During The Giving Season at Scripps, we’re highlighting student leaders as they share how their Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­experience helped them use their voice and act on new […]

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November 24, 2021

Your Giving in Action: Career Planning & Resources at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­

By Emily Glory Peters With help from donors, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ has offered professional development services to students since the 1960s, eventually creating the Career Planning & Resources center. In 1926, […]

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November 17, 2021

Eliza Kornfeld ’23 on Growing into a Leader at Scripps

By Emily Glory Peters During The Giving Season at Scripps, we’re highlighting student leaders as they share how their Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­experience helped them use their voice and act on daring […]

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November 11, 2021

The Giving Season at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Starts November 30 on Giving Tuesday

By Emily Glory Peters The holidays are a peak time for charitable support at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­, when many alums, parents, and friends choose to give back to our students. To […]

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November 1, 2021

A Beginner’s Guide to Gift Planning: Supporting Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Students for the Future

By Emily Glory Peters Director of Gift Planning Teresa Wilmott shares that leaving something for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­students is simpler than you think. Planned gifts—also often called estate or legacy gifts—from […]

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October 11, 2021

Rally Round Scripps’ Student-Athletes for this Year’s 1946 Challenge

By Emily Glory Peters Megan Maley ’23 (left) is just one of the many Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Athenas impacted by gifts to CMS Athletics during the 1946 Challenge When CMS Women’s Head […]

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September 20, 2021

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Trustee Establishes Dean Johnson Endowed Wellness Fund for Student Mental Health

By Emily Glory Peters Trustee Gale Picker P’14, P’19 has established a new mental health and wellness fund at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ in honor of Charlotte Johnson, past dean of students […]

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September 10, 2021

Scripps’ CMS Athenas Return to In-Person Athletics This Fall

By Emily Glory Peters After an agonizing wait, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­is thrilled to welcome the CMS Athenas, its intercollegiate women’s athletic team comprised of students from Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and […]

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September 8, 2021

Donors Aid Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Students with Highest Level of Giving Since 2018

By Emily Glory Peters Thanks to the incredible dedication and support of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­alumnae, families, and friends, last year’s giving has resulted in the College’s most successful fundraising effort since […]

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