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Donor Support Fuels Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Students
Donor support continues to fuel new mental health programming for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»students as they confront the impacts of COVID-19. By Emily Glory Peters Mental health and wellness programming at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»[…]
Read MoreStudent Support Steps Into the Limelight for Giving Tuesday on Dec 1
By Emily Glory Peters 2020: a year punctuated by a pandemic, protests, economic depression, and a landmark election. Yet, amid the turbulence, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»students continue to press on with their […]
Read MoreSuzanne Muchnic ’62 Gifts $500,000 to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»for Critical Scholarship Support
Renowned writer and art critic Suzanne Muchnic ’62 has pledged $500,000 to support Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s Presidential Scholarship Initiative (PSI). The gift pushes the initiative, which was launched by President Lara […]
Read MoreLetter to the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»Community: The Time for Confidence and Courage is Now
Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» family – I know that 2020 hasn’t unfolded the way any of us had planned. The outcomes of the pandemic and protests against systemic racism have called […]
Read MoreAnnouncing the Passing of Life Trustee Nancy Hart Glanville Jewell ’49
Life Trustee Nancy Hart Glanville Jewell ’49 passed away on August 2, 2020, at the age of 92. Nancy joined Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s Board of Trustees in 1990 and was a […]
Read MoreA Healthy Endowment Will Help Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»Through Economic Crises
Gifts to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s endowment create the financial bedrock to help the College weather—and move beyond—periods of economic shock. By Emily Glory Peters In 1926, the first Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» president […]
Read MoreTrustee Gale Picker Gifts $1 Million to Scripps
Helping to establish the new Racial Justice and Equity Fund, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»trustee and parent of two alumnae Gale Picker has gifted $1 million to advance antiracist efforts at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»and […]
Read MoreKeeping the Gift of Campus Alive
Shaped by donors and adored by the community, Scripps’ lush campus has remained beautifully maintained by our skilled groundskeepers during seasons of sun, rain, and even a pandemic. By Emily […]
Read MoreAlum Shares What Inspired Her to Give to Scripps
Akua Kwakwa ’00, now an entrepreneur in Ghana, credits her first Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»job as a Phonathon caller with showing her the importance of giving back. From advocacy to volunteering to […]
Read MoreSophia Albanese ’21 Explores Impact of Cellular Stress
Supported by an Esterly award, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»rising senior Sophia Albanese ’21 joins research project led by Professor Gretchen Edwalds-Gilbert exploring the impact of cellular stress. By Emily Glory Peters Long […]
Read MoreAlumna Gift Supports Program to Help Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»Alums Conquer Career Uncertainty
Established through a generous gift from an alumna, Scripps’ new live webinar series Career Conversations offers practical support for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»alums navigating their career journeys amidst the pandemic and beyond. […]
Read MoreÂé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»Community Makes History with Most Successful Day of Giving to Date
Last month, more than 600 members of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»family, including alums, parents of past and current students, students, faculty, staff, and friends rallied together in support of Scripps’ 2020 […]
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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»into 2021
Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Charlotte Johnson reflects on the power of donor support to help Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»thrive as we confront the impact of COVID-19. Make […]
Read MoreÂé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»Board Chair Lynne Thompson ’72: “Continue to Believe in Scrippsâ€
By Emily Glory Peters This past weekend, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»community celebrated the Class of 2020’s graduation from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³». While we couldn’t be together in person, we shared in our […]
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 MoreWeathering the Drought With Community Support
According to data from the U.S. Drought Monitor, nearly 95 percent of the State of California is currently experiencing severe to exceptional drought, and future prospects for relief look grim. […]
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