News Releases (page 41)


June 16, 2017

Naomi Schroff-Mehta ’18 Presents Her Research at the L.A. Neurological Society

Scripps College Class of 2018 student Naomi Schroff-Mehta presented in May 2017 at the LA Neurological Society her undergraduate research on pair-bonding. Pair-bonding is a major part of many animal interactions, and Schroff-Mehta says her lab was interested in understanding the neurochemical basis for this pair-bond formation, particularly in zebra finches.

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June 8, 2017

Prof. Bruce Coats appointed to Endowed Professorship

Dear Scripps College Faculty and Staff, It is with pleasure that I announce the appointment of Bruce Coats, professor of art history, to the Suzanne Ely Muchnic ’62 and Paul D. Muchnic […]

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May 2, 2017

Limited Edition Artists’ Books Exhibited by Scripps College Students

Scripps College typography and book arts students exhibit handcrafted artists books in Scripps Art Department Gallery starting Wednesday, May 3, 2017.

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April 27, 2017

Scripps College Athlete Marissa Valdovinos ’20 Featured in NCAA Champion Magazine

Scripps softball player Marissa Valdovinos was interviewed and featured in NCAA Champion magazine along with her fellow Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) Athletics teammates regarding their mentoring of elementary-age girls as participants in Stand Strong programming to help end bullying and build confidence.

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Scripps Students March for Science

On Saturday, April 22, over 50,000 people gathered to celebrate Earth Day at the Los Angeles March for Science. Among the thousands that gathered in downtown L.A.’s Pershing Square were a group of 12 students and faculty representing the W.M. Keck Science Department, who marched in support of continued federal funding for science as well as in celebration of the crucial role science plays in the advancement of our society.

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April 26, 2017

Scripps College Students Selected for 2017 Teach for America Corps

Scripps College 2017 graduates Claire Bagnani, Rochelle Kim, and Cynthia Flores have been selected to participate in the Teach for America (TFA) program starting in 2017.

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April 20, 2017

Franca Barricelli ’85 Named Dean of Arts and Sciences at Fitchburg State University

Scripps College alumna Franca Barricelli ’85 has been named dean of Arts and Sciences at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts, effective Sept. 1, as reported in the Sentinel & Enterprise newspaper.

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April 19, 2017

Scripps College Olive Oil Receives Awards

This year’s Scripps College olive oil entries to the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition yielded a Silver medal in the “light, delicate” variety of olive oil, and Bronze recognition for the bottle’s label design created by Scripps sophomore Mary Alexandra “Molly” Vaughn Antell.

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April 14, 2017

Barbara Bruner ’76: Providing 10 Years of Sponsorship for Carter Center Executive Briefing

In early spring, Barbara Bruner ’76 selected Grace Reckers ’18 as the Scripps attendee for the Carter Center Executive Briefing held in Atlanta this April. Bruner, a Scripps College Trustee, has funded at least one student a year to attend the briefing for the past decade.

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April 13, 2017

More Scripps Spring Newsletter Is Out Now

The latest issue covering the stories behind the Campaign for Scripps College is now available.

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