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April 7, 2017

Ulysses J. Sofia Appointed W.M. Keck Science Department Dean

Dr. Ulysses J. (UJ) Sofia has been named as dean of the W. M. Keck Science Department, the integrated sciences department for Claremont MeKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges, effective July 1. As dean, he will hold the title of Weinberg Family Dean of the Keck Science Department.

CP&R Networking Treks: Spring Break Trip to D.C. Links Students to Careers in Government, Policy

Last month, 10 Scripps students took a break from classes to explore policy, government, and nonprofit careers during their spring break. From March 13 to 16, Scripps College’s Career Planning & Resources (CP&R) team led its fifth Networking Trek in three years with a visit to Washington, D.C. Students got the chance to meet with representatives from seven area organizations.

April 6, 2017

Announcing the New Dean of the W.M. Keck Science Department

On behalf of the Presidents of Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ulysses J. (UJ) Sofia as the new dean of the Keck Science Department. His appointment will begin July 1, 2017 and he will hold the title of Weinberg Family Dean of the Keck Science Department.

Armstrong Team’s Poster Presentation a Winner

Scripps College professor of biology Jennifer Armstrong recently attended the 58th Annual Drosophila Research Conference in San Diego, CA, and reports that her students received recognition for best poster presentation by an […]

April 5, 2017

Haley Wilhelm ’16 Named IES Study Abroad Ambassador of the Year

Scripps College alumna Haley Wilhelm ’16 was recently chosen among hundreds of IES study abroad students as one of the 2017 Abroad Ambassadors of the Year.

April 3, 2017

Katherine Schwab ’76 Receives Distinguished Faculty Award at Fairfield University

Scripps College alumna Katherine Schwab ’76 was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Award at Fairfield University’s Annual Awards Dinner in New York City on March 30, 2017.

Presidential Post-Board Community Update April 2017

Dear Members of the Scripps College Community, The Board of Trustees concluded its March retreat and meeting on Sunday, March 5, and I would like to inform you about the following key actions and discussions. Budget […]

March 29, 2017

Professor Martha Gonzalez and Quetzal Band’s Album Release Is Featured in L.A. Weekly

Scripps College professor and Chicana artivista Martha Gonzalez and band Quetzal launch new album and urge artists to “say something that means something” in the era of Trump.

Spotlight on Faculty: Marina PÃ©rez de Mendiola, Professor of Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean Literatures and Cultures

Marina PÃ©rez de Mendiola serves as Richard Armour Chair in Modern Languages and is professor of Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean literatures and cultures at Scripps College.

March 27, 2017

Pink Coralline Algae Holds Secrets of Climates Past According to Research by Professor Branwen Williams

Scripps College assistant professor Branwen Williams’ knowledge about how temperature changes and water chemistry affect sea coral was highlighted in a March 2017 article in Smithsonian.com magazine.