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In the Media: Myriam J. A. Chancy Discusses bell hooks’ Legacy with NBC News
On NBC, Myriam J. A. Chancy, Hartley Burr Alexander Chair in the Humanities, discussed bell hooks’ legacy within academia and her influence on Chancy’s own creative work.
Read MoreIn the Media: Stacey Wood Contributes to Study on Age and COVID-19 Scams, Published in Frontiers in Psychology
Frontiers in Psychology published new research on the negligible role a target’s age plays in falling victim to COVID-19 scams, a study to which Stacey Wood, Molly Mason Jones Chair in Psychology and professor of psychology, contributed.
Read MoreDedicated Facilities Teams Preserve Scripps’ Signature Campus During COVID-19
By Lauren Mar ’25 While faculty and students navigated remote learning at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Scripps College was not completely deserted. Its grounds, custodial, and maintenance teams […]
Read MoreIn the Media: Lynne Thompson ’72 Discusses Her Poet Laureate Role with Interlitq
Lynne Thompson ’72, chair of the Board of Trustees, discussed her role and planned legacy as Los Angeles’ newest poet laureate with Interlitq.
Read MoreIn the Media: Suzanne Keen Appointed President of Scripps College, Chronicle of Higher Education Reports
The Chronicle of Higher Education announced Suzanne Keen’s appointment as 10th president of Scripps College. The Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Keen on November 18, and she will step into the role on July 1, 2022.
Read MoreScripps Provides Students with Wide Array of Academic, Career, and Community Resources
Scripps College provides a wealth of academic, career, and community resources for both new and returning students. For those curious about various opportunities—from fellowships and scholarships to studying abroad, tutoring programs to post-graduate work, and equity organizations to on-campus leadership roles—Scripps has a resource for you!
Read MoreMyriam J.A. Chancy to Join Alison Saar ’78 for Reading and Conversation in Support of Haiti Earthquake Relief
On December 18, LA Louver and Beyond Baroque will host Myriam J.A. Chancy, Hartley Burr Alexander Chair in the Humanities, and Alison Saar ’78 for a reading and conversation. Chancy will read from her recent novel, What Storm, What Thunder.
Read MoreIn the Media: Laurel Schwartz ’15 Named to Forbes‘ 30 Under 30 List
Laurel Schwartz ’15 was named* to Forbes’ annual 30 Under 30 list, a compilation of 600 of “the brightest young entrepreneurs, leaders, and stars,” in the Marketing & Advertising category. Schwartz is the brand director for Crisis Text Line, which provides free, 24/7 mental health support via text message.
Read MoreTia Blassingame Highlights Student Work in Parenthesis Magazine
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Scripps College Press this year, Tia Blassingame, assistant professor of art and director of the Scripps College Press, highlighted student-created artists’ books in a series of videos for Parenthesis magazine.
Read MoreIn the Media: Stacey Wood Discusses Pension Poaching Scams with Bloomberg
Stacey Wood, Molly Mason Jones Chair in Psychology and professor of psychology, discussed the recent uptick in pension poaching scams with Bloomberg. The scams target elderly US veterans and their families, manipulating victims into signing away a portion of their pensions to false care coordination businesses.
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