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Lynne Thompson ’72 Joins Altadena Poets Laureate for Poetry Workshop
Former LA Poet Laureate and Scripps alum Lynne Thompson ’72 joined the Altadena Poets Laureate for a poetry workshop on December 14, 2024. Thompson served as the fourth Los Angeles […]
Read MoreFormer Scripps President Lori Bettison-Varga Nominated for Los Angeles Times Inspirational Women
Former Scripps President Lori Bettison-Varga was recognized as a distinguished nominee for the Los Angeles Times 2024 Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards this November in Downtown Los Angeles. Currently […]
Read MoreMisty Copeland, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau Headline Scripps Presents Spring Season
Scripps Presents, Scripps College’s signature public events series, is excited to launch its spring 2025 season featuring luminaries from the worlds of tech, entertainment, literature, academia, and the arts. “This […]
Read MoreBridging Cultures: Noa Polish ’26 Explores Arabic Through Critical Language Scholarship
By Nichola Monroe ’27 History major and politics minor Noa Polish ’26 has always been interested in languages. Growing up reading a bit of Hebrew, she studied Spanish in high […]
Read MoreGabby Giffords ’93 Talks Gun Violence Prevention with US Senator
This December, former US Congresswoman and Scripps alum Gabby Giffords ’93 met with US Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin to discuss gun safety efforts in the country. Giffords was accompanied […]
Read MoreUSAFacts President Poppy MacDonald ’97 on the Importance of Data
USAFacts president and Scripps alum Poppy MacDonald ’97 spoke to Fast Company about the importance of access to data for both citizens and lawmakers. “Our government leaders deserve to have […]
Read MoreThe Wall Street Journal Ranks Scripps College #4 Top Liberal Arts College in the West
In a ranking from The Wall Street Journal and College Pulse, Scripps College has been named as the #4 top liberal arts college in the Western United States. Earlier this […]
Read MoreScripps Art Major Seniors Showcase Original Work in New Show
Senior art majors partnered with Scripps’ Department of Art to showcase their art in a new exhibition this fall By Lauren Mar ’25 For art majors at Scripps, exhibiting their […]
Read MoreCareer Exploration Treks Prepare Students for a Post-Scripps Life
Scripps students on a recent Career Exploration Trek visit to the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art. By Caitlin Antonios When considering the building blocks of a career—from first internship to […]
Read MoreDirector of Admission Laura Stratton Shares College Application Tips with US News & World Report
Scripps Director of Admission Laura Stratton spoke with US News & World Report to give some tips on how college applicants can stand out. Alongside admission directors from Vermont Law […]
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