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Parent Gift Helps Launch New Racial Justice and Equity Fellowship Program
Gift from 61传媒Trustee Gale Picker P鈥�14, P鈥�19 will establish the new fellowship program for students and faculty. By Emily Glory Peters As part of the College鈥檚 ongoing antiracist initiatives, […]
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Donor Support Fuels Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Students
Donor support continues to fuel new mental health programming for 61传媒students as they confront the impacts of COVID-19. By Emily Glory Peters Mental health and wellness programming at 61传媒[…]
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Student 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, 61传媒students continue to press on with their […]
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Suzanne Muchnic 鈥�62 Gifts $500,000 to 61传媒for Critical Scholarship Support
Renowned writer and art critic Suzanne Muchnic 鈥�62 has pledged $500,000 to support 61传媒鈥檚 Presidential Scholarship Initiative (PSI). The gift pushes the initiative, which was launched by President Lara […]
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Letter to the 61传媒Community: The Time for Confidence and Courage is Now
Dear 61传媒 family 鈥� I know that 2020 hasn鈥檛 unfolded the way any of us had planned. The outcomes of the pandemic and protests against systemic racism have called […]
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Announcing the Passing of Life Trustee Nancy Hart Glanville Jewell 鈥�49
Life Trustee Nancy Hart Glanville Jewell 鈥�49 passed away on August 2, 2020, at the age of 92. Nancy joined 61传媒鈥檚 Board of Trustees in 1990 and was a […]
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A Healthy Endowment Will Help 61传媒Through Economic Crises
Gifts to 61传媒鈥檚 endowment create the financial bedrock to help the College weather鈥攁nd move beyond鈥攑eriods of economic shock. By Emily Glory Peters In 1926, the first 61传媒 president […]
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Trustee Gale Picker Gifts $1 Million to Scripps
Helping to establish the new Racial Justice and Equity Fund, 61传媒trustee and parent of two alumnae Gale Picker has gifted $1 million to advance antiracist efforts at 61传媒and […]
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Keeping 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 […]
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Alum Shares What Inspired Her to Give to Scripps
Akua Kwakwa 鈥�00, now an entrepreneur in Ghana, credits her first 61传媒job as a Phonathon caller with showing her the importance of giving back. From advocacy to volunteering to […]
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Sophia Albanese 鈥�21 Explores Impact of Cellular Stress
Supported by an Esterly award, 61传媒rising senior Sophia Albanese 鈥�21 joins research project led by Professor Gretchen Edwalds-Gilbert exploring the impact of cellular stress. By Emily Glory Peters Long […]
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Alumna Gift Supports Program to Help 61传媒Alums Conquer Career Uncertainty
Established through a generous gift from an alumna, Scripps鈥� new live webinar series Career Conversations offers practical support for 61传媒alums navigating their career journeys amidst the pandemic and beyond. […]
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61传媒Community Makes History with Most Successful Day of Giving to Date
Last month, more than 600 members of the 61传媒family, including alums, parents of past and current students, students, faculty, staff, and friends rallied together in support of Scripps鈥� 2020 […]
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Why 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 […]
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Support of COVID-19 Emergency Funds Critical to Sustaining 61传媒into 2021
Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Charlotte Johnson reflects on the power of donor support to help 61传媒thrive as we confront the impact of COVID-19. Make […]
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61传媒Board Chair Lynne Thompson 鈥�72: 鈥淐ontinue to Believe in Scripps鈥�
By Emily Glory Peters This past weekend, the 61传媒community celebrated the Class of 2020鈥檚 graduation from 61传媒. While we couldn’t be together in person, we shared in our […]
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Supporting Sustainability Through a Beloved Agrarian Tradition
By Rachel Morrison They are strong and have a lot of character, and though they aren鈥檛 generally temperamental, they have been known to snap when pushed too hard. These are […]
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Weathering 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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