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Feature Stories


July 21, 2026

From 61´«Ã½to Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience

By Kendra Pintor  Molly F. Lazarus ’22 credits Scripps’ interdisciplinary liberal arts education and hands-on undergraduate research opportunities with launching her path to a Harvard PhD in cognitive neuroscience and […]

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June 18, 2026

61´«Ã½ Seniors Dedicate Lemon Tree Honoring Campus Staff During Centennial Year

By Kendra Pintor  Members of the 61´«Ã½ Class of 2026 dedicated a lemon tree on Olive Walk as their Senior Class Gift, honoring the campus staff whose work helps […]

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June 17, 2026

Alex Meecham ’27 on Identity, Scholarship, and Public-Interest Law 

By Kendra Pintor   Alex Meecham ’27 describes 61´«Ã½ as a place where she has been able to explore her identity, academic interests, and commitment to public-interest work through close […]

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Hope Dragseth ’28 on Interdisciplinary Learning and the Power of Scholarship Support

By Kendra Pintor  Donor-funded scholarships ensure talented students can fully access and thrive at Scripps.   Scholarship support empowers students, like Hope, to grow as leaders and pursue meaningful careers—like sustainable […]

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How Scholarship and Internship Support Took Chase Allbritton’28 to Costa Rica

By Tess Miller ’27  Scholarship aid and internship grants are opening global, hands-on learning opportunities—from wetlands research in Oregon to immersive fieldwork and community-based environmental studies in Costa Rica.   Co-curricular […]

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May 13, 2026

Professor Dalton Krauss’s Legacy Lives on Through $1.6M Gift to Study Abroad 

By Kendra Pintor  A transformative $1.6 million gift from the estate of Professor Dalton Krauss establishes the SAGE Quasi-Endowment, expanding access to study abroad and global education opportunities for Scripps students.   Krauss’s four-decade legacy […]

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April 7, 2026

61´«Ã½Community Rallies for a Milestone 2026 Day of Giving 

By Kendra Pintor  Scripps’ 2026 Day of Giving raised $192,559 from 550+ donors, showcasing strong community participation across alums, families, students, faculty, staff, and friends. Participation spanned the entire 61´«Ã½[…]

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April 6, 2026

Gay Ann Rogers ’65 Donates Needlework Collection to Scripps

by Kendra Pintor  From defying expectations after graduation to building a decades-long career in needlework, Gay Ann Rogers’ story weaves together art, storytelling, and the preservation of women’s labor through her […]

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March 5, 2026

61´«Ã½â€™s 2026 Day of Giving is March 25! 

By Kendra Pintor  On March 25, 2026, 61´«Ã½ will kick off its annual Day of Giving—a 24-hour giving event dedicated to supporting the people, programs, and opportunities that make […]

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February 24, 2026

One Year Out: How The Nucleus is Ushering in a New Era of STEM Discovery at Scripps

By Kendra Pintor When 61´«Ã½and Pitzer Colleges first envisioned The Nucleus—a bold, interdisciplinary hub designed to catapult STEM education into the future—the dream felt as ambitious as it was […]

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