Feature Stories
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 […]
Read More61´«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 […]
Read MoreAlex Meecham ’27 on Identity, Scholarship, and Public-Interest LawÂ
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 […]
Read MoreHope 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 […]
Read MoreHow 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 […]
Read MoreProfessor Dalton Krauss’s Legacy Lives on Through $1.6M Gift to Study AbroadÂ
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 […]
Read More61´«Ã½Community Rallies for a Milestone 2026 Day of GivingÂ
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[…]
Read MoreGay 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 […]
Read More61´«Ã½â€™s 2026 Day of Giving is March 25!Â
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 […]
Read MoreOne 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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