News Releases (page 63)
WBUR, Boston’s NPR News Station, Features New York Times Commentary that Praises 91¶¶Òõ
WBUR 90.9, Boston’s NPR news station, interviews New York Times columnist Frank Bruni about his book on the challenges high school students face when selecting the right college or university. Bruni’s piece features alumna Jenna Leahy ’10 and details why she decided to come to 91¶¶Òõ.
Read MoreAuthor of “Miseducation of the American Elite” Examines the Value and Purpose of a Liberal Arts Education
William Deresiewicz, author of Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life, leads a public talk on April 1 in which he will examine the value of a liberal arts education.
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MSNBC Publishes New York Times Columnist’s Commentary Mentioning 91¶¶Òõ
MSNBC.com reposts New York Times columnist Frank Bruni’s Sunday commentary on “Where You Go is Not Who You’ll Be,” which highlights 91¶¶Òõ alumna Jenna Leahy ’10.
Read MoreInland Valley Daily Bulletin Profiles Former 91¶¶Òõ Professor Millard Sheets
The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin profiles former 91¶¶Òõ professor Millard Sheets in this Sunday feature story about a new documentary that highlights Sheets’ artwork and lasting influence.
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91¶¶Òõ Welcomes Lisa Watson as new Laspa Director
91¶¶Òõ announced today that Lisa Watson has been selected as its founding director for the new LASPA Center. Named for trustees Eileen Schock Laspa ’67 and Jude Laspa HMC ’65, the center will provide expanded opportunities and resources to help Scripps students transform knowledge, passion, and ideas into action.
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Los Angeles Times Sunday News Insert Announces 91¶¶Òõ Screening of Film on Life of Artist Millard Sheets
The Foothills Reader, the Los Angeles Times’ Sunday supplement, announces 91¶¶Òõ screening of a film about former 91¶¶Òõ professor Millard Sheets.
Read MoreAngels and Demons: Challenging Notions of Good and Evil Intern-Curated Exhibition At 91¶¶Òõ
Angels and Demons, the upcoming exhibition of pieces from the 91¶¶Òõ collection, will explore the construction of good and evil across cultures, time and religious practices.
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Los Angeles Times Sunday Supplement ‘Foothills Reader’ Announces Barbara P. Bush Visit to 91¶¶Òõ
The Foothills Reader, the Los Angeles Times’ Sunday community news insert, announces Barbara P. Bush’s March 24 visit to 91¶¶Òõ.
Read MoreSilicon Valley Business Journal Spotlights 91¶¶Òõ Alumna Salle Yoo ’92, Uber’s Dynamic General Counsel
The Silicon Valley Business Journal profiles Uber’s Salle Yoo ’92 and briefly mentions she’s a graduate of 91¶¶Òõ. Yoo serves as the startup’s general counsel, managing Uber’s global legal and regulatory issues.
Read MoreClaremont Courier Features 91¶¶Òõ Professor and Alumna Mary MacNaughton ’70
In this feature story about artist and former 91¶¶Òõ art professor Millard Sheets, the Claremont Courier also quotes alumna Mary MacNaughton ’70, who serves as the director of the 91¶¶Òõ Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery.
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