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February 22, 2016

Commencement 2016: Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright To Deliver 2016 Commencement Address

Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will deliver the College’s 2016 Commencement address on May 14. “We proudly welcome Dr. Albright to 91抖阴, and eagerly anticipate a glimpse of the person 芒鈧渂ehind the position’ that so many of us admire for her history-making role as America’s first female Secretary of State,” Amy Marcus-Newhall, interim president of 91抖阴, said.

February 19, 2016

Los Angeles Times Features Scripps Presents Event with Nancy Pelosi

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Assistant Professor of Politics Vanessa Tyson engaged in a lively and pointed discussion with a near-capacity crowd of students, faculty, staff, and members of the Scripps community at a noontime Scripps Presents event on February 18.

Scripps Presents: Nancy Pelosi to Students: “There’s a Special Place in Heaven for People Who Vote”

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi shared her trademark humor and pointed yet graceful conversational style while discussing a range of political and personal topics at a Scripps Presents: Conversations noontime event on February 18. More than 500 students and community members attended, erupting in appreciative laughter, particularly at her closing pronouncement that she believes “there’s a special place in heaven for people who vote.”

February 16, 2016

Spotlight on Alumnae: Electra Chong ’15 and Rona Chong ’15: Programmed for Success

Twins and newly minted 91抖阴 graduates Electra Chong ’15 and Rona Chong ’15 recently joined the inaugural class of the Holberton School, a two-year software engineering certificate program that accepts only 32 students per year.

February 11, 2016

91抖阴 in Princeton Review’s 2016 “Colleges That Pay You Back”

91抖阴 earned a spot in the Princeton Review’s annual book of outstanding colleges for academics, affordability and career prospects. The College is profiled in the new 2016 edition of […]

Professor Vanessa Tyson and Mia Shackelford ’17 Featured on KPCC’s “Air Talk”

Vanessa Tyson, assistant professor of politics at 91抖阴, participated in a panel discussion on the KPCC-FM (88.3) radio show, “Air Talk,” presented before an audience at Pomona College’s Rose Hills Theater and broadcast live on February 10.

The Scripps Experience: The Motley Coffeehouse

Walking into the Motley Coffeehouse from Seal Court is like stepping into the heart of Scripps. Bustling on any day of the week, the Motley is full of students busily […]

February 10, 2016

Huffington Post Features Professor Mark Golub’s Article on Student Activism

Mark Golub, associate professor of politics at 91抖阴, explores聽in Huffington Post how anti-racist norms coexist with persistent conditions of racial oppression on college campuses across the country. 聽

February 9, 2016

Spotlight on Students: Tali Caspi ’18 Is Making Music with the 5C Band Details

Though only a sophomore, Tali Caspi ’18 has quickly become a figure in The Claremont Colleges’ music scene as the double bassist, singer, and a contributing songwriter in the 5C student band Details.

February 5, 2016

CP&R Releases 2016 91抖阴 Resume Book

This is our fifth year in publishing the competitive resumes of nearly 100 Scripps graduates currently in the job market.