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LA Taco named Blue on a Blue Palette by poet and Scripps alum Lynne Thompson ’72 one of the best books of 2024.
“Thompson grew up in the Crenshaw District in the 1960s, and her poetry reflects a true Angelena who understands our city’s people and ecology,” Mike Sonksen writes.

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Lynne Thompson ’72’s Blue on a Blue Palette Named a Best Book of 2024 | Scripps College in Claremont, California The collection, published in April 2024, reflects on the condition of women and their insistence on survival.

Scripps College and The Claremont Colleges are open and operating normally. The spring semester begins Tuesday, Jan. 21, with classes meeting in person.

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Tiffany Ackley ’01, who is currently serving as mayor of Aliso Viejo, was named partner at MG+M Law Firm. Ackley graduated from Scripps as an economics and legal studies double major.
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Mayor of Aliso Viejo Tiffany Ackley ‘01 Named Partner at Law Firm | Scripps College in Claremont, California Tiffany Ackley '01, who is currently serving as major of Aliso Viejo, was named partner at MG+M Law Firm.

Former United States Representative, gun control activist, and Scripps alum Gabby Giffords ‘93 published an opinion piece in The Hill urging President-elect Trump to prioritize stricter gun regulation to prevent further violence.
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Gabby Giffords ’93 Pens Op-Ed Urging Gun Violence Prevention Under Trump Administration | Scripps College in Claremont, California “Laws to keep guns away from domestic abusers and criminals are just common sense, and incredibly popular with voters across the political spectrum,” Giffords wrote.

Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Biology Tessa Solomon-Lane was featured in a recent article from the neuroscience publication The Transmitter, which highlights the research of ten scientists working to increase model diversity by studying animals outside the traditional model standard.
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Neuroscience Publication Features Assistant Professor Tessa Solomon-Lane | Scripps College in Claremont, California Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Biology Tessa Solomon-Lane speaks about her unique research animal the tiny cichlid fish.

Closing after this weekend at the Williamson Gallery, "Decompositions" is Scripps Professor of Art Nancy Macko's love letter to endings and new beginnings. Featuring scores of never-before-seen photographs, "Decompositions" turns a macro lens on the contents of Macko's compost bin to reveal hidden colors, textures, and musings on revival. Read more here: https://www.scrippscollege.edu/news/arts-and-culture/nancy-macko-decompositions

Claremont shines! 🌟 Ranked #1 on *The Travel's* list of towns to visit, Claremont Village is praised as an "intellectual and cultural oasis." 🏛️✨
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Claremont Tops Underrated "Little LA" Towns to Visit List | Scripps College in Claremont, California Claremont Village stands out as an intellectual and cultural oasis," The Travel contributor Jason Dookeran wrote.

Scripps College is continuing to monitor the status of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County. Our grounds and campus community are currently safe and no evacuations for the Claremont area have been ordered. We deeply appreciate the bravery of our first responders and our hearts are with all of those who have been impacted.

Spring semester is almost here, we can’t wait to have our students back on campus! 💚

Professor of Anthropology Lara Deeb spoke with independent ezine Jadaliyya, produced by the Arab Studies Institute, about her new book Love Across Difference: Mixed Marriage in Lebanon.

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Professor Lara Deeb Speaks with Jadaliyya about New Book | Mixed Marriages in Lebanon Professor of Anthropology Lara Deeb spoke with Jadaliyya about her new book which tackles mixed marriages in Lebanon and the political sectarian system.

Through a curatorial internship created by Peggy Phelps, Nia Carroll '26 showcased her first art exhibition at Mt. San Antonio Gardens.

Nia Carroll '26 Curates First Art Show at Mt. San Antonio Gardens | Scripps College in Claremont, California Through a curatorial internship created by Peggy Phelps, Nia Carroll showcased her first art exhibition at Mt. San Antonio Gardens.

Rep. Emily Alvarado '03 was re-elected in Washington, the foundations of her interest in community, leadership, and building a better future for all stems from her time at Scripps.

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https://www.scrippscollege.edu/news/alumnae-newsmakers/emily-alvarado-progress-washington

The Wall Street Journal ranks Scripps College #4 top liberal arts college in the West.

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https://www.scrippscollege.edu/news/in-the-media/wall-street-journal-scripps-college-top-liberal-arts-college-2025

Wall Street Journal Ranks Scripps College as the #4 Liberal Arts College in the West Scripps College, one of The Claremont Colleges, has been named one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation out of 500 US schools.

Former LA Poet Laureate and Scripps alum Lynne Thompson ’72 joined the Altadena Poets Laureate for an inspiring poetry workshop on Dec. 14.
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Lynne Thompson ’72 Joins Altadena Poets Laureate for Poetry Workshop | Scripps College Claremont, California Former LA Poet Laureate and Scripps alum Lynne Thompson ’72 joined the Altadena Poets Laureate for a poetry workshop in December 2024.

USAFacts president and Scripps alum Poppy MacDonald ’97 spoke to Fast Company about the importance of access to data for both citizens and lawmakers.

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USAFacts President Poppy MacDonald ’97 on the Importance of Data | Scripps College in Claremont, California USAFacts president and Scripps alum Poppy MacDonald ’97 spoke about the importance of access to data for both citizens and lawmakers.

Scripps alum Gabby Giffords '93 is pressing forward with her advocacy work to prevent gun violence in her recent meeting with US Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin. Durbin praised Giffords, a former US congresswoman who survived an assassination attempt in 2011, for "turning immense trauma and pain into selfless action in all 50 states," and reiterated a shared commitment to tackling gun safety reform as the nation heads into a new presidential administration.

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Durbin Discusses Preventing Gun Violence With Former Rep. Gabby Giffords | United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee,...

Throwback to Scripps Holiday Tea at Denison Library. ☕
Can anyone guess what year this was taken? 🤔

Final performances of the season! The Claremont Concert Orchestra performs works by Strauss II, Grieg, Khachaturian, & Barroso!

🗓️ Dec 7 at 7:30 p.m. | Dec 8 at 2:00 p.m.
📍 Garrison Theater, Scripps College
✨ Free Admission!

The Claremont Concert Orchestra perform a concert of symphonic works by Strauss II, Grieg, Khachaturian, & Barroso.

There will be two performances. An evening concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7 and a Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m. on December 8.

Concerts will be held in Garrison Theater at the Scripps College Performing Arts Center. The Joint Music Program is honored to welcome visiting conductor, Raphaela Lacerda for the Fall 2024 concerts.

The program includes
Strauss II, Die Fledermaus Overture,
Grieg, Norwegian Dances,
Khachaturian, Masquerade Suite, and
Barroso, Aquarela do Brasil (arr. by Jamberê).

Admission is FREE and open to the public.

Countdown to impact! GivingTuesday is TOMORROW Your support during this global generosity movement fuels the brilliance of Scripps students and keeps our community thriving. Let’s make it count—consider giving or helping to spread the word today! https://www.givecampus.com/6xnmun

Celebrated artist and Scripps graduate Alison Saar '78 has won a $100,000 grant from the Trellis Art Fund! Selected from more than 150 applicants, Saar joins just 11 other grantees who can use the funding in any way to support their creative practice.

Saar's work is displayed in renowned institutions across the world, including right here at Scripps College. She most recently debuted a commissioned sculpture in Paris in honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics.