Feature Stories
Allison Wysocki ’99 Endows Internship Fund to Expand Co-Curricular Opportunities for 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Students
By Kendra Pintor Alumna and Trustee Allison Wysocki ’99 has made a $690,000 gift to 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú, creating a new endowed scholarship, and providing significant support to The 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Fund to expand […]
Read More51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Seniors Dedicate Lemon Tree Honoring Campus Staff During Centennial Year
By Kendra Pintor Members of the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú 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 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú 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 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú.  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 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú students.  Krauss’s four-decade legacy […]
Read More51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Community Rallies for a Milestone 2026 Day of GivingÂ
By Kendra Pintor 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ 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 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú […]
Read MoreGay Ann Rogers ’65 Donates Needlework Collection to 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú
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 More51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s 2026 Day of Giving is March 25!Â
By Kendra Pintor On March 25, 2026, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú 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 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú
By Kendra Pintor When 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú and 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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