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August 21, 2026

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 […]

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June 18, 2026

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿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 […]

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June 17, 2026

Alex Meecham ’27 on Identity, Scholarship, and Public-Interest Law 

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 […]

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Hope 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 […]

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How 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 […]

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May 13, 2026

Professor Dalton Krauss’s Legacy Lives on Through $1.6M Gift to Study Abroad 

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 […]

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April 7, 2026

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Community Rallies for a Milestone 2026 Day of Giving 

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 […]

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April 6, 2026

Gay 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 […]

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March 5, 2026

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s 2026 Day of Giving is March 25! 

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 […]

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February 24, 2026

One 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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