Alumnae Newsmakers (page 3)
In the Media: Ruth Ashton Taylor ’43, Trailblazing Newscaster, Dies at 101
Scripps alum Ruth Ashton Taylor ’43, a trailblazer for women in broadcasting, passed away at the age of 101 on January 11, 2024.
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Spotlight on Alums: CMS Ducey Hall of Fame Inductee Emily Taylor ’06 Reflects on Time at Scripps聽
鈥淚 feel like athletics at CMS really allowed me to embrace the entire 5C experience,鈥� says CMS Ducey Hall of Fame inductee Emily Taylor ’06.
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In the Media: Shazmah Hakim ’19 Appointed Remington Hospitality’s Chief Legal Officer, Reports Hospitality Net
Hospitality Net reported that Scripps alum Shazmah Hakim ’19 has been appointed chief legal officer at Remington Hospitality.
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The Common Thread
In two roundtable discussions earlier this fall, current students and alums participated in lively discussions about their academic and career journeys and the enduring connections they forged during their time at Scripps.
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In the Media: Monika Lee ’17 Hailed as a “Rising Star” by Capitol Weekly
Throughout her career, she has focused on social justice, equity, and mental health, balancing idealism with realism.
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Eun Ji Chung ’06 Named Biomedical Engineering Society Fellow
Chung’s areas of expertise include molecular design, nanomedicine, and tissue engineering. Her current research focuses on designing targeted treatments for cardiovascular disease, cancer, and kidney disease.
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Kate DeMarsh ’21 Named UCAR Next Generation Policy Fellow
DeMarsh is pursuing a PhD in environmental systems at the University of California, Merced, and is passionate about diversity in STEM.
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Ferrin Ruiz ’08 Balances Medicine and Dance
Ruiz credits her commitment to dance at Scripps for helping her stand out in a highly qualified pool of medical school applicants.
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In the Media: Lynne Thompson ’72 to Be Honored at Beyond Baroque, LA Weekly Reports
In addition to being named poet laureate in 2021, Thompson has also published several collections and received a fellowship from the American Academy of Poets in 2022.
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In the Media: Gabby Giffords ’93 Praises California’s Historic Gun Tax, San Fernando Valley Sun Reports
The Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Act taxes the gun industry to create a permanent funding source for school safety programs and other gun violence prevention initiatives.
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