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Mar. 6, 2024

The 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Access Initiative: Transforming Higher Education and Fostering Social Mobility

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Jan. 10, 2024

Sara Zion and Tushar Shah’s $2M Endowment Propels Computational Science at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú

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Dec. 5, 2023

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ Family Weekend 2024 Sponsors a Challenge in Support of Student Internships

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Giving Story


March 6, 2024

The 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Access Initiative: Transforming Higher Education and Fostering Social Mobility

By Kendra Pintor 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú is taking a bold step towards increasing inclusion and social mobility through the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Access Initiative (SAI). This groundbreaking initiative has already raised more than […]

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January 10, 2024

Sara Zion and Tushar Shah’s $2M Endowment Propels Computational Science at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú

By Kendra Pintor 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú is set to receive a significant boost to funding in the realm of computational science, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Sara Zion and Tushar […]

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December 5, 2023

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ Family Weekend 2024 Sponsors a Challenge in Support of Student Internships

By Kendra Pintor Family Weekend is one of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ most popular and longstanding events. Families of current students are invited to attend a full weekend of activities showcasing some of […]

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December 1, 2023

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Community Exceeds GivingTuesday Goals

By Kendra Pintor This November, the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú community once more demonstrated its remarkable spirit of giving by not only achieving but surpassing the College’s GivingTuesday donor goal for 2023. Participants […]

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November 14, 2023

Gifts to Scholarship Aid Doubled Ahead of GivingTuesday 2023

By Kendra Pintor 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú invites its entire community participate in GivingTuesday by making a gift to The 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Fund/Parent Fund! Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, gifts […]

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November 6, 2023

Emma Dubery ’19: From Art History to Fundraising, and the Importance of Giving

By Kendra Pintor From her major in art history to a career in fundraising, Emma Dubery ’19 has had an academic and professional trajectory that exemplifies how the path from […]

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August 28, 2023

Chalan Colby ’61 Makes $1 Million Gift to 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Access Initiative

Former Trustee Chalan Colby ’61 has made a $1 million matching challenge gift in support of the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Access Initiative. Funds from the initiative will allow the College to increase […]

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March 27, 2023

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Community Smashes 2023 Day of Giving Goals

By Emily Glory Peters 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú is celebrating another successful Day of Giving thanks to the College’s generous and dedicated community! In total, 376 donors raised $136,037 in cash gifts, […]

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March 20, 2023

Angela Schmitt P’23: Giving as a 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Parent Matters

By Emily Glory Peters Angela Schmitt P’23 knows that women’s colleges like 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú are rare. Just as her daughter Zoe will this spring, Schmitt graduated from one herself, an experience […]

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March 18, 2023

Lydia Ringwald ’70 Gifts Classic Hollywood Film Scripts to Denison Library

Alumna’s gift echoes her passion for art and supporting women. Since Lydia Ringwald graduated from 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú in 1970, she’s enjoyed successful careers as an artist, arts journalist, college instructor, real […]

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February 10, 2023

Funding Student-led Sustainability Fuels a Greener Future at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú

By Emily Glory Peters 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Scrapps, a sustainability-centered program, with Cecelia Blum ’24 (front center) and Sustainability Coordinator Lauren Ng (far right) Sustainable practices at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú, says Cecelia Blum ’24, […]

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November 7, 2022

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Student and Professor Build a Peer-led Writing Center Within a Prison

By Emily Glory Peters Molly Yeselson ’23 and Associate Professor of Writing Kimberly Drake What is it like to learn inside a prison? What do incarcerated students need to thrive? […]

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June 13, 2022

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú and Pitzer Colleges Break Ground on New Science Center, The Nucleus

By Emily Glory Peters and Bridgette Ramirez Weinberg Family Dean of the W.M. Keck Science Department U.J. Sofia reveals The Nucleus as the name of the new center. 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú […]

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May 2, 2022

Managing for the Future: 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s Financial Outlook

By Emily Glory Peters In March 2020, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú was facing a financial Goliath. The pandemic not only shut down critical revenue streams such as room, board, and campus events, it […]

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September 20, 2021

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Trustee Establishes Dean Johnson Endowed Wellness Fund for Student Mental Health

By Emily Glory Peters Trustee Gale Picker P’14, P’19 has established a new mental health and wellness fund at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú in honor of Charlotte Johnson, past dean of students […]

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September 8, 2021

Donors Aid 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Students with Highest Level of Giving Since 2018

By Emily Glory Peters Thanks to the incredible dedication and support of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú alumnae, families, and friends, last year’s giving has resulted in the College’s most successful fundraising effort since […]

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August 16, 2021

For These Young Alums’ Careers, Internship Grants Made all the Difference

With support from internship grants, Claire Pukszta ’19 and Minjoo Kim ’16 are ahead of the curve in building successful careers as 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú graduates. By Emily Glory Peters Unpaid internships: […]

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August 4, 2021

Some Magical 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Spots and the Generous People Behind Them

By Emily Glory Peters The story of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú might be described as a story of generosity. Not only did Ellen Browning 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú found the College at a time when there […]

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May 7, 2021

First-Gen Students Prep for Success with Help from Foundation Grants to 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Academy

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Academy helps hundreds of underrepresented young women fulfill their college ambitions. To learn how your foundation can support, contact us here. By Emily Glory Peters Many students find […]

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April 27, 2021

Donors Help 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Make Progress Toward Racial Equity and Inclusivity

Gifts to 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ Racial Justice and Equity Fund are making an undeniable impact at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú. To support these goals, please consider making a donation here. By Emily Glory Peters During […]

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