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Mar. 27, 2023

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Community Smashes 2023 Day of Giving Goals

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Nov. 7, 2022

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

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Aug. 10, 2022

Lizbeth Valdivia-Jauregui ’23 Explores the Cultural, Curative Power of an LA Community Garden

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Racial Justice and Equity


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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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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August 10, 2022

Lizbeth Valdivia-Jauregui ’23 Explores the Cultural, Curative Power of an LA Community Garden

By Emily Glory Peters Lizbeth Valdivia-Jauregui ’23, a 2022 Racial Justice and Equity Fellow More than fruits and flowers are thriving at Buena Vista Community Garden in Pomona, California. The […]

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July 25, 2022

Mica Barrett ’23 Turns the Spotlight on LA’s Queer Black Ballroom Scene

By Emily Glory Peters Mica Barrett ’23 is one of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ 2022–23 Racial Justice and Equity Fellows As a first-year student, Mica Barrett ’23 (they/them) was drawn to 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú by […]

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July 19, 2022

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Releases its 2021–2022 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Report

By Emily Glory Peters The 2021–22 DEIJ Report is the first released by the College Last year as part of its broader mission to accelerate antiracist work on campus and […]

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July 8, 2022

Molly Yeselson ’23 Advances Education Access for Incarcerated Students

By Emily Glory Peters Molly Yeselson’ 23 has been named one of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ 2022–2023 Racial Justice and Equity Fellows Access. It’s a defining characteristic of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice […]

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June 10, 2022

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Alumnae Return for Reunion Weekend, Raise Critical Funds for Students

By Emily Glory Peters After two years of virtual festivities, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú welcomed back the classes of years ending in two and seven for an on-campus Reunion Weekend in April. […]

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May 6, 2022

Thank You for Raising $240,000 on 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s 2022 Day of Giving

By Emily Glory Peters After a 24-hour generosity blitz on April 13, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú community members raised $239,839 for the College’s annual Day of Giving. From alumnae, parents, staff, and […]

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April 4, 2022

Celebrate the Future of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú with Day of Giving on April 13

With the return of in-person instruction, Reunion, and even a dual Commencement this May, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú has a lot to celebrate this year. In support of our current students and […]

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March 31, 2022

Here’s What Underrepresented Students Want You to Know About Supporting Diversity at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú

By Emily Glory Peters QuestBridge Scholars at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú are underrepresented and are often the first generation in their families to attend college Natalia Alameda ’25, Vanessa Gutierrez ’25, and […]

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February 28, 2022

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ Racial Justice and Equity Initiatives—Where Are We Now?

By Emily Glory Peters Inaugural Racial Justice and Equity Fellow Blessing Nketchi-Etse Roland-Magaji ’24 presenting her research at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ Research Tea 2021 In September 2020, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú received a landmark […]

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January 26, 2022

Results for The Giving Season at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú: You Topped Our Goal!

By Emily Glory Peters The Giving Season is a year-end campaign to raise support as our students enter the new year. To learn more, click here. This past November, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú […]

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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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May 21, 2021

Alumna Makes Reunion Gift to Scholarships to Advance Diversity and Equity at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú

Carolyn Holm ’70 has made a major gift to supply need-based scholarship aid to 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú students. Scholarships create equitable access to 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú for gifted students regardless of their financial resources. […]

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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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December 21, 2020

Parent Gift Helps Launch New Racial Justice and Equity Fellowship Program

Gift from 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Trustee Gale Picker P’14, P’19 will establish the new fellowship program for students and faculty. By Emily Glory Peters As part of the College’s ongoing antiracist initiatives, […]

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October 23, 2020

Letter to the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Community: The Time for Confidence and Courage is Now

Dear 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú family – I know that 2020 hasn’t unfolded the way any of us had planned. The outcomes of the pandemic and protests against systemic racism have called […]

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