Gaylord Nelson, onetime Ripon College honoree, founded Earth Day
Today, April 22, we celebrate Earth Day and remember Gaylord Nelson, a former Wisconsin governor and senator, who founded Earth Day in 1970. He received […]
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President Messitte addresses coup, supports students and alumni from Myanmar
On Feb. 1, the military of Myanmar seized control of the country following a general election. You may reference this story from the BBC for […]
Student voices on social justice sought for forum to be held Nov. 19
A Social Justice Forum will be held via Zoom Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Higher Education […]
Racial justice webinar hosted Sept. 17 by Center for Politics and the People
“Racial Justice in the Courts: South and North,” a Zoom webinar sponsored by the Center for Politics and the People, will be held on Constitution […]
Injustice, racism focus of movie being shown free Thursday evening
A free movie night for members of the Ripon College community only will begin at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, in the Great Hall of […]
Documentary, discussion about youth mental health to be presented Oct. 29
“You’re Not Alone,” a 30-minute documentary about youth mental health, will be shown and followed by a discussion Oct. 29 at Ripon College. The event […]
Racial disparities in U.S. judicial system to be discussed April 25
“Racial Disparities in the U.S. Judicial System,” a panel discussion, will be presented April 25 on the Ripon College campus. The presentation will begin at […]
18 Ripon students spending spring break helping flood victims in South Carolina
Eighteen Ripon College students are spending spring break assisting flood victims in Conway and Socastee, South Carolina. A story about their efforts was shared on […]
Free conference on inclusivity offered in Fond du Lac County
“Teaching, Learning and Working Inclusively,” a free conference offered by the Higher Education Diversity Initiative Team, will be held Thursday, Nov. 8. The conference will […]
Ripon College’s new graduates urged to be respectful of all points of view
At the 152nd Commencement ceremony at Ripon College Sunday, 171 students received their diplomas and became new graduates. With the theme of “Civil Discourse and […]
Positive impact of College’s water bottle refilling stations being explored
The positive impact of sustainability on campus is being explored by analyzing data from water bottle refilling stations. Erin Engstrom ’20 of Brookfield, Illinois, and […]
College announces new comprehensive approach to sustainability
Every Ripon College student will directly engage with sustainability principles in a structured and meaningful way, thanks to a new campus-wide initiative targeting the curriculum, […]
Jamaica Week being held to promote service project
Jamaica Week is being held this week by Student Volunteers for the Blue Mountain Project. The goal is to raise money for the group’s annual […]
Ripon College noting Sexual Assault Awareness Week
Students for Social Justice are hosting Sexual Assault Awareness Week this week. On Tuesday, the presentation The Power to Stop This will begin at 6 […]
Using her life experience and research at Ripon to help change views about autism
Changing the way that society and her discipline treat autistic people is the goal of Rachel Stanley ’17 of Waukesha, Wisconsin. Stanley, a psychology major […]
Students to discuss integration Jan. 25
As part of Martin Luther King Jr. Week on campus, on Wednesday students will discuss how integrated the Ripon College community is. The program will […]