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Senior success upon graduation

Getting to know the different paths Ripon seniors are taking as they near graduation “What do you plan on doing after graduation?” It’s a question for some seniors that they […]

New Scholarship Opportunities Aim to Support Both Incoming and Current Students

Incoming and outgoing students are likely to be impacted by scholarships Navigating the cost of higher education can be daunting, but Ripon College is taking steps to ensure students can […]

With other liberal arts institutions in Wisconsin closing due to low enrollment, Chris Schumacher gives insight into Ripon’s aim

Athletic Director Schumacher details how Ripon faculty and coaches are trying to foster a healthy campus environment Chris Schumacher was hired by Ripon College after 30 years of experience in […]

Closure of Private Liberal Arts School Displays Ripon College’s Strengths

Despite low enrollment, current endowment highlights strong future for Ripon With the recent announcement that Ripon College will open its doors to Northland College students for 100% of the closing […]

A Jungle in the Science Center

With the construction of the Franzen Science Center wrapping up, many job opportunities for students at Ripon College are emerging again. For students working within the biology department, these roles […]

Paul Jeffries, philosophy professor. Photo courtesy of Ripon College.

Ripon College’s chair of philosophy is set to retire at the end of the spring semester

Paul Jeffries, professor of philosophy, speaks of his history and his 19 years of academia at Ripon Professor Paul Jeffries has, for a long time, been the chair and only […]

Ripon College Breaststroke Record Broken by Freshman Kahl

Kahl Describes Her First Year Swimming at Ripon College, 200-yard Breaststroke Race, and Experience as a Dual-Sport Athlete  Kiarra Kahl, a freshman majoring in chemistry with a minor in psychology, […]

A New Era For STEM at Ripon College

Ripon’s anticipated renovated Science Center brings a positive response from eager students  “Chemistry, it’s a messy subject…if you work in those labs for more than 50 years, it definitely shows […]

Atimevu Drum and Dance Ensemble Performs Traditional Music from Ghana at Ripon College

Members of Atimevu, Including Master Drummer Emmanuel Eku, Share Their Experiences Playing Music From West Africa Atimevu, a drum and dance ensemble from Madison, Wisconsin, visited Ripon College last Friday […]

Fall 2024 Catalyst Day Presentation Award Winners Speak on Experience

First and Second-Place Group Share Advice for Future Presenters Catalyst Day is an event held every semester designed to exhibit Ripon College’s Catalyst curriculum and celebrate the achievements of junior-level […]

Largest gift commitment in college history awarded to Ripon from Merriman Alumni

$20 million donation contingent on former Merriman house to be rebuilt Officially announced on the college website on Nov. 13, Ripon officials issued a statement regarding the “transformational” 20 million […]

Animal Advocacy on Campus: Anna Bose and Grace McCrery Discuss Their Mission and Advice for Aspiring Leaders

Executive board members from Ripon College’s Ripon People for Animal Welfare share their inspirations  Ripon People for Animal Welfare, also known as RPAW, remained dormant until the beginning of this […]