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Mark Sexton DS48 (1930-2019)
Mark Sexton, 88, of Williamsburg, VA died on May 17, 2019 at Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg. Mark was born in New York City on November 20, 1930. He attended Pelham Memorial High School in Pelham, NY, as well as Deep Springs and Haverford Colleges. In 1957 he married Marie McCarthy and together they had three […]
Jennifer Smith (1975-2018) Julian Steward Chair of Social Sciences at Deep Springs, 2014-2018
With great sadness, we share the news that Long-Term Social Sciences Professor Jenny Smith has died after a 3-year battle with cancer. Throughout her illness, Jenny remained a vital community presence, RCom and ApCom member, and teacher who (in the words of one recent alumnus) brought “students into different discourses and conversations that push us […]
Bob Gatje DS44 (1927-2018)
Bob Gatje passed away April 1 at his home in New York City. Bob’s service to humanity as well as his many friends was felt at Deep Springs though his presence as a trustee, architectural guiding spirit of the Building Committee that rebuilt the college buildings in the late 90’s, and as friendly gadfly and […]
How Will the 2017 Tax Legislation Impact Deep Springs?
For those of you wondering how the recently passed tax law will be felt at Deep Springs, the answer is…we don’t really know yet, but it is the impact on charitable donations that remains unknown. Charitable Donations: Philanthropic professionals agree that the new law will reduce charitable giving by increasing the number of people who […]
Deep Springs Now Accepting Applications from Women
The board of Deep Springs College voted August 31, 2017 to open applications to women for the 2018 entering class. The board adopted the recommendation of the college’s Coeducation Transition Committee, which read: “Having reviewed the preparation needs for admitting women in the summer of 2018, the planning structure, agenda, and the institutional resources in […]
Deep Springs Board Passes Resolution Welcoming Legal Clearance for Coeducation
Be it resolved that the Trustees of Deep Springs College acknowledge, appreciate, and applaud the June 28th California Supreme court decision not to change the California 4th District Court of Appeal’s affirmation of the Trial Court order to amend the L. L. Nunn Trust to serve all promising young people, not men only. By refusing […]
Update from Dave Hitz, Chair, Trustees of Deep Springs
Coeducation: Is it Possible in 2018? The Trustees are pleased that the California Supreme Court decided not to review our case. This clears the way for coeducation at Deep Springs. The trust can now be modified to read, “for the education of promising young people.” The litigation was long and sometimes frustrating. Perhaps we shouldn’t […]
California Supreme Court Denies Request for Review, Lets Stand Appeals Court Ruling in Favor of Coeducation
We are pleased that on the eve of Deep Springs’ Centennial Celebration, the California Supreme Court has let stand the lower court ruling in support of the Trustees’ 2011 vote to admit women as students. We are also very grateful to all of those who have devoted their time, energy, and support to achieve this […]
Objectors’ Final Reply is Filed
This completes the filing cycle; the college must now wait for the California Supreme Court to decide whether or not to reconsider the Appeals Court ruling. We don’t know how long it will be before that decision is made. 2017-06-23 Objector’s Reply to Trustees