Giffords Given Medal From Scripps College

September 24, 2013

Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has been honored by her alma mater. Giffords was given the Ellen Browning Scripps Medal by Scripps College in Southern California. And, she had a message for the students of the school.

“Be passionate, courageous,” Giffords said. “Be your best.”

Giffords is just the third woman to receive the award. She graduated from Scripps College in 1993.