Marian Miner Cook
Athenaeum

In 2016, Claremont McKenna College embarked upon an innovative endeavor to create a new center focused on learning and leadership across difference. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the CARE Center (Civility, Access, Resources, and Expression) made intentional, core commitments to evidence-based decision-making, and the principles of free expression, pluralism, and constructive dialogue. CARE has become a vital campus program and home that supports all members of the community. Through CARE, students develop essential leadership skills to bridge social barriers and engage in constructive dialogue across ideological and other differences. This anniversary celebration reflects on a decade of growth and impact, celebrates CARE’s partners and Fellows, and champions its enduring commitment to providing the resources, mentorship, experience, and opportunity for students to thrive today while growing into the future responsible leaders needed in an increasingly complex and uncertain world.