CMC In The News

Professor Derek Smith was mentioned in relation to his keynote address celebrating the inception of the Claremont Baha’i community’s first ever Juneteenth commemoration. His speech was said to have “sparked lively conversations, prompting attendees to reflect on the past, celebrate progress, and envision a more just future.”

Professor Minxin Pei provided his insights on the challenges within China’s leadership amidst the growing social tensions and economic development. 

Professor Jack Pitney was quoted in an article discussing the contentious “desecration” of California through conservative lenses. Pitney proposed that such perspective was due to California’s emblematic representation of,  “social and cultural liberalism.” 

Professor Minxin Pei wrote a piece that challenged readers to look beyond the traditional concept of the Cold War when exploring U.S.-China relations. 

The Rotary Club of Pasadena awarded Richa Parikh ‘24 one of two $31,000 global grant scholarships dedicated to furthering her education in human rights and gender-based conflict resolution. 

Professor of Political Philosophy Mark Blitz shared his insights about higher education's key role in democracy.

Professor Jack Pitney was quoted in an article surmising the thoughts of Republican Presidential candidate, Donald J. Trump. 

In a recent paper published by the journal Current Biology, Professor Lars Schmitz and several co-authors documented how warming ocean temperatures and reduced oxygen more than 100 million years ago may have caused sharks to become bigger, faster, and hungrier. The paper received attention from several scientific publications, including The New York Times. “When the ocean got very hot approximately 122 million years ago during the Cretaceous period, some sharks abandoned their habitat on the seafloor and moved up into the open ocean. That ascent may have altered their fin and body structure, which led to changes in their size and ability to swim,” said Schmitz. “Warmer temperatures and faster, quicker muscles meant sharks could beat their tail back and forth faster … this translates to increased speed, which … might have then led sharks to expand into a more open water habitat, catching fast-swimming prey and avoiding other Cretaceous marine predators that are now extinct.”

Claremont McKenna was recognized for its robust learning experience in a list highlighting America’s most rigorous colleges. 

Professor Jack Pitney was interviewed in an article discussing Donald J. Trump’s presidency and patriotism. Pitney’s book titled, “Un-American: The Fake Patriotism of Donald J. Trump” was used to argue the contradictions in Trump's public displays of patriotism.

Professor Minxin Pei wrote an opinion piece breaking down the geopolitical tensions surrounding the latent conflict over Taiwan involving China. 

A report performed by Claremont McKenna’s Rose Institute of State and Local Government was cited in an article discussing San Francisco's decision to introduce a ballot measure in the upcoming November elections. The initiative aims to address the perceived inefficiencies and complexities within San Francisco’s commission system. 

Professor Jack Pitney was quoted in an article prequeling the presidential debate. Pitney provided commentary on what factors will play a role in the upcoming election results. 

Claremont McKenna is a recipient of the Carnegie Foundation Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose. This award underlines CMC’s commitment to Responsible Leadership.

Money Magazine named Claremont McKenna College one of America’s best colleges. CMC was also featured in their 2024-2025 5-star colleges list.