CMC News

Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty standing in garden

Featured Commencement

Akshata Murty ’02 and Rishi Sunak to address CMC graduates at 78th Commencement

Claremont McKenna College will celebrate its 78th Commencement Ceremony and the Class of 2026 on May 16 with Akshata Murty ’02 and The Right Honourable PM Rishi Sunak MP as joint keynote speakers.

Alumni

Timeless wisdom, CMC lessons from Henry Kravis ’67 and George Roberts ’66 P’93

CMC Magazine

CMC Magazine Q&A: Reflections from President Chodosh and Priya Junnar

Awards & Honors

Three CMC students earn Goldwater Scholarship awards in record year

Senior Spotlights

Academics May 11, 2026

Desiree Galamgam ’26: Writing her CMC story and paying it forward

Photos by Chad McElroy ’26

Academics April 30, 2026

Celine Bernhardt-Lanier ’26: Ready to lead on creative education

Celine Bernhardt-Lanier ’26 photographed in front of the red Jeppe Hein benches on campus.

Photo by Anibal Ortiz

Academics April 16, 2026

Louis Layman ’26: Being “in community” with CMC at all times

Photo by Alex Chen ’29

Academics

Desiree Galamgam ’26: Writing her CMC story and paying it forward

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A woman and man sit in front of a large aquarium tank.

Alumni

Shelby Van Pelt ’02: Ready for her (and Marcellus’) Netflix debut

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Panelists at the "Innovations in Healthcare and Wellness" session during CMC Leads: The Summit.

Alumni

Heard at The Summit: Ideas and insights from the CMC community

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The crowd laughs at Henry Kravis and George Roberts' fireside chat during CMC Leads: The Summit.

Alumni

Reaching The Summit together at a memorable leadership celebration

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Ken Valach ’82, Henry Kravis ’67, and George Roberts ’66 P’93 on stage during their fireside chat at CMC Leads: The Summit.

Alumni

Timeless wisdom, CMC lessons from Henry Kravis ’67 and George Roberts ’66 P’93

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The CMS women's lacrosse team reacts to its NCAA selection

Scholar Athletes

CMS women's lacrosse earns at-large NCAA Tournament bid

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Academics

Celine Bernhardt-Lanier ’26: Ready to lead on creative education

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Professor Jennifer Feitosa photographed in Gann Quad on a sunny day.

Awards & Honors

Professor Jennifer Feitosa honored with second Fulbright for workplace research

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Faculty

Professor Nicholas Buccola honored at faculty installation ceremony

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close up of scientific test tubes and plastic bottles used in lab research

Berger Institute

The Stress-Inflammation Connection: Why Cortisol Alone May Not Explain Depression

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Latest Issue / Spring 2026

At CMC, we lean into the most powerful approaches to what we have always done best. Guided by our singular mission, these past 13 years of presidential collaboration, innovation, and ambition have made us one of the strongest models in all of higher education.

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