CMC in D.C. AlumniA large number of alumni have gone on to hold senior or leadership roles in media, business, and government, having earned invaluable early professional exposure as part of the Washington Program. Amon…

The Cuban Missile Crisis – John Baker ’58 In October 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis suddenly erupted. John Baker’s Military Intelligence detachment was issued secret orders to deploy to Florida and be prepared to take p…

Claremont McKenna College’s 2025-26 academic year already promises to be one for the history books.

CMC’s Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum is poised to launch its 2025-26 season, welcoming a diverse slate of scholars, artists, newsmakers, and thought leaders who will bring deep knowledge and expertise to the coming year’s…

Hannah Alderete '20 joined CMC's ROTC program with no prior military knowledge or experience.

The highly anticipated opening of CMC’s Robert Day Sciences Center (RDSC) for the 2025-26 academic year officially ushers in a new era of innovative science education on campus. Or as Heather Antecol, who has helped fac…

A prolific researcher with more than 100 publications to his name, Professor Sam Nelson is well-regarded worldwide for his scholarship in mathematics, offering a novel approach to knot theory, expertise in algebraic top…

At the beginning of each academic year, we welcome and introduce faculty members who are joining the Claremont McKenna College community. Learn about their research and teaching priorities, fields of expertise, academic…

Stuart T. K. Ho ’57, a former CMC trustee and influential figure in Hawaii business, public service, and politics, died on July 26, 2025 at the age of 89.Ho earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from C…