James Pinter-Lucke, CMC Emeritus Associate Professor of Mathematics, died on September 17, 2025, at age 81.“Jim’s life was marked by intellectual rigor, adventurous spirit, and devotion to his family and community,” wro…

Bjarke Ingels is the founder of BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, a globally renowned architecture firm with design studios in several cities, including its home base of Copenhagen, New York City, London, Barcelona, and Los Ange…

The first talk of the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum’s 2025-26 season stimulated thoughtful conversations and engagement that continued long after Karen Hao finished her presentation, “Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares i…

This summer, students from CMC’s incoming Class of 2029 received a surprise gift in the mail: An Open Academy-branded version of the Declaration of Independence.

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…