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Claremont Heritage Honors 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú with 2014 Historic Preservation Award
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú was awarded the Bess Garner Historic Preservation Award for outstanding stewardship in preserving its celebrated campus. Claremont Heritage, a non-profit organization devoted to the preservation of the history of the city of Claremont, presented the College with the distinguished honor at a June 14 ceremony held in 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ historic Revelle House Garden.
Read More51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Professor Explores the Lives of Women at Crossroads
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Associate Professor of Writing Kimberly Drake was a recent featured guest on “California Edition,” a statewide public affairs program that reaches up to six million California homes. Her interview will air twice daily this entire week at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on the California Channel.
Read MoreA Record Number of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Students Receive Grants for Summer Internships
Once Mara Falahee ’16 researched The Borgen Project in Seattle, she knew this nonprofit that dedicates itself to ending world hunger was the right summer internship fit for her, except for one concern – it was unpaid. But thanks to a record number of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú-funded internship grants, which recently have grown from 59 to 101 – Falahee was able to accept the opportunity.
Read MoreEllyn Erving ’14 Exemplifies What it Means to be a 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Student Athlete
As a 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú senior, Ellyn Erving ’14 did it all. She led the women’s Claremont-Mudd-51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Track and Field team to a NCAA championship, jumped a personal best at a national meet, completed her senior thesis, made the dean’s list, and earned All-American honors.
Read More51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Board of Trustees Welcomes Five New Members
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú announces the election of five new members to its Board of Trustees, four of whom are alumnae of the College. Their three-year terms begin July 1.
Read MoreRankings Round-up 2014-2015
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú continues to be ranked highly among the most academically prestigious colleges in the country. Again this year, The Princeton Review named 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú a Best Value College, based on factors including excellent academics, generous financial aid and cost of attendance – categories that underscore the College’s commitment to access and excellence.
Read MoreRave review for alumna Nonie Creme’s Commencement speech
TIME.com writer Randye Hoder and parent of a 2014 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú graduate was skeptical of the college’s selection of alumna Nonie Creme ’94 as the Commencement speaker going in, but coming out she called the speech “one of the best addesses” she ever heard or read.
Read More51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú honors the memory of Maya Angelou
“Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can’t practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.”
Read More51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Announces Appointment of Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú President Lori Bettison-Varga today announced the appointment of Binti Harvey as the College’s new chief marketing and communications officer, effective June 30, 2014. Harvey fills the position vacated by Marylou Ferry, who moved from 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú to Pomona College earlier this year.
Read MoreCity of Claremont Honors 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú for Campus Restoration and Landscaping Efforts
City officials presented 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú with a 2013 Excellence in Design Award for distinguished work on the College’s iconic Margaret Fowler Garden at a May 15 public award presentation at Claremont City Hall.
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