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Data Still Held for Ransom as Canvas Returns Across the Claremont Colleges
Claremont Colleges students lost access to Canvas, a learning management software used by roughly half of American colleges and universities, for several hours during a nationwide cyberattack targeting the website’s parent company just a few days before finals week.
Andrew Nelson and Shelby Tang
2 days ago


I Did Not Meet You “At a Very Chinese Time of Your Life"
“You met me at a very Chinese time of my life.” The phrase has taken over social media since it was coined by Chinese-American TikToker @sherryxiiruii, who uses her platform to share cultural insights about China. Her primary business is advertising traditional Chinese medicine practices to her audience, such as avoiding cold foods and wearing house slippers for winter. In a video from early January, Rui detailed small “Chinese” habits while telling viewers they were “turning
Shelby Tang
Apr 27


Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty Announced as Claremont McKenna Commencement Speakers
Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will deliver the commencement address at Claremont McKenna College’s graduation ceremony on May 16, alongside his wife, Akshata Murty (CMC ‘02). The announcement came in an email from President Hiram Chodosh Thursday morning.
Greta Long
Apr 3


Motif: A Humanistic Magazine’s Inhuman Cover
In late November, the Gould Center for Humanistic Studies at Claremont McKenna released their fall semester edition of Motif, a student-run creative arts magazine. The issue included a variety of art mediums, from poetry and creative essays to pencil sketches and nail art. In the editorial board’s introductory letter, they said they were “thrilled to support CMC artists and creatives.”
Greta Long
Feb 20


Pomona College Officially in “Exclusive Partnership Negotiations” with Claremont Graduate University
Pomona College and Claremont Graduate University announced in parallel statements Thursday afternoon that they have entered exclusive negotiations on a “potential partnership,” described as a parent-subsidiary structure. Sources familiar with the matter told the Independent that the institutions’ respective boards signed only a non-binding letter of intent, meaning negotiations could be broken off at any point.
Emilio Bankier
Dec 21, 2025


William C. Dudley Selected as Claremont McKenna College’s Sixth President
William C. Dudley announced as Claremont McKenna's sixth president. Photo credit: The Columns . Washington and Lee University President William C. Dudley will succeed Hiram Chodosh as Claremont McKenna College’s sixth president, according to a statement from Board of Trustees Chairman Ken Valach on Thursday afternoon. The announcement comes after six months of deliberation by the Presidential Search Committee – a group of trustees, faculty, alumni, and the sitting ASCMC Presi
Scott Sloop
Dec 4, 2025


What If We Have It All Wrong?
The majors listed on our diplomas and qualifications inventoried on our resumes say far less about us than the intangible things that actually give our lives meaning, though we seem to forget that. The university was not always seen as a stepping stone into the corporate world or the endless frontier of networking. In the American university system’s original conception, colleges were meant to help students in their pursuit of the good, true, and beautiful. The university was
Greta Long
Dec 4, 2025


CMS Men’s Swim and Dive Team Investigated for Misconduct, Temporarily Suspended
The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) men's swim and dive team was temporarily suspended last week as they underwent an investigation by the Claremont McKenna College (CMC) Office of Civil Rights into “some concerns” about the team’s culture, according to an email from Coach Charlie Griffiths obtained by the Independent.
Sarah McPeek
Nov 13, 2025


After a Long Journey, Claremont Hillel to Open House for Jewish Life
"The original plan was that it would be me by myself for at least a year, maybe two years... after October 7, everything changed," said Slater.
Julien Friedland
Oct 30, 2025


Students Hold Vigil for Charlie Kirk Despite Disruption and Online Harassment
Approximately two dozen students gathered last week at Claremont McKenna College in memoriam of Charlie Kirk, founder of the MAGA-aligned organization Turning Point USA and leading conservative figure for college students across America. Vigil attendees were met with intermittent heckling, small-scale disruption, and digital harassment.
Kendall White
Sep 19, 2025


Political Violence Is Not A Punchline
Charlie Kirk, right-wing commentator and father of two, was shot and killed Wednesday while speaking to a crowd of college students. Only two days earlier, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression released its 2026 report about free speech on America’s college campuses.
Kendall White
Sep 12, 2025


Pomona Faculty Frustrated after Dean Steps Down and College Launches “Alarming” Replacement Process
Alexander Hall (Pomona's administrative building), and former Dean Melanie Wu. Photo credit: Pomona College Media Team A week after...
Emilio Bankier
Jul 5, 2025


Trigger Warning: I Disagree With You
Photo Credit: wiredforlego On paper, the Claremont Colleges present a unified commitment to inclusion, openness, and intellectual...
Naya Dermenjian
May 17, 2025


Disintegrated Sciences
Construction work on the Robert Day Integrated Sciences Center. As the final panels are placed on the Robert Day Integrated Sciences...
Henry Long and Charlie Hatcher
May 16, 2025


Salman Rushdie Withdraws from Speaking at CMC Commencement
Photo Credit: ActuaLitté. On May 13, President Hiram Chodosh announced that Sir Salman Rushdie will no longer speak at Claremont McKenna...
Dhriti Jagadish
May 13, 2025


Correcting Grammar Is Not Racist
Claremont McKenna's Center for Writing and Public Discourse. Alexandra Wofford contributed reporting. This spring, we were hired by...
Greta Long
May 11, 2025


Claremont McKenna Violated Faculty Handbook in Professor’s Grievance Case
CMC professor Christopher Nadon. Claremont McKenna College (CMC) professor Christopher Nadon alleged in 2022 that CMC Dean of Faculty...
Noah Swanson
May 10, 2025


Rushdie Doesn’t Speak for Me—and That’s Fine
Sir Salman Rushdie at the 2014 PEN America/Free Expression Literature Conference (credit: Ed Lederman/PEN American Center ) On April 25,...
Henry Long
May 9, 2025


Muslim Students Denounce Selection of Salman Rushdie for CMC Commencement Speaker
Photo Credit: Bill Swersey/Asia Society Novelist Sir Salman Rushdie will deliver the keynote address at Claremont McKenna’s commencement...
Dhriti Jagadish
May 9, 2025


CMC North Quad to Receive Air Conditioning
Claremont McKenna's North Quad. On May 6, the CMC Dean of Students office announced via email a major North Quad infrastructure upgrade....
Lia Gabai
May 6, 2025
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