Jason Torres-Rangel PO ’03, an AP English teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District, is a 2023 California Teacher of the Year.
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‘American Dreams/Asian Nightmares’ combats anti-Asian hate through performance
At the Garrison Theater on Saturday, Oct. 29, father-son duo Hao Huang and Micah Huang PZ ’13 performed “American Dreams/Asian Nightmares.”
From Green Beach to Whitehall: CMC alum Murty moves into Downing Street as Britain’s new ‘First Lady’
Claremont McKenna College now has a direct connection to 10 Downing Street. On Oct. 25, Rishi Sunak became Britain’s first leader of color and third prime minister in two months, following Liz Truss’s abrupt resignation. The 42-year-old former banker is married to CMC alumna and trustee Akshata N. Murty CM
Vowels to victory: Lorraine Harry PO ’97 wins big on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
On Oct. 5, Lorraine Harry PO ’97 got to see her name in shining lights — or rather, her name and cash winnings on an LED podium screen.
Martina Vandenberg PO ’90 speaks on experience in human rights work
An attorney, activist and alumna, Martina Vandenberg PO ’90 founded the Human Trafficking Legal Center and provides strategic litigation as a form of justice to trafficking survivors.
Pomona sells its mineral rights, prompting student concerns about fossil fuel extraction
Pomona College sold its mineral rights for an undisclosed amount on March 18. The holdings were accumulated roughly over the past 50 years and were located across 14 states in the U.S.
Claremont Graduate University receives its largest philanthropic commitment ever
Claremont Graduate University was bequeathed a $42 million gift from alumnus Patrick F. Cadigan CG ’78, CG ’80, in order to construct a new building for the university’s School of Arts and Humanities. The donation, announced Feb. 15, is the largest in the college’s nearly 100 years of operation.
Five years after the Wabash Report, Harvey Mudd continues to reckon with workload and culture
Five years ago, in March 2017, TSL published the leaked Wabash Report, a 2015 investigation that exposed the severity of Harvey Mudd College’s curriculum and workload. Students quoted in the report spoke about sacrificing sleep, hobbies, hygiene and religious practices in order to manage their classes.
Alumni Jennifer Doudna PO ’85, Stewart Smith PO ’68 announced as Pomona commencement speakers
Nobel Prize-winning biochemist Jennifer Doudna PO ’85 and Kinsmith Financial Corporation CEO Stewart Smith PO ’68 will speak at the Pomona College class of 2022’s commencement ceremony, Pomona President G. Gabrielle Starr announced to students via email Feb. 15.
From Pomona to presidential appointment: Biden nominates two alums
Two Pomona College alumni are among the nominees for top diplomatic and legal positions announced by President Joe Biden last week. The White House is putting forward Alexander M.M. Uballez PO ’08 for U.S. attorney for the district of New Mexico and Michael Adler PO ’86 for ambassador to South Sudan, according to statements released Jan. 26.