The Boards of Trustees at Pomona College and Claremont Graduate University (CGU) voted today, Oct. 26 to approve a partnership that will enshrine Pomona as CGU’s parent institution.
The approval of the partnership follows an Oct. 6 email from Interim President Michelle Bligh to CGU faculty and staff, in which Bligh outlined how CGU will seek to address a projected $7.8 million operating deficit for the current fiscal year.
CGU first announced it would be seeking a partnership to improve its financial standing in April 2025. Pomona President Gabi Starr announced CGU and Pomona had entered into exclusive negotiations on Dec. 18, 2025.
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CGU announces planned cuts and consolidations to address projected deficit
Claremont Graduate University (CGU) announced plans for extensive cuts and consolidations to university operations in light of a projected $7.8 million deficit for the coming year, according to an Oct. 6 email to faculty and staff from President Michelle Bligh obtained by TSL.
News and sports round-up: What’s happening at the 7Cs?
Editorial note: The shorts in the news and sports sections are intended to complement articles to come in TSL’s first official issue, to be released on Sept. 25. TSL is currently conducting research and soliciting interviews to develop these stories further, and welcomes any insights that the community can provide
Gas leak reported at CMC Sports Bowl, CGU under lockdown soon after
The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a gas leak at the Claremont McKenna College (CMC) Sports Bowl in the afternoon on Aug. 27, prompting a temporary road closure on Claremont Boulevard between Foothill Boulevard and 6th Street. Less than 20 minutes later, The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) reported
CGU announces “AI for Humanity” partnership with tech company, Macnica
On Feb. 3, Claremont Graduate University signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to formalize a partnership with Japanese artificial intelligence company Macnica, aiming to expand research about human-centered, ethical approaches to AI while increasing professional opportunities for students.
They aim to develop an AI tool that would use data from class assignments to generate digital badges for students to show to potential employers.
Pomona enters exclusive negotiations with CGU exploring possible partnership
After months of confidential conversations, Pomona College and Claremont Graduate University (CGU) enter exclusive negotiations and began discussing a potential partnership with community members.
The Claremonster under the bed: The Claremont Institute, the conservative think tank from the Claremont Colleges behind the Trump administration
Founded in 1979 by four Claremont Graduate University students, the Claremont Institute’s once mutual relationship with the Claremont Colleges has changed drastically since the Claremont Institute’s origins.
All-star, three-point leader and a peach; Josh Angle leaves a giant impact on CMS basketball history
Josh Angle CG’ 24 finally says goodbye to the court that he called home for over five years. His footprint; 3003 minutes of magic,1647 points, 237 made 3’s and the second all star selection in Stag’s history. Angle was a holistic team player and talented student over his CMC and CGU tenure, helping the team rally and push into the third round NCAA bracket for the first time in program history.
“When I thought about places to do it, there was of course potential intrigue of going in the transfer portal and doing all these different things but when I really considered what that would look like I didn’t think I would find a place where I would have a better experience between knowing the coaches, having so many good friends on the team and being in Claremont,” Angle said.
Claremont Heritage exhibits “Stories of the East and West Barrios”
Claremont Heritage, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating the city’s history, held a screening and panel discussion for the documentary “Stories of the East and West Barrios.” The documentary sheds light on the history of Claremont barrio communities. It described factors contributing to insecurity, such as the Claremont Colleges’ dependence on the barrio community labor force.
“Still Working 9 to 5”: The progress and future for working women
On Sept. 28, Claremont Graduate University hosted the film’s co-director and co-producer, Gary Lane, and executive producer, Larry Lane, to present their documentary, “Still Working 9 to 5” to illuminate sexist problems in the workspace.