By October 1985, Pomona College had reportedly invested millions in companies with ties to South Africa during the apartheid. But, it wasn’t until the 5Cs were mandated by California’s Assembly Bill 134 to sever ties with South Africa did they relinquish investments.
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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.
The 5 to the 10: Breaking Bald — when Michel Foucault did LSD with a CGU professor
Southern California columnist Cassidy Bensko SC ’25 chronicles cultural critic Michel Foucault’s philosophical transformation, which was sparked by a “trip” to Death Valley with a former Claremont Graduate University professor.
Huntley Bookstore relocates to Honnold Mudd Library
The Huntley Bookstore is turning a new page. After leaving its home of 51 years, the store settled into a temporary location on the first floor of Honnold Mudd Library, reopening to the public Feb. 7.
Claremont Institute defends senior fellow who advised Trump on overturning election
The Claremont Institute published a statement on Oct. 11 defending senior fellow John Eastman, the lawyer who advised former President Donald Trump on overturning the 2020 election in Congress.
6C Title IX policy revisions reflect order for formal grievance process, live hearings
The 6C Interim Title IX Policy was revised in late January in an effort to comply with an order mandated under the Trump administration.
EDITORIAL BOARD: CGU, revoke your statement legitimizing election fraud
TSL’s Editorial Board calls on Claremont Graduate University to revoke its Jan. 7 statement that qualified senators’ and representatives’ recent claims of election fraud as “legitimate points.”
CGU, CMC, KGI, Pomona, Scripps, Pitzer issue statements condemning Capitol riot
Six Claremont College presidents condemned the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in emails to students Thursday.
CGU receives $14 million gift for purchase of Huntley Bookstore to house health research center
Claremont Graduate University received a gift of $14 million — among the largest in its 95-year history — from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to purchase the Huntley Bookstore.
Some Claremont alumni fall short in 2020 election
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock CM ’88 was just one Claremont Colleges alum to lose a contested race earlier this week.