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.
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All five Claremont Colleges recognized among nation’s top liberal arts institutions in Forbes and U.S. News & World Report new rankings
All five undergraduate Claremont Colleges earned national recognition in recently released collegiate rankings, including the Forbes’ 2025 list and U.S. News & World Report.
Keeping up with Collins: New composting initiatives and Coca-Cola products set to improve campus dining
Claremont McKenna recently installed composting and Coke products in Collins Dining Hall.
From a vision to a reality: Robert Day Science Center celebrates opening ceremony
Claremont McKenna College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 26 for their newly opened Robert Day Science Center.
CMC’s Robert Day Sciences Center opens nearly four years after breaking ground
This fall, the Robert Day Sciences Center (RDSC) at Claremont McKenna College has officially opened after starting construction nearly four years ago.
CMC tops FIRE free speech rankings, remaining 4Cs receive failing grades
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) released their 2026 Free Speech Rankings, a report on speech climates on college and university campuses nationwide Sept. 9.
First community forum provides input for CMC presidential search
Claremont McKenna College’s search for a successor to President Hiram Chodosh opened up for community input last week.
Students return to Marks after dorm fire at CMC
Following a small fire in Claremont Mckenna College’s Marks Hall on Sept. 2, 11 residents were forced to temporarily relocate during water damage repair efforts.
CMC North Quad gets AC: A tumultuous and rewarding journey
Claremont McKenna College’s North Quad dorms install AC for the first time in CMC history.
Small fire breaks out at CMC, no injuries
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a small fire in Marks Hall at Claremont McKenna College this morning. The fire activated the sprinkler system just before 8:00 a.m., and the fire department is still determining the fire’s cause.









