The Claremont Colleges espouse environmental values, but as Metrolink — one of Southern California’s most necessary transit channels — stands to become significantly more expensive, 7C students face unnecessary hurdles in using nearby public transport. However, we — following in the footsteps of UCLA and USC — have a ready solution in U-Pass. Nicholas Steinman CM ‘27 believes that U-Pass and LA Metro’s A line are the ultimate solution.
Tag: Funding
5C STEM students face uncertain futures amidst NIH funding freeze
A funding freeze on the National Institutes of Health has impacted 5C students’ internship acquisition and job prospects.
Pitzer Fulbright semifinalists without update as Trump Administration threatens program
Following a funding freeze by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, some students and faculty members at Pitzer College are expressing concern over the future of the Fulbright program.
Budget backlash: How Pomona College budget shortages have affected major departments and student organizations
Pomona College’s budget cut affects departments and student organizations. Students and faculty at Pomona College are reportedly facing difficulties in securing funding from the college for their projects and initiatives, with some sources claiming that administrators have significantly cut budgets across nearly all areas of student life. While administration did
Basque Country, existential dread, code switching: This year’s student research symposiums at Pomona, Scripps and Mudd
Where can you learn about monitoring seabirds in the Gulf of Maine, Asian American music and soccer in the city of Pomona? At Pomona College, Scripps College and Harvey Mudd College, students presented their summer work at events celebrating these college-funded projects.
With travel policies changing, 5C clubs grapple with funding allocations
After months of COVID-related restrictions on funding, 5C clubs are now able to request approval and funding for overnight trips, conferences and competitions from student governments.
OPINION: Save lives by keeping AB 988 alive
Assembly Bill 988 will save lives by providing funding for California’s mental health crisis response system, but we need to advocate for it now so it will pass, argues Porter Reyes PO ’25.
Claremont Colleges to receive $4 million from coronavirus aid bill
The Claremont Colleges will receive more than $4 million from the federal government to help reduce economic hardship created by COVID-19.
Lost opportunities make 5C students’ job prospects uncertain
As the global coronavirus pandemic worsens, 5C students have been hit with internship cancellations, funding cuts and rescinded job offers.
Scripps revokes some summer 2020 internship grants due to pandemic
Based on college travel restrictions, Scripps is revoking grant funding for some summer internships. Other 5Cs took more minor steps.