After the Trump administration placed new restrictions on Curricular Practical Training (CPT), a program that has historically allowed F-1 international students to work off campus, some international students have had to turn down jobs, while others expressed uncertainty about future opportunities.
In August, ICE sent a memo to colleges and universities directing them to issue CPT only when an internship or practical training experience is necessary for graduation, a stricter interpretation of the existing policy. The memo states that “improper CPT authorization” could result in “administrative or legal consequences,” such as a college losing its ability to enroll international students.
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Pomona, CMC and Harvey Mudd top U.S. News & World Report’s liberal arts college rankings
In the new U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges ranking, Claremont McKenna College (CMC) and Pomona College tied for third place, an increase from their joint seventh place spot last year. Harvey Mudd College also made its way into the top 10, ranking eighth. The publication considered “earnings by major” for the first time this year, a shift that placed greater emphasis on measurable post-graduate outcomes.
Mahjong in the Gallery: HMC’s newest exhibition
“Mahjong and Its Cultural Forms” opened on Sept. 14 at the Sprague art gallery on Harvey Mudd’s campus. The minds behind the exhibit are Jia Yi Gu and Angie Lin. Gu is an assistant professor of architecture at HMC and a Los Angeles-based curator and architectural scholar.
CMC ranks second in FIRE free speech rankings, other 5Cs receive failing grades
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) gave Claremont McKenna College (CMC) the second-place spot on its 2027 College Free Speech Rankings, a report that rates the free speech climates at college and university campuses nationwide. CMC received a passing “B-” grade from FIRE, while all of the other undergraduate Claremont Colleges received failing “F” grades.
Of the 261 colleges surveyed, Pitzer College ranked 160th, Scripps College ranked 167th, Harvey Mudd College ranked 184th and Pomona College ranked 226th. While the other Claremont Colleges saw increases in their rankings compared to last year, CMC dropped by one rank, losing its first-place spot to the University of Chicago.
5Cs admit class of 2030; CMC to reinstate testing in Fall 2028
As the 5Cs continue to evaluate test-optional policies, students said differences in access to standardized testing shaped their approach to the admissions process, particularly for international applicants. While some colleges have made their policies permanent, others plan to reinstate testing requirements in future cycles.
Dean Chris Classic brings together campus hoopers in electric fashion
Who needs March Madness when we have the Dean Chris Classic? The 5C’s beloved annual 4v4 streetball tournament is back in full force for the third year in a row, this time with 16 teams. The event was an opportunity for 5C students and faculty to celebrate basketball, and celebrate they did as students danced to music while the DJ himself offered commentary for the games.
ASHMC president-elect accused of racism and transphobia, prompting potential recall
Joshua Tanksley HM ’27 and Morgan Pulling HM ’27 shared a petition with the Associated Students of Harvey Mudd College (ASHMC) advocating for the recall of ASHMC President-elect on the grounds of racism and transphobia on March 5, prompting Tanksley and H to present their perspectives to the Harvey Mudd student body in the Hoch-Shanahan Dining Commons Aviation Room on March 10.
Boilers Begone! ASPC and Pitzer Senate support stricter gas boiler regulations
On March 1, Pitzer Student Senate passed a resolution to support phasing out large industrial gas boilers in Southern California, including at Pomona College and Harvey Mudd College, after Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) did the same on Feb. 19.
If the regulatory agency South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) amends certain regulations, as the resolutions urge, Pomona and Harvey Mudd would have to replace their gas boilers with electric options based on a phase-out plan.
CAC organizer Tomas Souza de Castro broke down the importance of this issue into two main categories: public health and climate change.
5Cs implement ‘Know Your Rights’ immigration and workplace protections
5C human resources departments have begun to implement California’s Workplace Know Your Rights Act (SB 249) after it was passed Feb. 1. In alignment with the Act, 5C employees will receive notice of key workplace rights and have the opportunity to indicate emergency contacts, but student workers and college staff
Fire at Atwood Residence Hall forces students to evacuate
A fire was reported at approximately 7 p.m. tonight in the Atwood Residence Hall of Harvey Mudd College, according to a post from HMC at 8:22 p.m. In an update shared at 9:27 p.m., HMC communicated that the fire has been extinguished, identified the source as an electric skateboard battery and affirmed that all students are uninjured and accounted for.