CMS Athletics celebrated as three CMS teams—women’s volleyball, and men’s and women’s cross country—placed in the top six in the nation. The women’s cross country team finished highest in its history. Men’s water polo also competes at its nationals this weekend at Pomona-Pitzer (semifinals: Saturday, 2 p.m.)

Addressing politically savvy audiences at a Res Publica Society dinner and the Ath, former RNC Chairman Michael Steele spoke about the current state of politics and delivered an urgent reminder that leadership requires “honesty, dignity, commitment, truth. Simple things. But it’s up to us.”

Renowned astrophysicist France Córdova shared how she prepared for her unconventional career journey in her lecture, “Grand Challenges and Opportunities for Leadership in Science, Policy, and Education” as part of the Ath's 75^th Anniversary Distinguished Speaker series.

As part of the 75^th Anniversary Distinguished Speaker series at the Athenaeum, Harvard Professor and legal scholar Martha Minow posed the question: When should law forgive? “Forgiveness is a superpower that we all have,” she said. “It’s a non-depleting resource.”

Throughout the 2020-21 academic year, our faculty have been prolific—publishing books that showcase their research and deepen our collective conversation on topics such as faith, poverty, the Arab Spring, and the history of the Holocaust.

C-SPAN recently visited CMC to feature Prof. Jack Pitney’s class on presidential speeches and public opinion. The network broadcast Pitney’s lecture, which was focused on the 1970s through the 1990s, and examined the evolution of presidential communication. In addition, C-SPAN shared the lecture as a podcast.

For 30 years, biologist Donald McFarlane has been a role model for how a life of science can be jam-packed with exotic adventure. He's traveled the world exploring caves, chasing bats from the West Indies to the Spice Islands, and discharging powerful explosives.

CMC’s Student Investment Fund provides triple the returns. Members learn how to manage money and build a career in finance. They also make investments that fund scholarships directly benefiting their fellow CMCers.

Five alumni fellows of EnviroLab Asia—the 5C initiative that is a laboratory for cross-disciplinary research and experiential learning—recently shared how their fellowships shaped their post-graduate paths. Watch the video.

Visit the 75^th Anniversary site to read about favorite professors and classes, and other life-changing experiences—and take a minute to add your fondest memory.

Gifts from the CMC community help support the ongoing mission of CMC–and continue to make transformative student opportunities possible every day. Join us by making your gift before December 31 in honor of the 75^th Anniversary and the incredible future promise of CMC. Make your gift today!