Claremont McKenna College’s Commencement ceremony radiated with inspiring moments as families and friends flocked to campus to celebrate the significant accomplishments of the Class of 2022. More than 300 graduates earned bachelor of arts degrees and master of arts in finance degrees. President Hiram E. Chodosh captured the collective moment, saying, “Just to be together today, in person, in three dimensions would be enough.” While acknowledging the pandemic’s year-and-a-half-long interruption of the graduates’ typical college experience, he expressed pride in the “soaring excellence, the creative adaptability, the iron-forged resilience and downright goodness” of the Class of 2022. Please enjoy this video highlight of the celebration.

Athenas Tennis Team Wins National Title!

The CMS Women’s tennis team won the NCAA Division III National Championship on May 25 in Orlando. The team dominated the tournament and the number 1-ranked University of Chicago 5-1 to earn a second CMS National Championship in the past three seasons.

CMS Men’s Golf Earns Third Place at NCAA Championships

The CMS men’s golf team earned its second-highest finish in program history, behind only the 2016 national championship season, by coming in a tie for third place at the NCAA Division III Championships.

Students Shine in Awards Ceremony

At the senior banquet held just before Commencement, members of the Class of 2022 gathered to honor their classmates’ academic achievements, as well as their commitment to making a difference on campus and in the community.

Faculty Mark Milestones

The inaugural Faculty Awards Celebration recognized the dedicated members of Claremont McKenna faculty and celebrated the years’ significant milestones. Professors Minxin Pei and Stacey Doan were honored with the 2020 and 2021 Presidential Awards for Merit.

New Public Art Sparks Connection

A group of whimsical benches by the Danish artist Jeppe Hein have sprouted up in front of Adams Hall to build an even greater sense of connection on CMC’s campus. With a view of the Kravis Center and Athenaeum, the benches, the latest contribution of public art, are a gift to the CMC community from Denise and Benjamin Kraus ’11.

Classes of 2020-21 to Rejoice Together

CMC graduates from 2020 and 2021 will return to campus June 3-5 for in-person joint Commencement festivities, with families and friends cheering them on. Former Montana Gov. Steve Bullock '88 P'24 will deliver the keynote address.

Brooklyn Button ’22: CMC Fulfills Expectations

CMC has more than fulfilled Brooklyn Button’s small-school expectations. Appreciative of the connections and friendships she has been able to make while working with her peers on real-world projects, she said, “I never expected there would be so much collaborative learning.”

Go for the GOLD

Graduates of the last decade: imagine, a first-year student being awarded a scholarship in your class’s name? If your class hits its participation goal by June 30, you can make the scholarship a reality! This is a unique opportunity to share the CMC love and shape the future of a specific incoming student.

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