Ukrainian journalist and CMC research affiliate Anna Romandash has taken part in a hybrid program of on-campus CMC presentations and Zoom-ins from Ukraine, presenting “News from the Ukraine” briefings.

Prof. Minxin Pei, an internationally recognized expert on China, was interviewed by The New York Times about the economic policy effects of Chinese President Xi Jinping establishing near absolute power as he enters his third term.

What does it mean for the Republican party that Liz Cheney, the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, is at the forefront of the battle against MAGA Republicans? The answer, according to CMC Professors Stephanie Muravchik and Jon Shields, is tied to the triumph of identity politics.

Panelists at the recent program, “Race and Election Law,” discussed a shared goal: Accessible, secure, and fair elections. Up for debate, however, was how to achieve that goal. The lively discussion was moderated by visiting assistant professor of government, Zachary Courser ’99.

CMC students, faculty, and staff have enjoyed multiple opportunities this fall—including the new Saturday Salon gatherings—to engage with The Open Academy and the core commitments of freedom of expression, viewpoint diversity, and constructive dialogue.

When she was installed as the Keck Foundation Professor of Applied Math and Computer Science on Nov. 10, Prof. Chiu-Yen Kao, a lifelong puzzle-lover, shared a maze for the audience to solve. In addition, she highlighted her recent research and passion for mathematics.

As the consulting arm of the Randall Lewis Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Graphite Group specializes in helping startups and small businesses achieve their strategic goals by developing professional solutions for their biggest challenges.

This November, as we honor members of the U.S. military, we celebrate the service of our alumni, including Col. Mark Olsen ’96, who led the 2022 commissioning ceremony at CMC. He described the moment as “a career highlight for me as I end my Army service.”

Jenna Holmes ’24 earned the NCAA Division III National Player of the Year Award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association after leading CMS to an undefeated regular season, a 30-1 final record, and a No. 1 national ranking for 10 weeks.

The CMS Athletics department earned three SCIAC Championships during the fall season, with women’s cross country winning its 12th in a row, women’s volleyball taking its fifth in a row, and football sharing its sixth crown in program history.

President Chodosh has been named to the NCAA Division III Presidents Council representing the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

A CMC-Rose Institute poll that highlighted election battles in the nation’s largest states was featured. The poll found that governor races in the nation’s four largest states—California, Texas, Florida, and New York—are shaping the national political direction in the coming years.