CMC Currents

Professor Emily Wiley Awarded Prestigious Fulbright

Professor Emily Wiley is heading to Croatia in Spring 2024 as a prestigious Fulbright Scholar. While there, she’ll extend her studies to reduce barriers to science education and “explore possibilities to build a multi-country collaborative around student-centered research initiatives.”

Wiley, a professor of Biology who studies epigenetics and gene regulation underlying cell differentiation, was also recently named director of program development for the new Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences.

Among her goals at CMC is to create “a community around the broad inclusion of students in science research” and provide “students with the opportunity to experience the thrill of authentic discovery, to understand what science is really all about, and to discover their scientific talents,” she said.

Obama Foundation Honors CMC Leaders

The Obama Foundation has awarded honors to Ivanna Morales Mercado ’25 and Alejandra Vázquez Baur ’17 for their dedication to public service and a more inclusive democracy. Their selections embody CMC’s mission to prepare students for thoughtful and productive lives and responsible leadership in business, government, and the professions.

Creating Meaningful Research Experiences

As director of CMC’s Lowe Institute of Political Economy, Professor Cameron Shelton’s passion is helping students apply their textbook knowledge of economics and statistics to complex real-world problems.

Fusing Science and Art

CMC’s Gould Center for Humanistic Studies and the Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences co-sponsored multidisciplinary artist Linda Alterwitz for an Ath presentation, “At the Intersection of Art and Science.” Earlier in the day, Alterwitz led student events that explored the fusion of art and science.

Systemic Racism: Its Uses, Limits, and Critiques

On an Ath panel co-sponsored by the Dreier Roundtable and the Presidential Initiative on Anti-Racism and the Black Experience in America, CMC professors Michael Fortner and Briana Toole joined a wide-ranging discussion on systemic racism.

Olivia Wee ’25 Aims for Career in National Security

Thanks to an internship at the Department of Defense Information Strategy Research Center, Olivia Wee ’25 is exploring her interest in hybrid warfare. As a career goal, the McKenna Scholar hopes to work for the federal government in national security.

Alumni in Action: Brian Bullard ’91

Nearly 33 years after graduating from CMC, Brian Bullard ’91 is teaching Accounting at the College. Formerly with the Capital Group Companies, Bullard is returning to the classroom as a way to give back to CMC.

Rose Alumni Return to Campus

More than 100 alumni returned to campus recently to celebrate the Rose Institute’s golden anniversary, enjoying a packed day of panel discussions, student presentations, and a forum where dozens shared fond memories of their Rose experiences.

CMS Women’s Cross Country Dominates for 13^th Straight SCIAC Title

The CMS women’s cross country team had the top three finishers, and five of the top eight, to dominate the field on its way to winning its 13^th straight SCIAC championship.

Invest in CMC as a Philanthropic Leader

Looking to deepen your investment with CMC as a philanthropic leader? Eager to attend exclusive events on and off campus? Join CMC’s Res Publica Society to help shape the future history of the College and further enhance student opportunities and experiences.

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