CMC In The News

Claremont McKenna was mentioned in reference to its position on the Top 20 “Best Student Experience” rankings. The survey evaluated aspects such as campus facilities, social life, and diversity, with Claremont McKenna contributing to the region’s strong showing in these categories.

Professor Minxin Pei argued that China’s outreach to developing nations, especially in the Global South, is shifting from a predatory narrative to a strategic effort to counter US-led trade and technology challenges. 

The Wall Street Journal, in collaboration with College Pulse, listed Claremont McKenna College as one of the top five U.S. Colleges of 2025.

Professor Minxin Pei discussed Vice President Kamala Harris’ cautious approach to China during the election campaign.

Professor Jack Pitney emphasizes the importance of understanding county government and the impact of ballot measures on local budgets. He advocated for accessible, nonpartisan fiscal analysis of ballot measures to help voters make informed decisions, acknowledging that most voters do not thoroughly research each measure. 

Professor Jack Pitney commented on the political ramifications of former President Donald Trump’s decision to embrace Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in his campaign.

Professor Kenneth Miller co-authored an article discussing the possible changes in California’s democratic legislature over the next two years.

Professor Lily Geismer provided insight into the Democratic Party’s shifting stance on wealthy individuals and how that affects their messaging and strategy. “This has been such a unique election cycle, but a large part of the Democrat’s strategy has been to distance themselves from the perception that they are the party of the wealthy with a softened populism,” she said. 

Professor Jack Pitney provided his analysis of Senator Alex Padilla’s potential for influence in the White House. He said, “Senator Padilla could succeed Chris Coons as the Senate’s president whisperer,” in reference to her connections with Vice President Kamala Harris.

Professor Jon Shields was referenced in an opinion piece about the dwindling number of conservative faculty members in colleges and universities.

Bloomberg published an op-ed by Professor Minxin Pei, “China’s New Internet ID Shows Xi’s Insecurities,” which explores the implications of China's new internet identification system. 

Independent Voter News featured Professor J. Andrew Sinclair’s research examining how Alaska’s nonpartisan Top 4 election system influenced voter behavior and outcomes in the 2022 election. 

Professor Kenneth Miller, Director of CMC’s Rose Institute of State and Local Government, analyzed the significance of California congressional races in determining control of Congress despite its traditional Democratic lean during presidential elections in an op-ed co-authored with Quinten Carney ’26,  a Rose Institute research analyst. 

The Institute for Citizens & Scholars featured President Hiram Chodosh in “College Professors of Civic Preparedness.” “Societal divisions threaten the mutual understanding, shared norms of behavior, and commitments that are so vital to the resilience of our democracy. Mending these divisions is not only a challenge of policy and politics. It is an educational imperative,” he said.

Bloomberg published an opinion piece  by Professor Minxin Pei, "U.S.-China Rivalry Is Destabilizing the Middle East." The piece explores the tense relations between the U.S. and China and how these tensions affect the Middle East's stability. Pei argues that as the U.S. shifts its focus toward China and reduces its involvement in the Middle East, China is exploiting the resulting power vacuum by supporting Iran.