CMC In The News

Forbes scored Claremont McKenna College a notable A-plus in the 2024 College Financial Grades catalog, which assesses “the operational soundness and balance sheet health” of private, not-for-profit colleges.  

RadioWest interviewed Professor Nicholas Buccola, author of The Fire Is Upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the Debate Over Race in America. Buccola provided expert analysis on the impact of the infamous University of Cambridge debate between Baldwin and Buckley about whether the American Dream had been achieved at the expense of Black Americans.

Professor Minxin Pei was quoted in The Federalist discussing the negative impacts of President Xi Jinping’s centralization of power on China’s economy. The article highlights the conjectured weight of internal over external actors when assessing China’s recent economic hurdles.

Professor Nita Kumar was recognized as a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship to explore gender hierarchies and historical changes in 20th-century India. Kumar was selected from nearly 3,000 applicants based on her distinguished career and the relevance of her research.

The Rose Institute of State and Local Government was referenced for their newest release in collaboration with the Kosmont Companies, the 2024 Kosmont Rose Institute Cost of Doing Business Survey. Their research reveals that business expenses in California are generally higher than in other western states and vary significantly within the state.

Professor Jack Pitney was interviewed by Econotimes to examine the swift consolidation of support for Kamala Harris. He highlighted the strategic advantage Harris gained by securing the nomination early, which helped avoid intra-party conflicts at the Democratic National Convention. His analysis highlights the effectiveness of Harris' campaign in rapidly amassing delegate support and solidifying her position as the leading candidate for the nomination.

Professor Jack Pitney provides expert analysis on the political implications of Kamala Harris’s endorsement and the potential impact on other political figures, particularly California Governor Gavin Newsom.

“Jack Pitney, Claremont McKenna College Professor, talks about what lies ahead for the Vice President in her presidential campaign, what to expect from opponent Donald Trump, Biden’s decision to exit the campaign, and more.”

Professor Sarah Marzen was featured on APS for her research, “Time Delays Improve Performance of Certain Neural Networks.” The article covers recent research advancements in reservoir computing, a type of artificial neural network, and their implications for time-series forecasting and potential applications in artificial intelligence. 

Professor Jack Pitney was interviewed for a Politifact article discussing the history and logistics of a presidential drop out. 

Professor Jack Pitney was interviewed for a Poynter article discussing the history and logistics of a presidential dropout. 

Professor Manfred Keil was referenced in an article discussing Californian efforts to remedy its pressing unemployment crisis. He provided insights on the impacts of increasing warehouses and distribution centers.

Claremont McKenna scholars are recognized for an impressive list of world-renowned honors, including the Rhodes Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service, and the US Fulbright Scholarship.

Professor Minxin Pei wrote an article titled, “Why China Can’t Keep Its Cooking Oil Clean” featured in Bloomberg. His beginning sentiments debate the true service of China’s active surveillance state.

Professor Derek Smith was mentioned in relation to his keynote address celebrating the inception of the Claremont Baha’i community’s first ever Juneteenth commemoration. His speech was said to have “sparked lively conversations, prompting attendees to reflect on the past, celebrate progress, and envision a more just future.”