Claremont McKenna College

09/08/2026

How do we prepare leaders who protect, mentor, and inspire the next generation? 🎓🏀

In the latest episode of CMC Conversations, host Parishi Kanuga ’26 welcomes Dr. Vince Minjares ’04, from the Aspen Institute’s Sports and Society program.

Vince reflects on how his CMC education, economics thesis, and time on the Stag Basketball team laid the groundwork for his career in youth sports policy and coach development. Look inside his story as he discusses:

👉 Reclaiming youth sports as a vehicle for character-building and education rather than just commercial profit
👉 Crucial athlete health initiatives, including national efforts in ACL injury reduction among young female athletes
👉 The definition of responsible leadership: having the humility to recognize what you don't know and leading with genuine care

👇 Click the link below to stream the full episode on Spotify!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Nkofi5Z0cwFnwczxCEmgB?si=QGmyCmqsRk2ZMZF_F0OOTg&nd=1&dlsi=4e5744a16fc74a63

09/04/2026

For the 80th time in CMC’s history, new and returning students, staff, and faculty came together at Convocation to reunite and celebrate the beginning of the academic year.

President Will Dudley focused on the “rarely simple and straightforward” journey of finding one’s calling, encouraging students to be relentlessly inquisitive and ask themselves not only “What kind of job do I want?” but also “Who am I?” and “What truly matters to me?”

“You have a precious opportunity here to explore those questions, with each other and with your teachers, in classrooms, dorms, and dining halls, through coursework, research projects, and internships,” he said. “Approach it all with a curious mind. Be attentive, be discerning, be adventurous.”

Other speakers included:

• Heather Antecol P’29, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty and James G. Boswell Professor of Economics;
• Amrit Dhaliwal ’27, Student Body President; and
• Reverend Fr. Vitus Mbamalu, Chaplain and Director of Catholic Life at The Claremont Colleges, who delivered the invocation.

From the podium, a common message emerged: Curiosity is essential to making the most of a CMC education and building a meaningful life.

Curious about Convocation? Enjoy more highlights by reading the full story in our Currents newsroom:
https://www.cmc.edu/news/convocation-2026-engage-your-curiosity-find-your-calling

09/04/2026

Class of 2030, we’re so excited to welcome you to campus and celebrate your first year at CMC! Stop by and pick up your first class pin!

09/03/2026

In his first Convocation address at Claremont McKenna College, President Will Dudley encouraged the Class of 2030 to embrace curiosity as they explore who they are, what matters to them, and where their talents and values may lead. He urged students to approach their CMC experience with a curious mind as they discover and develop their purpose.

Listen to President Will Dudley’s full remarks on our YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0vBo35-SLY

09/03/2026

09/01/2026

Welcome to a new academic year at CMC! This week marks the start of another exciting chapter for our students. Wishing everyone a wonderful semester ahead. ☀

Tell us in the comments: What are you most excited for this semester?

09/01/2026

08/28/2026

The Sports Bowl at the Roberts Campus, a new set of state-of-the-art facilities and playing fields for CMS Athletics, is officially open to the CMC community!

Designed by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, who also worked on the award-winning Robert Day Sciences Center, the Sports Bowl further reflects the excellence and ambition demonstrated by CMS scholar-leader-athletes both in competition and inside the classroom.

Among the Phase One highlights: The Arcade, a brand-new covered walking passage that leads directly into the main bowl; Patrick G. Rogan Stadium, home to football, track and field, and lacrosse; Abbott Brown Family Central Plaza; a golf training center, and a variety of walkable pathways and environmentally supportive landscapes. By the end of September, a 400-space parking structure, Rogan Stadium field houses, and Arce baseball and Athenas softball fields will be completed.

Part of the Roberts Campus master plan, the addition of the Robert Day Sciences Center, along with the reorientation of various athletic fields in the Sports Bowl, will open up spaces for future improvements to the CMC campus.

“The Roberts Campus enhances our ability to fulfill our educational mission,” CMC President Will Dudley said. “The creation of the Sports Bowl to the east of Claremont Boulevard not only provides extraordinary opportunities for athletic competition, training, health, and wellness, but also unlocks potential across the entire CMC campus for academic and social facilities and activities.”

View Sports Bowl photos and learn more about the “truly one-of-a-kind venue” at our CMC Currents news page: https://www.cmc.edu/news/sports-bowl-roberts-campus-opens-cmc-community

08/28/2026

Let's goooo!

08/27/2026

The CMC campus is abuzz with energy and excitement now that the Class of 2030 is here!

With help from a fleet of eager student leaders and athletes, members of CMC’s newest class have officially moved into their home away from home. What did they bring from locations near and far? Well, beloved stuffies, favorite pillows, and mac and cheese (of course!).

Now they’re ready to explore, get involved, and deepen friendships made in these exciting, early days. Up next: the first day of classes on Aug. 31.

Cheers to you, Class of 2030!

Enjoy more Move-in Day and Orientation highlights https://ow.ly/CegQ50ZGgY5