Collage showing students throughout the years.

Leading, Together

Claremont McKenna College’s celebration of 50 Years of Co-Education is a special opportunity to recognize the outstanding achievements, leadership development, and cultural contributions of female students, faculty, staff, and CMC alumnae.

The official anniversary in 2026-27 will feature a dynamic series of events, stories, and initiatives that capture the power of our CMC community.

Six 1980 classmates—four women and two men—to join us for a campus conversation to reflect on the transition to co-education.

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Six classmates sit in discussion about the year CMC transitioned to co-education.
Aluma seated on Jeppe Hein's Social Benches.

Inspiring Alumnae

Who made a difference during your time at CMC? Who is making a mark on campus and in the world today? Let us know who defines the spirit of our responsible leadership mission and Co-Education Anniversary.

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Female students speaking with an alumni during ImpactCMC.

50 Years of Co-education Leadership Fund

The 50 Years of Co-Education Leadership Fund will serve as a powerful and lasting testament to the transformative impact of co-education at CMC, while also supporting programming costs for the upcoming celebration year.

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The 50 Years of Co-education scarf print.

Show Your Pride

Explore our unique selection of 50th Celebration merchandise.

Mari Adam ’80 (left) and Lorraine Bains ’88 standing together on the North Mall.

Co-Ed Collaborators

As the College gears up to mark 50 years of co-education, Mari Adam ’80 and Lorraine Bains ’88 are ready to celebrate with friends, old and new.

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Celebrating History: A Look Back

With pride and a spirit of celebration, we commemorate this milestone, reflect on the progress made over the past five decades, and look ahead to the future—together.

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Digital Archives

Not For Men Only: CMC Becomes Coeducational

During our recent 75th Anniversary, CMC commemorated several milestones that helped shape the College. View historical documents and learn more about the early Pioneers during the transition to co-education.

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Claremont McKenna College's first womens graduates.