Inspiring Alumnae

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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.

The College seeks your recommendations to inform future planning and storytelling during the next two years. We’d love to hear from you!

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Impact Stories

Paige Costello.

On the Next Frontier: AI

Her tech career was inspired at CMC, now Paige Costello ’12 deploys AI to shape how we work.

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Ava Kopp.

Rooted in Gratitude

Drawn to CMC for its elevated leadership opportunities, Ava Kopp ’25 now leads the ASCMC as the 2024-25 President.

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Claire Vlases.

Fighting for the Future

Fueled by a love of nature—and sweet home Montana—Claire Vlases ’25 didn’t want to didn’t want to wait to make a difference.

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Renee Perper ’21.

Alumni in Action: Renee Perper ’21

Renee developed her research skills as a fellow with both the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies and the Mgrublian Center for Human Rights.

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Bertha Tobias.

Bertha Tobias ’23 honored as Rhodes Scholar

As she waited in line at LAX, CMC senior Bertha Tobias ’23 learned she was the fourth Rhodes Scholar in Claremont McKenna College history.

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Pam Tanese ’88.

Alumni in Action: Pam Tanase ’88

Pam credits Claremont McKenna with helping her develop leadership skills, tackle challenges, and build resiliency in business.

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CMC Conversations brings Claremont McKenna College students, faculty, alumni, and staff together to share the unique stories of our amazing community.

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 View historical documents and learn more about the early Pioneers during the transition to co-education.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.