Influential scholar emerged as a star while at CMC

Among the many distinguished faculty CMC President George C. S. Benson recruited in the first four years of the College was Orme Wheelock Phelps (above left).

President Benson hired top academics to join CMC during its first four years

Women scholars and administrators contributed to CMC’s early success

Given the decidedly male nature of CMC in its early years, it is important to note the vital role played by women faculty and staff.

Faculty rewarded for their research, teaching prowess

The first professors to participate in the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program were James Gould and J. Robert Meyners, both in academic year 1960-61. Following on their heels was John Dunbar in 1965-66 and again in 1969-70.

Gould was already a star in political science when he joined the CMC faculty in international relations in 1955. As a Fulbright Scholar, he was a lecturer in international relations in Germany.

Co-education became a reality in 1975

On April 24, 1975, the trustees voted to admit women to CMC. The vote was 28 for coeducation and 13 in favor of maintaining the status quo. The two-thirds majority had been met. Serious discussion of the issue had begun in 1972.

What did the Claremont Men’s College students think about going co-ed? A student survey in March 1975 showed that 73% of the CMC student body favored coeducation; 16% were unfavorable; and 11% were undecided.

Time magazine praised Diamond’s commitment to his students

Tech titan Ryal Poppa ’57 GP ’08 made significant contributions to benefit CMC students

Joint management engineering program brought first science professors to campus

Chris Brandt ’85 P’14 P’18 says CMC Athletics changed his life

The only thing sweeter than savoring the highest highs of victory as a college athlete? Seeing your son extend those triumphs even further. For Chris Brandt ’85 P’14 P’18, his time as a basketball player and golfer influenced everything about his CMC experience—and beyond.

With pair of national championships, Annie Perizzolo ’11 made CMS Women’s Swimming and Diving history