Devin Fergus

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Devin Fergus, Professor of History and Public Affairs, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.

10-01-2024

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Professor Minxin Pei reflected on China’s attempt to mediate in the Ukraine conflict, which has been dismissed by the U.S. and Ukraine as insufficient. He acknowledges that China could play a crucial role in pushing for a long-term ceasefire.

Shibu Yooseph

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Professors Shibu Yooseph, Paul Nerenberg, and Angela Vossmeyer received a major research instrumentation grant from the National Science Foundation. The award will enable the College to purchase a high-performance computing cluster to increase CMC’s computational research capacity. This new equipment will serve 10+ distinct research programs across the natural, mathematical, and social sciences and foster important new research collaborations.

Angela Vossmeyer

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Professors Angela Vossmeyer, Shibu Yooseph, and Paul Nerenberg received a major research instrumentation grant from the National Science Foundation. The award will enable the College to purchase a high-performance computing cluster to increase CMC’s computational research capacity. This new equipment will serve 10+ distinct research programs across the natural, mathematical, and social sciences and foster important new research collaborations. Vossmeyer is the Rothacker Family Associate Professor of Economics and George R.

Paul Nerenberg

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Professors Paul Nerenberg, Shibu Yooseph, and Angela Vossmeyer received a major research instrumentation grant from the National Science Foundation. The award will enable the College to purchase a high-performance computing cluster to increase CMC’s computational research capacity. This new equipment will serve 10+ distinct research programs across the natural, mathematical, and social sciences and foster important new research collaborations.

09-24-2024

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Professor Minxin Pei wrote an opinion piece that attributes the recent murder of a young boy in Shenzhen as a symbol of worsening Sino-Japanese relations. He ascribes this horrific act to be driven by China’s increasingly aggressive stance toward Japan and its territorial disputes.

 

09-19-2024

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The Rose Institute of State and Local Government was cited for a report that highlighted Long Beach as one of the most ADU-friendly cities in California. The Rose Institute found that Long Beach issued 1,431 ADU permits between 2018 and 2022, demonstrating the city’s commitment to supporting ADUs as a solution to housing shortages.

09-19-2024

Malia.Whitenack@ClaremontMcKenna.edu

Claremont McKenna was mentioned in reference to its position on the Top 20 “Best Student Experience” rankings. The survey evaluated aspects such as campus facilities, social life, and diversity, with Claremont McKenna contributing to the region’s strong showing in these categories.

09-11-2024

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Professor Minxin Pei argued that China’s outreach to developing nations, especially in the Global South, is shifting from a predatory narrative to a strategic effort to counter US-led trade and technology challenges.