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1. Harvey Mudd Professor George Montañez Wins Best Presentation Award for AI Research (hmc.edu) — A Harvey Mudd College computer science professor in Claremont has earned a Best Oral Presentation award at a major international AI conference in Japan. His work introduces a new way to measure how hard computational tasks are, with implications for everything from biology to large language models—showcasing cutting-edge research happening right here in Claremont's colleges.
2. CMC welcomes new faculty for 2026-27 (cmc.edu) — New professors and visiting instructors are joining Claremont McKenna College, bringing fresh expertise in fields from literature and economics to integrated sciences and public policy that Claremont students will see in classrooms this year and next. Several hires have deep ties to The Claremont Colleges and Southern California, strengthening local research, teaching, and entrepreneurship programs that many residents interact with through campus events and partnerships.
3. How do all-party primaries change politics? Just look to California (commonwealthbeacon.org) — A Claremont-based government professor from Claremont McKenna College explains how California's all-party, top-two primary system has affected turnout, competition, and party balance after more than a decade in use. The conversation, aimed at Massachusetts voters weighing a similar reform, offers Claremont readers insight into how their own state's election rules shape campaigns and representation.
4. The State of Competitive Golf in California, 2026 (amateurgolf.com) — California's packed 2026 amateur golf season features several local connections, including Stanford's Kelly Xu from Claremont on the Curtis Cup team and Claremont's Mitchell Fedorka defending his SCGA Public Links title this week. The article tracks state, SCGA, and NCGA championships, rising junior stars, and senior standouts, giving Claremont golf fans a detailed look at where hometown players fit into California's elite competitive scene.
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