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1. FIRE's 2027 Free Speech Rankings: Claremont McKenna Takes Second, Pomona Scrapes in at 226th (claremontindependent.com) — Claremont residents can see how their local colleges stack up nationally, with Claremont McKenna College ranked second in FIRE's 2027 free speech list and all five Claremont Colleges improving. The report details survey methods, speech-code ratings, and a recent Pomona controversy, offering insight into how campus culture and administrative decisions are shaping free expression right in town.
2. 3 California schools crack Forbes' top 10 colleges list. What to know (visaliatimesdelta.com) — Claremont residents can take pride that Claremont McKenna College appears in Forbes' 2027 America's Top Colleges rankings, alongside fellow Claremont Colleges like Pomona, Pitzer, Harvey Mudd, and Scripps. The piece explains Forbes' focus on student outcomes, debt, and long-term earnings, and shows how a wide range of California campuses, including local ones, performed overall.
3. Newberg Sports Roundup: Sept. 8-14 (newsberg.org) — George Fox University's football team is heading to Claremont this weekend to face Claremont-Mudd-Scripps after clinching the Oregon Cup with a late touchdown. The roundup also highlights Newberg High School teams' mixed results and several upcoming games, plus George Fox soccer and golf schedules, giving Claremont fans a heads-up on when the Bruins will be in town.
4. Georgia Tech Places 3rd in Free Speech, Says New Report (offthepress.com) — Claremont readers may notice their own Claremont McKenna College cited as the second-ranked school for campus free speech, just ahead of Georgia Tech in a new FIRE report. The article mainly explores why Georgia Tech scored so highly, highlighting its policies, invited speakers, and broader debates over DEI, tolerance, and how universities handle controversial speech.
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