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Harvey Mudd College seeks to educate engineers, scientists, and mathematicians well versed in all of these areas and in the humanities, social sciences and the arts so that they may assume leadership in their fields with a clear understanding of the impact of their work on society.

HMC Building Attendant Gracie Alvarez, who has 33 years of service at the College, was given the 2026 Mary G. Binder Pri...
06/03/2026

HMC Building Attendant Gracie Alvarez, who has 33 years of service at the College, was given the 2026 Mary G. Binder Prize, which recognizes outstanding support staff. Nominators praised Alvarez for her care and dedication. One nominator noted, “Gracie has a very kind soul. She always smiles when she sees me, asks me about my day and is really interested in how I am doing.” The Binder Prize was presented to Alvarez at the College's annual Service Recognition Awards and Luncheon which honors the dedication and commitment of our faculty and staff. Enjoy some of our favorite pics from the luncheon and ceremony.

Read more about Alvarez's prize on our news page https://uqr.to/alvarez-binder.

Karen Angemi, chief of staff and secretary to the board of trustees, and Bill Alves, Louisa and Robert Miller Professor ...
05/29/2026

Karen Angemi, chief of staff and secretary to the board of trustees, and Bill Alves, Louisa and Robert Miller Professor of the Humanities, were presented with the 2026 Henry T. Mudd Prize during the College's Commencement ceremony last week by HMC President Harriet Nembhard. The prize recognizes faculty and staff members whose extraordinary service has significantly benefited the College.

Angemi was recognized for her extraordinary and sustained service to Harvey Mudd. Her accomplishments include supporting the College through periods of growth, change and transition; helping ensure continuity, clarity and excellence at the highest levels of administration; and advancing major institutional priorities with precision, discretion and care.

Alves was recognized for a lifetime of devoted service to Harvey Mudd and for his role in expanding the place of the arts within the College’s academic and cultural life. He has shaped programs, curriculum and artistic opportunities that connect intellectual rigor with creative expression, helping students see the arts as an essential part of a Harvey Mudd education.

Read more about the receipiencts’ extraordinary commitment to HMC on our news page. https://uqr.to/kaba-mudd.

Every year, HMC's offices of Career Services, Institutional Diversity and Wellbeing collaborate to release the Dress to ...
05/27/2026

Every year, HMC's offices of Career Services, Institutional Diversity and Wellbeing collaborate to release the Dress to Express Mudd Lookbook. This year's edition highlights students, staff and faculty who celebrate identity, confidence, authenticity and self-expression through personal style and meaningful accessories. Check out some of our faves.

Harvey Mudd College has received the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge's Highly Established Action Plan Seal for 2026, r...
05/25/2026

Harvey Mudd College has received the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge's Highly Established Action Plan Seal for 2026, recognizing institutions with strong, nonpartisan strategies to support civic learning, political engagement and student voter participation.

“The Highly Established Action Plan Seal represents a strong institutional commitment to civic and democratic engagement,” said Ayah Hamdallah, assistant director of civic and community engagement. “For the Mudd community, it signals that civic engagement is not just an add-on but an integrated part of the student experience.”

Led by HMC's Office of Civic and Community Engagement, the College has participated in the challenge since fall 2020, expanding programming and voter registration efforts across campus. Read more on our news page at https://uqr.to/hmc-allin.

05/22/2026

Congratulations to all! Our spring celebrations embodied the creativity, collaboration and purpose that define the Mudd community. As we wrap up the year, we’ll be wrapping up the Mudd Minute video series and starting a new series that highlights the Campaign for Harvey Mudd College and the work being done to further our vision for the future, STEM for a Better World. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel at https://uqr.to/MMS03E11.

HMC engineering student Soon Young Kwon ’29 earned two prestigious international recognitions from the ASME (American So...
05/21/2026

HMC engineering student Soon Young Kwon ’29 earned two prestigious international recognitions from the ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) this spring. In March, Kwon secured the first-place award in the Technical Poster category at the ASME 2026 E-Fest. Just one month later, Kwon was named the winner of the Best Technical Execution/Innovation award at the ASME E4C AI Pilot Hackathon. Kwon's prize winnings total $2,800, which he plans to use toward independent research in piezoelectric actuators. Read more on our news page at https://uqr.to/syk-asme.

Congratulations to HMC's Class of 2026! We are inspired by your dedication, accomplishments and kindness here at Harvey ...
05/18/2026

Congratulations to HMC's Class of 2026! We are inspired by your dedication, accomplishments and kindness here at Harvey Mudd and look forward to the impact you'll make in the future. We also wanted to uplift HMC graduates Andrew Blackett, Bryce Didrickson and Slader Spoor who could not attend Commencement because they were busy winning the NCAA Regional Title for the CMS men's baseball team. Best of luck in the Super Regionals!

Mithra Karamchedu ’26, Marika Ragnartz ’26, Madeline Reeve ’26, Lilian Zhu ’26 and five recent HMC graduates have been a...
05/15/2026

Mithra Karamchedu ’26, Marika Ragnartz ’26, Madeline Reeve ’26, Lilian Zhu ’26 and five recent HMC graduates have been awarded National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships. Lev Gruber ’26 and Ananya Venkatachalam ’26 received honorable mentions.

From phase transitions to climate modeling, read how these four seniors spent their time at Mudd and where they plan to pursue their doctoral degrees: https://uqr.to/nsfgrf26.

We are just days away from celebrating the Class of 2026. Visit HMC's Commencement web page for helpful information, inc...
05/14/2026

We are just days away from celebrating the Class of 2026. Visit HMC's Commencement web page for helpful information, including the schedule of events, graduate checklist, livestream information and map: https://uqr.to/hmcgrad. Photo by Lindsey Sands ’27.

HMC senior Ananya Venkatachalam was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant to conduct research on liquid-liquid ...
05/13/2026

HMC senior Ananya Venkatachalam was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant to conduct research on liquid-liquid phase separation using physics-informed machine learning at Universität Heidelberg in Germany.

“I’m really looking forward to making connections in Germany, both through my research and through campus and community outreach,” says Venkatachalam. “One of the things that drew me to The Fulbright Program is the chance to engage in meaningful conversations across diverse backgrounds and experiences to share my perspective while learning about others.” Visit our news page to read more about Venkatachalam's research and how her time at HMC helped her imagine a future in science: https://uqr.to/av-fg.

Last March, students from across The Claremont Colleges gathered at the Pitzer College basketball courts to watch the th...
05/12/2026

Last March, students from across The Claremont Colleges gathered at the Pitzer College basketball courts to watch the third annual Dean Chris Classic (DCC). The DCC featured a 16-team, single-elimination basketball tournament alongside fan events like a dunk contest and a beach volleyball tournament.

The DCC drew inspiration from the physical education course “Dean Chris’s Thursday Night Basketball,” which was started nearly 25 years ago at Harvey Mudd by Chris Sundberg, HMC associate dean of students and campus life director. Photos by Daniel Liu ’29.

Max Schernikau ’27 earned an Outstanding Student Poster Award this spring from the American Chemical Society (ACS) Divis...
05/11/2026

Max Schernikau ’27 earned an Outstanding Student Poster Award this spring from the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Physical Chemistry for his research on carbon dioxide reduction.

“For Max to be recognized for his exemplary research ... at the ACS Meeting is a testament to his hard work and wonderfully highlights the high caliber of undergraduate research we do here at Harvey Mudd,” says HMC chemistry professor Maduka Ogba. Read more on Schernikau's award and research on our news page: https://uqr.to/ms-acs.

Johnson Ho ’27, Cole Plepel ’27 and Elio Thadhani ’27 have received the 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the most prest...
05/07/2026

Johnson Ho ’27, Cole Plepel ’27 and Elio Thadhani ’27 have received the 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the most prestigious national award for undergraduate researchers in science, technology, mathematics and engineering. Read more about their accomplishments and post-graduation plans on the HMC news page https://uqr.to/hpt-gw.

Early last month, Engineering Clinic teams gathered in the basement of Parsons Engineering Building to exhibit the proto...
05/06/2026

Early last month, Engineering Clinic teams gathered in the basement of Parsons Engineering Building to exhibit the prototypes for their Clinic projects. HMC's Clinic Program engages juniors and seniors in solving real-world, technical problems for companies and organizations. This year's Clinic sponsors included companies and organizations like AirMyne, Exolambda, Indomo, Ohmium and Sandia National Laboratories. To learn about the College's Clinic Program, visit hmc.edu/clinic. Photos by Lindsey Sands ’27.

HMC computer science and physics major Chengyi Tang ’27 is the winner of the prestigious 2026 Rudolph Polk Memorial Awar...
05/05/2026

HMC computer science and physics major Chengyi Tang ’27 is the winner of the prestigious 2026 Rudolph Polk Memorial Award in Music. Tang received a $1,200 prize intended to further musical study. The Polk award follows another significant achievement for Tang, who also won this year’s Claremont Concert Orchestra Concerto Competition. Read more about Tang's accomplishments and about Lucy Wen-Xin Will ’28, who received an honorable mention for the Polk Award. https://uqr.to/tang-rpma.

That's another alumni weekend in the books! Every year we welcome alumni back to campus for academic receptions, campus ...
05/04/2026

That's another alumni weekend in the books! Every year we welcome alumni back to campus for academic receptions, campus tours, networking events, dessert socials, luncheons, class reunions and more. We hope you enjoyed reminiscing on the time spent and relationships forged at Harvey Mudd College.

HMC humanities professor David Wilson has been awarded a prestigious research grant from the Center for Chinese Studies ...
05/01/2026

HMC humanities professor David Wilson has been awarded a prestigious research grant from the Center for Chinese Studies at the National Central Library of Taiwan. This research will allow Wilson to examine the National Day Projection Mapping Show, which uses cutting-edge projection technology, original soundtracks and narration to transform the Presidential Office Building in Taipei into a canvas for contemporary Taiwanese identity. Read more on our news page at https://uqr.to/wilson-ncl.

The countdown to HMC's 68th Annual Commencement is underway! This week, DSA staff decorated the Platt Campus Center Cour...
04/30/2026

The countdown to HMC's 68th Annual Commencement is underway! This week, DSA staff decorated the Platt Campus Center Courtyard to celebrate HMC seniors and pass out caps and gowns. Check out these beaming smiles from our soon-to-be grads! For all things commencement, visit https://uqr.to/hmcgrad.

The College's annual Leadership Awards event was held last week to recognize students, faculty and staff for their outst...
04/28/2026

The College's annual Leadership Awards event was held last week to recognize students, faculty and staff for their outstanding contributions to the HMC community. Awards included Dorman Student Altruism Prize, Outstanding Mudder, Distinguished Emerging Leader, Outstanding Student Organization, Program of the Year, Student Award for Community Impact and Leadership, Dean Sundberg Prize, Res Life Community Builders of the Year and Faculty and Staff Impact. Read about the contributions these leaders have had on campus and beyond by visiting our news page at https://uqr.to/hmc-la26.

Leilani Elkaslasy ’26 and Miski Nopo ’26 have been selected for the prestigious Thomas J. Watson Foundation Fellowship, ...
04/27/2026

Leilani Elkaslasy ’26 and Miski Nopo ’26 have been selected for the prestigious Thomas J. Watson Foundation Fellowship, which provides a year of unparalleled international discovery for college seniors after graduation.

Elkaslasy, an engineering major with an emphasis in environmental analysis, will travel to Argentina, Brazil, Kenya, Egypt and Thailand to explore how adaptive design can foster inclusion and improve quality of life. Nopo, a mathematics and physics major, will travel to China, Bhutan, Japan, Morocco and New Zealand to examine how cultural, spiritual and environmental perspectives shape human connections to mountainous landscapes.

Visit our news page to read more about how Nopo and Elkaslasy exemplify the curiosity, initiative and global perspective that define Watson Fellows.

https://uqr.to/watson26.

04/25/2026

Save the date for the Spring Choral Concert on Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 p.m. in Garrison Theater. Performances by the Claremont Chamber Choir and the Claremont Treble Singers. Music by Ivo Antognini, Leonard Bernstein, Maddalena Casulana, Joseph Gregorio, Carlos Guastavino, Elaine Hagenberg, Darius Lim, Marie-Claire Saindon, Tracy Wong, and others. Concert is FREE!

Earlier this month, the Office of Wellbeing hosted its annual Fresh Check Day. Mudders enjoyed açaí bowls crafts, games,...
04/25/2026

Earlier this month, the Office of Wellbeing hosted its annual Fresh Check Day. Mudders enjoyed açaí bowls crafts, games, music from the HMC band SB33, de-stressed with dogs and connected with mental health and wellbeing resources. With finals, Projects Day and Presentation Days on the horizon, the event is a chance to have some fun and check in with one another. Photos by Kaitlyn Chen ’26.

Yuan Garcia ’27 won second place for his project, “Adaptable Metrics to Assess and Improve Introductory CS,” at the 57th...
04/23/2026

Yuan Garcia ’27 won second place for his project, “Adaptable Metrics to Assess and Improve Introductory CS,” at the 57th Association for Computing Machinery Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education. The recognition highlights student-led research on how AI is shaping student learning in introductory computer science courses. Read more about this achievement and Garcia's project, which examined how student work changes when large language models are introduced, on our news page. https://uqr.to/ygarcia.

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