Town, gown and 100 years of CGU
(L-R) Harvey Mudd College president Harriet B. Nembhard and Claremont Graduate University interim president Michelle Bligh embrace October 29 after CGU was honored for its century of contributions to Claremont. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
The October 29 town and gown event brought the city’s movers and shakers to the home of Claremont Graduate University interim President Michelle Bligh to reaffirm the century-long relationship between the Claremont Colleges and the City of Claremont.

U.S. Representative Judy Chu (left) speaks at the October 29 town and gown event. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
“Events such as town and gown remind us that our success as an institution has always been deeply intertwined with the vitality and vision of this extraordinary city,” Bligh said.
This year marks CGU’s centennial. Scripps College will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.










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