The Claremont Colleges Centennial

CLAREMONT, Calif. - EntSun -- The Claremont Colleges (TCC) celebrate a century of collaborative excellence, with 2025 marking the 100th anniversary of the consortium's founding as envisioned by James A. Blaisdell through the Claremont Group Plan. Over the 2025–2026 academic year, the consortium will commemorate this historic milestone with a series of celebrations and commemorations that honor its shared legacy and vibrant future.

The signature centennial event, Town & Gown, will be hosted by The Claremont Colleges and the Claremont Graduate University (CGU) on Wed., Oct. 29. CGU is also celebrating its centennial this year. The Town & Gown is an annual event that brings together members of the colleges and the Claremont community to celebrate a longstanding partnership that has enriched the local community for generations. Congresswoman Judy Chu will attend the event and deliver remarks on the value of higher education.

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In recognition of the consortium's century of academic and civic contributions, several certificates of recognition have been issued by elected officials, including:

• City of Claremont
• Claremont Unified School District
• County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors
• Office of Assemblymember John Harabedian
• Office of State Senator Sasha Renee Perez
• Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
• Congressional Record from Congressmember Judy Chu

As part of the Town & Gown program, attendees will view the premiere of Celebrating 100 Years, a centennial video that includes archival and contemporary imagery to highlight the founding vision, ongoing collaboration, and future aspirations of The Claremont Colleges. The film serves as a visual narrative of the consortium's remarkable past and its continued commitment to academic innovation and shared purpose.

To learn more about The Claremont Colleges' centennial celebration, visit the TCC 100 Centennial Website at https://tcc100.claremont.edu/. The site features the Celebrating 100 Years video, along with curated exhibits, commemorative articles, and the latest centennial news.