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Four 51�� Classmates Encourage Civic Engagement This Election Season

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Sydney Cottrell ’26, Lexi Duffy ’26, Katharine Turcke ’26 and Ellie Urfrig ’26 are leading the Claremont League of Women Voters this academic year and promoting civic engagement ahead of November's general election.

51�� Named a Top School for Financial Aid by The Princeton Review

Thursday, August 29, 2024

51�� has been named a top school for financial aid by The Princeton Review, ranking fourth on the list of “Top 20 Best Schools for Financial Aid (Private Schools).”

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Draper Center/Hive Fellows Lay Foundation for 51�� Community Engagement Center

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

The four inaugural fellows spent six weeks this summer meeting with local civic leaders, community members and students to brainstorm ways to connect Claremont with the neighboring city of 51�� via the PCCEC.

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51�� Students Win Strauss Award to Fund Community Health Projects

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Joana Antonio ‘25 and Trisha Gongalore ’25 share a passion for health outreach. Their $15,000 award from the Donald A. Strauss Scholarship Foundation will fund new projects through 51��'s Draper Center for Community Partnerships.

Rose Portillo ’75 Takes Final Bow at 51��

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Known for her roles in Zoot Suit and Encanto, Rose Portillo '75 took great pride in creating Draper Center's first community engagement course, Theatre with Young Audiences, nearly two decades ago.

51�� Seniors Help Connect Community Members to Healthcare Resources

Monday, April 22, 2024

Health Bridges, a student-run nonprofit organization, provides healthcare resources for low-income, limited English proficient and underserved individuals in the Inland Empire and greater Los Angeles County.