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New PMA Chair Announced
07/21/2025

New PMA Chair Announced

Whitney Clavin

Physicist Hirosi Ooguri will become the next chair of the Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy.

Hirosi Ooguri wearing a suit and tie.
Girl Scouts Donate to Caltech for Fire Recovery
06/20/2025

Girl Scouts Donate to Caltech for Fire Recovery

Ann Motrunich

A Brownie troop's generous effort will help members of the Caltech community.

Six Girl Scout Brownies stand with Caltech President Thomas Rosenbaum holding a giant representation of the check they donated
Caltech Comes Together to Celebrate 131st Commencement
06/13/2025

Caltech Comes Together to Celebrate 131st Commencement

Cynthia Eller

Caltech sends its graduates off with a stirring celebration.

Orange, black, and white confetti falls on Caltech's newest graduates who are wearing their caps and gowns
Dave Gallagher Named 11th JPL Director, Laurie Leshin Stepping Down
05/07/2025

Dave Gallagher Named 11th JPL Director, Laurie Leshin Stepping Down

The change in leadership will take place at the start of June.

David Gallagher
Thomas F. Rosenbaum, the ninth president of Caltech, will retire on June 30, 2026.
04/07/2025

Thomas F. Rosenbaum, the ninth president of Caltech, will retire on June 30, 2026.

Kathy Svitil

Thomas F. Rosenbaum, the ninth president of Caltech, will retire on June 30, 2026, after 12 years in the position. He will remain at the Institute as a member of the faculty.

Thomas F. Rosenbaum
Caltech Offers Admission to Incoming Undergraduate Class
03/25/2025

Caltech Offers Admission to Incoming Undergraduate Class

Julia Ehlert Nair

The Institute released its final round of undergraduate admissions decisions, offering admission to 427 exceptional students.

A teal and orange balloon archway with Welcome to Caltech spelled out in balloons
Southern California Wildfires Impact Caltech Community
01/15/2025

Southern California Wildfires Impact Caltech Community

Julia Ehlert Nair
Amid devastating loss and widespread displacement, the Caltech community comes together in support
A composite satellite image of the Eaton fire burning in Altadena, California
A Year of Sharing
12/20/2024

A Year of Sharing

Ann Motrunich
In 2024, campus outreach inspired discovery and exploration
A densely gathered crowd wearing eclipse glasses and looking upward
Caltech Welcomes Incoming Students and Scholars
09/23/2024

Caltech Welcomes Incoming Students and Scholars

Julia Ehlert
The Institute kicked off the academic year with Convocation 2024, which focused on sustainability
Students walk into the Beckman Auditorium. In the foreground are large orange letters spelling out
For the First Time, Women Make Up 50% of Caltech's Incoming Undergraduate Class
08/01/2024

For the First Time, Women Make Up 50% of Caltech's Incoming Undergraduate Class

Julia Ehlert
The historic milestone is the result of strategic initiatives to improve gender equity on campus and in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics broadly.
students on Caltech campus