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Ray Jayawardhana Appointed Caltech's Tenth President
01/06/2026

Ray Jayawardhana Appointed Caltech's Tenth President

The Johns Hopkins University provost, renowned astrophysicist, and award-winning author will begin as the Institute's leader on July 1, 2026.

Dr. Ray Jayawardhana
New Directors Appointed to Burke Institute and Leinweber Forum
10/09/2025

New Directors Appointed to Burke Institute and Leinweber Forum

Cynthia Eller

Xie Chen, the Eddleman Professor of Theoretical Physics, is the new director of the Burke Institute, while Professor of Theoretical Physics Clifford Cheung is the founding director of the new Leinweber Forum.

Clifford Cheung's portrait next to that of Xie Chen
Caltech Welcomes New Students and Scholars for the 2025–26 Academic Year
09/29/2025

Caltech Welcomes New Students and Scholars for the 2025–26 Academic Year

Sharon W. Tran

The Institute kicked off the academic year with Convocation 2025, which focused on the topic of advancing intelligence in the age of AI.

A group of new students exit Beckman Auditorium after Convocation 2025.
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
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