Time to Crack Some Stacks—It’s Ditch Day!

Time to Crack Some Stacks—It’s Ditch Day! Ditch Day, one of Caltech’s oldest traditions, took place on May 26. During this annual spring rite—the timing of which is kept secret until the last minute—seniors ditch their classes and vanish from campus....

A Community that Cares

A Community that Cares Mojolaoluwa “Josh” Sonola had a choice to make: Georgia Tech or Caltech? As the curtains were closing on his high school days, Mojolaoluwa “Josh” Sonola had a choice to make. Stay near home and go to Georgia Tech, or strike out for...

The Caltech Effect: First in Her Family

The Caltech Effect: First in Her Family A fascination with science led Bianca Lepe (BS ’16) to Caltech. When she found out she got into Caltech and received a full scholarship, Bianca Lepe (BS ’16) screamed—and her mom cried. Watch this video from  The Caltech...