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Remembering Tom Tombrello
1936–2014News Writer: Douglas SmithThomas A. Tombrello, Caltech's Robert H. Goddard Professor of PhysicsCredit: Bob Paz/CaltechThomas Anthony Tombrello, Caltech's Robert H. Goddard Professor of...
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What to Expect at the Inauguration of President Rosenbaum
News Writer: Jessica Stoller-ConradCredit: Lance Hayashida/Caltech Marketing and CommunicationsHere is a summary of the events that will take place on October 23 and 24, 2014, in honor of President...
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The Inauguration: New Leadership and Old Traditions
News Writer: Jessica Stoller-ConradThe inauguration of President Thomas F. Rosenbaum marks the beginning of a new era of leadership at Caltech. And yet, many of the traditional events associated with...
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Future of Science and Innovation
A Panel Discussion about the Direction of Academic Science and Its Evolving PartnershipsNews Writer: Kathy SvitilOn the evening of Thursday, October 23, Beckman Auditorium was host to a lively...
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The Inauguration of President Rosenbaum: A Recap
News Writer: Jessica Stoller-ConradCaltech President Thomas Rosenbaum receives Robert A. Millikan's hood at the presidential inauguration ceremony on October 24, 2014.Credit: Lance Hayashida/Caltech...
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Richard H. Scheller Elected as Caltech Trustee
News Writer: Kathy SvitilRichard H. Scheller (PhD '80) has been named a trustee of Caltech. He is executive vice president and head of research and early development at Genentech, a member of the Roche...
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Marvin L. "Murph" Goldberger
1922–2014News Writer: Kathy SvitilMarvin L. GoldbergerMarvin L. "Murph" Goldberger, Caltech president and professor of theoretical physics, emeritus, passed away on November 26, 2014. He was 92.
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Don L. Anderson
1933–2014News Writer: Kathy SvitilDon L. Anderson, the Eleanor and John R. McMillan Professor of Geophysics, Emeritus, passed away on December 2, 2014. He was 81 years old.
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Fred Raichlen (1932–2014)
News Writer: Douglas SmithFred Raichlen, professor of civil and mechanical engineering at Caltech, in an undated photo.Credit: Caltech ArchivesFredric ("Fred") Raichlen, professor emeritus of civil and...
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Remembering Don L. Anderson
1933–2014News Writer: Katie NeithProfessor of Geophysics and Director of the Caltech Seismological Laboratory Don Anderson studies Earth's deep interior (1988 photo).Credit: Caltech ArchivesDon L....
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Remembering Fredric Raichlen
1932 – 2014News Writer: Douglas SmithFred Raichlen, professor of civil and mechanical engineering at Caltech, in an undated photo.Credit: Caltech ArchivesFredric ("Fred") Raichlen, professor emeritus...
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On the Leading Edge of Higher Education
News Writer: Jessica Stoller-ConradLaurie Leshin (MS '89, PhD '95), president of Worcester Polytechnic InstituteCredit: Courtesy of Worcester Polytechnic InstituteCaltech's new president, Thomas F....
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Charles H. Townes
1915–2015News Writer: Kathy SvitilCharles H. TownesCredit: From the Caltech Archives image collection.Laser pioneer Charles H. "Charlie" Townes (PhD '39), a life member of the Caltech Board of Trustees...
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Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair Provides Vital Unrestricted...
$15 million endowment ensures “a no-red-tape process … for getting inspirational ideas off the ground”News Writer: Stacey HongWilliam Davidow (MS '59)Credit: Courtesy Mohr Davidow VenturesThanks to the...
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Caltech Alumnus and Trustee Stephen Ross Wins Deutsche Bank Prize
News Writer: Kimm FesenmaierCaltech trustee Stephen RossThe Center for Financial Studies has awarded its Deutsche Bank Prize in Financial Economics to Stephen A. Ross (BS '65), a professor of finance...
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The Sky Is the Limit: $7.8 Million Gift to Caltech Will Support Aerospace...
News Writer: Stacey Hong and Ann Motrunich(l-r) Ravi Ravichandran, Foster Stanback, Coco Stanback, and Ares RosakisCredit: EAS Communications OfficeThrough three gifts to Caltech's Division of...
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Historic Investment by Ronald and Maxine Linde Fuels Current and Future...
News Writer: Wayne LewisRon (MS ’62, PhD ’64) and Maxine LindeCredit: Bob PazIn one of the largest acts of philanthropy in Caltech's history, Ron (MS '62, PhD '64) and Maxine Linde have pledged at...
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Kent and Joyce Kresa Endow Leadership Chair for Caltech’s Division of...
Gift will transform back-of-the-napkin ideas into groundbreaking scienceNews Writer: Ann MotrunichKent and Joyce KresaCredit: Bob PazThe Kent and Joyce Kresa Leadership Chair for Caltech's Division of...
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Sean Bailey Elected as Caltech Trustee
News Writer: Jessica Stoller-ConradSean Bailey, president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production, has been elected to the Caltech Board of Trustees.Bailey has served as president of Walt...
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Rothenbergs Give Generously for Graduate Education, Research Innovation
News Writer: Wayne LewisCredit: Courtesy of James F. RothenbergA $15 million pledge to Caltech from trustee James F. Rothenberg and his wife, Anne, will fuel two areas of intrinsic importance to the...
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