Strength in the Sciences  

• 40% of CC students major in science or interdisciplinary science fields   
• CC is 1 of only 36 liberal arts schools with the Carnegie Research Colleges and Universities designation — a new designation that recognizes liberal arts institutions who are extraordinarily research active.    
• Nearly 50% of graduates pursue advanced degrees, with:   
  • 27% in the sciences   
  • 22% in medical/health professions  

The initiative explores both renovation and new construction to create a dynamic science neighborhood in the northeast part of campus, with state-of-the-art teaching labs designed for experiential, Block-Plan-style learning and collaborative research facilities for faculty and students. 

These new spaces will:  

• Expand capacity in high-demand courses  
• Support immersive, hands-on learning on the Block Plan  
• Advance faculty research   
• Hold sustainability at the core  
• Center on collaboration and interdisciplinary learning  
• Inspire the next generation of scientists, innovators, and problem solvers   

It’s a bold new era for science — one where curiosity thrives, collaboration sparks discovery, and the next generation of problem solvers are born.