During the past few years, a number of firms and national labs have taken steps to establish a somewhat deeper relationship—one that we call our President's Scholars Program—with Harvey Mudd College. This partnership helps the college facilitate efforts to recruit students from underrepresented groups and to give more attention to the interaction between companies and students early in their college career.

The President's Scholars Program evolved from discussions regarding the need for a continuous stream of scientific and technical workers and the importance of encouraging more young people to consider technical studies and careers in engineering and science. This includes women and other underrepresented groups, as well as the first in their families to attend college.  In 1999, HMC adopted a Blueprint for Diversity, and its strategic plan in 2007 -- HMC 2020:  Envisioning the Future, an ambitious outline of the college's aspirations for the next decade and beyond.  HMC is not alone in its commitment; leading companies in every industry have strong statements supporting their commitment to diversity in hiring, education and management. Sponsors, whose commitment to HMC’s President's Scholars Program is on an annual basis, also derive benefits from their involvement.

Contact the Office of Corporate Relations via email at corporate_relations@hmc.edu or phone at (909) 607-7015 for further information.