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InsideSCV Field Trip of the Month: California Botanic Garden
Yes, we're recommending a visit to a garden in winter - because so many native California plants show up and out this time of year! The California Botanic Garden in Claremont is the largest botanic garden dedicated to our state's native plants. This living museum has curated collections of over 22,000 California native plants, some of which are endangered.
Extra cool: Your family can explore the 86 acres even before you visit in person, via the nonprofit org's free online coloring sheets, worksheets and kid-friendly info.
calbg.org/events-programs/learn-at-home

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Niche Again Ranks The Master's University among Best College Campuses in Nation
by TMU Staff
In the college rankings released for 2026 by Niche, a leading school review and ranking site, The Master's University was once again given high marks. In Niche's search rankings, TMU came in at Number 15 in Best College Campuses in America and as Number 3 for Best Student Life among Christian colleges nationwide.
Here are some other highlights from the Niche 2026 search rankings for TMU:
Top 2 percent Best Student Life in America
Top 3 percent Best Student Life in California
Top 3 percent Best Student Life among Christian Colleges in America
Top 1 percent Safest College Campuses in America
Top 5 percent Best College Dorms in America
Top 5 percent Best Christian Colleges for Business in America
Top 10 percent Best College Food in America
Top 10 percent Best Colleges for Religious Studies in America
TMU has also received high marks from Niche in past years. In the 2025 search rankings for Niche, the University came in at Number 5 for Best College Campuses in California. TMU also received high marks for its student life across the board in 2025, being ranked in the top 3 percent among colleges in California, as well as in the top 5 among Christian colleges nationwide.
Interested in attending TMU? Schedule a personalized campus visit. masters.edu/visit