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As a Jeff Ubben Posse Fellow, Stephanie Granobles โ€™27 spent the summer learning from Hispanic Federation CEO Frankie Mir...
10/10/2025

As a Jeff Ubben Posse Fellow, Stephanie Granobles โ€™27 spent the summer learning from Hispanic Federation CEO Frankie Miranda and seeing how nonprofits empower the communities they serve. The experience strengthened her commitment to public policy and her mission to create lasting change. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ“š

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4nGuVjH

10/10/2025

Nearly 300 posters lined Stover Walk at the recent Intensive Summer Experience poster conference on Stover Walk! Students who participated in SURP and PCIP shared highlights about their summer internship and research projects, engaging with the Pomona community about their discoveries. ๐ŸŒŸ

Check out this video where we talked to a few students about their experiences. You can also read more here: https://bit.ly/47hUUYL

Sagehens took the win in this year's rivalry game against CMS, 25โ€“17! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿงก A hard-fought game from start to finish, with t...
10/09/2025

Sagehens took the win in this year's rivalry game against CMS, 25โ€“17! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿงก A hard-fought game from start to finish, with the Hens holding strong when it mattered most. Pomona-Pitzer reclaims the Sixth Street trophy. Chirp!

(Photos by: Imogen Roy Jenkyn '28)

Pomona standout Joe Cookson โ€™25 is taking his talents overseas to play professional basketball in Finland! ๐ŸŒ A 6'6" guar...
10/08/2025

Pomona standout Joe Cookson โ€™25 is taking his talents overseas to play professional basketball in Finland! ๐ŸŒ

A 6'6" guard who earned his degree in mathematics, Cookson wrapped up his career at Pomona as a three-time first-team all-conference honoree and one of the most prolific scorers to don blue and orange. ๐Ÿ€

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/471Jffz

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿณ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒFrom Tsuru to Satellites: the Modern Science of OrigamiIn this talk, origami master ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด will revea...
10/08/2025

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿณ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ
From Tsuru to Satellites: the Modern Science of Origami

In this talk, origami master ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด will reveal how math-inspired folding techniques have led to stunning designs and even innovations like safer airbags and space telescopes.

๐Ÿ“… Thursday, Oct. 16 | 4:15 - 6 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Pomona College, Estella Laboratory
๐ŸŽ“ The lecture is free & open to the Claremont community!
More info: https://bit.ly/3KLXM7r

The Fall 2025 issue of Pomona College Magazine is now available. This edition explores The Next Generation โ€” how ideas, ...
10/03/2025

The Fall 2025 issue of Pomona College Magazine is now available. This edition explores The Next Generation โ€” how ideas, values and experiences are carried forward and redefined across generations.

Read the digital version: https://magazine.pomona.edu/ ๐Ÿ“–

We are deeply saddened to share that Karl G. Johnson, the Sara Rampel and Herbert S. Rampel Professor of Neuroscience, p...
10/01/2025

We are deeply saddened to share that Karl G. Johnson, the Sara Rampel and Herbert S. Rampel Professor of Neuroscience, passed away on July 19 in Claremont at the age of 52.

Professor Johnson joined Pomona in 2005 as the Collegeโ€™s first neuroscience faculty member, shaping the program and inspiring students for nearly 20 years. Colleagues remember him as โ€œthe heart and soul of neuroscience at Pomona.โ€

Alumna Meredith Course โ€™12 reflected: โ€œProfessor Johnson had the superpowers of both seeing generously who we could become, and knowing how to help us get there.โ€ His belief in his students, his care and his brilliance as a scientist left lasting marks on countless lives.

He even officiated Meredith's wedding to Nick Clute-Reinig โ€™13 โ€” just one example of the lasting bonds he built with his students.

He was a beloved teacher, mentor, advisor, and friend. His legacy will live on through the community he built. ๐Ÿ’™

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3WdkNme

Happy National Coffee Day, Sagehens! ๐ŸŽ‰โ˜•๏ธ We know everyone has their go-to spot for a caffeine fix when they were at Pomo...
09/29/2025

Happy National Coffee Day, Sagehens! ๐ŸŽ‰โ˜•๏ธ

We know everyone has their go-to spot for a caffeine fix when they were at Pomona. Letโ€™s settle it once and for all โ€” whereโ€™s the best coffee in Claremont (or in the LA area)?

Drop your favorite local coffee shop in the comments๐Ÿ‘‡ (bonus chirps if you share your usual order!)

Sixth Street Rivalry is back! Pomona-Pitzer takes on CMS this weekend, and weโ€™re bringing alumni together to celebrate o...
09/26/2025

Sixth Street Rivalry is back! Pomona-Pitzer takes on CMS this weekend, and weโ€™re bringing alumni together to celebrate one of our most beloved traditions. Stomp the Stags! ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿฅ

Register here for Saturday's Rivalry Rally before the football game: https://bit.ly/4pGlCkX

๐ŸŽ“ Before crossing Marston Quad in their caps and gowns, 27% of the Class of 2025 came together to give back to Pomona โ€” ...
09/25/2025

๐ŸŽ“ Before crossing Marston Quad in their caps and gowns, 27% of the Class of 2025 came together to give back to Pomona โ€” tripling last yearโ€™s senior class giving rate and surpassing the overall alumni participation rate. By directing their support to scholarships, internships, the Draper Center, and Sagehen Athletics, they showed how even small gifts can open doors, create opportunities and strengthen the Pomona community for those who follow. ๐Ÿ’™

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3IyCOs2 ๐Ÿ’™

Weโ€™re excited to kick off the semester with the first Faculty Chirps & Chats on Thursday, September 25 at 12 p.m. PT!"Co...
09/25/2025

Weโ€™re excited to kick off the semester with the first Faculty Chirps & Chats on Thursday, September 25 at 12 p.m. PT!

"Conservation of Biodiversity in a Changing World" will feature Professors Nina Karnovsky and Wallace โ€œMartyโ€ Meyer as they share their research on endangered Hawaiian land snails and seabirds, highlighting the challenges of invasive species, sea level rise, and climate change. Youโ€™ll also hear reflections from Pomona students who joined last springโ€™s Global Gateways course in Hawaii and learn how the program is creating new opportunities for faculty-student research collaborations.

This event will be livestream only -- register now! https://bit.ly/4pKvMkS ๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŒ

โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒ Sagehens Go Global! ๐ŸŒโœˆ๏ธThis summer, three Pomona students brought their language skills to the world through the pre...
09/23/2025

โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒ Sagehens Go Global! ๐ŸŒโœˆ๏ธ
This summer, three Pomona students brought their language skills to the world through the prestigious U.S. State Departmentโ€™s Critical Language Scholarship Program.

Zena Almeida-Warwin โ€™28 returned to Brazil to deepen her Portuguese โ€” soaking up Rioโ€™s culture, history and energy while reconnecting with her roots.

Dannhi Nguyen โ€™27 immersed herself in Korean at Chonnam National University, speaking the language 24/7 in Gwangju and building confidence through everyday conversations.

Jonna Sobeloff-Gittes โ€™25 studied Russian in Latvia, where ordering food and chatting with locals transformed classroom lessons into real-world fluency.

Together, they discovered how language + culture = true global citizenship. ๐ŸŒŸ

Learn more about their experience: https://bit.ly/4gDnDu0

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