Alumni Chirps - News & Info for Pomona College Alumni

11/29/2025

Congrats to Chloe Marple ’26! 🎉 She's been named one of just 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦 national recipients of the prestigious Alice T. Schafer Prize, which recognizes outstanding achievement by an undergraduate woman in mathematics.

Chloe’s work reflects the precision, creativity and mentorship that make Pomona’s math community exceptional. 🌟

Read more about her journey: https://bit.ly/4rjQk47

11/27/2025

🦃🍂 Happy Thanksgiving!

Today, we’re grateful for our global Sagehen community!!! Thank you for all the ways you show up, give back and stay connected.

Wishing you a warm and restful holiday filled with gratitude, good food and great company. 💙

11/26/2025

Pomona alum Kristine Cho ’21 returned to campus to share her research on judgment, bias, and why even one small change in language can shift the decisions we make every day. From her psychology days at Pomona to behavioral marketing graduate research at Berkeley, she’s shaping the science behind human choice and how we interpret the world around us. 🧠✨

Read more about her journey and research here: https://bit.ly/3Mnb8rr

11/26/2025

A Pomona tradition made a one-night comeback. 🍽️✨

Frary Snack, once a beloved Sunday–Wednesday nightly ritual before ending in 2020, returned for another special one-night revival — and more than 1,000 students packed the dining hall for late-night breakfast, PJs and music.

11/25/2025

Just about 5 months until Sagehens flock back home for Alumni Weekend, April 30-May 3! Counting down to memories, reunions and that Pomona magic. 💙✨

Who's joining us??

11/22/2025

From the classroom to the quad, our professors show up with passion and heart. We asked some of our newest faculty members what excites them most about teaching at Pomona.💙🐤

Watch the video: https://bit.ly/3Mhz4wn

Some of this year's new faculty members answer, "What excites you the most about teaching at Pomona College?"

11/21/2025

A historic moment for mathematics 📐✨

Prof. Edray Goins has been elected president of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), becoming both Pomona’s first-ever mathematician to hold the role 𝘢𝘯𝘥 the first African American president in the organization’s 110-year history.

He hopes to bridge the gap between those who do math research and those who do math education, proving that every part of the equation matters.

Explore his journey and vision: https://bit.ly/4r7T5pa

11/20/2025

✨ Know an alum doing incredible things?

Nominations are open for the 2026 Alumni Awards. Help us celebrate Sagehens who inspire, lead and make a difference! Submit your nomination by December 5: https://bit.ly/3X0qAff

11/19/2025

From Sagehen blue to Aussie gold 💛💙

Pomona All-American Hannah Gough ’25 is chasing her biggest dream yet: a spot on the Australian national lacrosse team for the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 LA Olympics.

“It’s scary… but you don’t know unless you try,” said Hannah.

👉 Read more about her journey: https://bit.ly/4r7RgbO

11/18/2025

We join the Pomona College community in remembering Sharon Camp ’65, who died on October 25. Read more in the College’s post below.

Alumna Sharon Camp ’65 founded the start-up behind the development and commercialization of the Plan B emergency contraceptive pill. She received an honorary Ph.D. from Pomona in 2013 and wrote a Commencement speech for that year’s senior class.

11/14/2025

We're so grateful to all the families who came out to visit for Family Weekend! 💙

From sharing meals together, hearing about campus updates and student life, to cheering at athletic events, it was a joy to celebrate our Sagehen community and connect with loved ones. Thank you for making it such a special weekend! 🏫✨

11/12/2025

This Veterans Day, Pomona College honors the journeys of new veteran students like Trevor Bwanika ’28 and Andres Jacobo ’28 — who’ve transitioned from serving their country to serving their communities through learning. Their resilience, curiosity and lived experiences enrich classroom and conversation on campus.

Read their stories and see how veterans are finding their place at Pomona: https://bit.ly/4paxNpj