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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · 5d

Edray Goins, professor of mathematics and statistics, is the first mathematician from Pomona College to be elected president of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA).
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Prof. Edray Goins is Pomona’s First to be Elected President of Mathematical Association of America | Pomona College in Claremont, California - Pomona College

Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Edray Goins will serve one year as president-elect of the MAA starting July 1, then two years as president beginning July 1, 2027. He’ll subsequently serve a ye...

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · 13d

Wonderful first day of residency with the music students at @pomonacollege.bsky.social

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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · 20d

Happy Founders Day, Sagehens! Honoring the past, celebrating the present, and looking ahead to the future of Pomona College.

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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Oct 3

Students recently showcased their summer discoveries at the Intensive Summer Experience Symposium — from quantum speed limits to public health in the Inland Empire. With 290 posters, they brought passion, curiosity, and real-world impact to Stover Walk.
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Summer Research, Internships on Full Display at Pomona College Poster Symposium | Pomona College in Claremont, California - Pomona College

Nearly 300 posters lined Stover Walk at last month's Intensive Summer Experience (ISE) Symposium as the students who created them stood nearby, eager to explain their work to passersby.

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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Oct 1

Jenna McMurtry '25 unpacks a powerful story for NPR about Rock Springs, Wyoming’s new monument honoring 28 Chinese miners killed in an 1885 anti-immigrant massacre.
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New monument commemorates tragic anti-immigrant chapter in Wyoming history

At a time when President Trump is going after foreign laborers in the U.S, and saying unflattering accounts of U.S. history should be removed, Rock Springs, Wyoming has put up a new monument to ethnic...

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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Oct 1

Sagehen spirit lit up campus, loud and proud, as fans rallied behind our team in the rivalry game against CMS. The Pomona-Pitzer football team secured a 25-17 victory over CMS Saturday night.

Photos by: Teresa Chang '29

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American Society of Hispanic Economists @asheassa.bsky.social · Sep 29

This week ASHE features Fernando Lozano, Profesor of Economics @pomonacollege.bsky.social and Co-Director of the AE Mentoring Program (AEAMP) in recognition of his leadership, scholarship, and contributions to the profession. His work inspires and empowers future generations of economists.
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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Sep 26

Class of 2025 came together to give back to Pomona College. Nearly 27% of our newest alumni made a gift to the College. These gifts went to scholarships, community partnerships, athletics, the Draper Center, the Internship Program.
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Pomona's Newest Graduates Pay It Forward — and Raise the Bar | Pomona College in Claremont, California - Pomona College

Nearly 27 percent of the Class of 2025 gave back to Pomona through their Senior Class Impact Project and Athletics Giving Day, besting the overall alumni giving participation rate of 18.8 percent for ...

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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Sep 24

The Pasadena Now reviews The Benton Museum of Art's new exhibitions.
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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Sep 17

Pomona College is excited to welcome 15 new faculty members this fall to tenure-track and tenured positions! Their expertise spans fields from media studies and Asian languages to environmental analysis and English.
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Pomona College Welcomes New Faculty Members for 2025-26 Academic Year | Pomona College in Claremont, California - Pomona College

Pomona College welcomes 15 new faculty to tenure-track and tenured positions this fall. Six taught at the College previously, including an alumna. The other nine are newcomers.

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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Sep 16

The Pomona College Internship Program (PCIP) has transformed summer break into a season of opportunity for students, providing them with stipends to pursue low-paid or unpaid internships. This summer, nearly 100 students benefited from the program.
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Students Gain Career Experience through Pomona College Internship Program | Pomona College in Claremont, California - Pomona College

PCIP has transformed summer break into a season of opportunity for students, providing them with stipends to pursue low-paid or unpaid internships. This summer, nearly 100 students benefited from the ...

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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Sep 16

Pomona College shared new data about the Class of 2029. This year’s incoming Sagehens were selected from a record 12,470 applicants.
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Pomona College Class of 2029 Profile | Pomona College in Claremont, California - Pomona College

Pomona College released this week data related to its Class of 2029. The Class of 2029 is the second class to be admitted following the 2023 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that ended race-conscious college...

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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Sep 10

More than 7,900 alumni, families and friends gave a record $82.8 million in gifts and pledges this past year—breaking all fundraising records in the institution’s 138-year history.
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Support for Pomona College Reaches Historic $82.8 Million Mark | Pomona College in Claremont, California - Pomona College

More than 7,900 alumni, families and friends gave a record $82.8 million in gifts and pledges this past year—breaking all fundraising records in the institution’s 138-year history.

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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Sep 8

Did anyone else smile after today's Wordle? Cecil did 😁

Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Sep 5

Beckman Scholars Sebastian Kinzie ’26 and Anji Sipkins-Chenn ’27 started their 15-month mentored research experience this summer, the chemistry major and biology major recognized by Pomona College’s selection committee as exceptional undergraduates in their fields.
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Beckman Scholars Sebastian Kinzie ’26 and Anji Sipkins-Chenn ’27 Embrace 15-Month Research Journey | Pomona College in Claremont, California - Pomona College

Since 2023, the Beckman Scholarship has been awarded to one Pomona student who has already had significant research experience and another who has demonstrated strong promise for research.

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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Sep 2

Pomona offered a variety of orientation activities for new students. This year, students participated in a dialogue session led by a panel of their peers. Emceed by Lawrence Stampino-Strain ’26, the discussion explored the meaning of dialogue and its core concepts.

Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Aug 29

Incoming Pomona College students participate in a three-day Orientation Adventure trip, at no extra cost, before classes begin in the fall. It gives them an opportunity to make friends in a relaxed environment as they settle into campus life.
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Orientation Adventure Builds Friendships and Confidence | Pomona College in Claremont, California - Pomona College

Incoming Pomona College students participate in a three-day Orientation Adventure trip, at no extra cost, before classes begin in the fall. It gives them an opportunity to make friends in a relaxed en...

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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Aug 28

Jonathan Williams, vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid at Pomona, contributes to @Forbes story. www.forbes.com/sites/brenna...

College Admission Leaders Share Application Tips

Students, as you start to fill out forms and search for impactful ways to tell your story, free resources abound to help guide you.

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David Pollack @davidmpollack.bsky.social · Aug 19

Last first day of school in the family. Chirp, chirp. @pomonacollege.bsky.social

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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Aug 26

President G. Gabrielle Starr's message to new students this year focused on building community: “Join teams that stretch your horizons and expose you to new ideas and experiences."

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2025 Convocation Welcome Speech - G. Gabrielle Star

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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Aug 11

Several of our incredible professors are being featured on NPR's The Academic Minute, sharing insights from their groundbreaking research with listeners across the country. Tune in to hear how their work is shaping how we understand the world—one minute at a time.
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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Aug 7

Biology majors Thomas Amory ’27 and Max Distaso ’28 are spending their summer in search of radio-banded pelicans and studying American bullfrogs and two species of woodrat. They are among 241 students in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program.
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A Summer of Pelicans, Bullfrogs and Woodrats: Students Study Local Wildlife Diversity | Pomona College in Claremont, California - Pomona College

Biology majors Thomas Amory ’27 and Max Distaso ’28 are spending their summer in search of radio-banded pelicans and studying American bullfrogs and two species of woodrat. They are among 241 students...

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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Jul 30

The Pomona College Board of Trustees has elected investment company founder Paul Ghaffari ’80 and journalist and healthcare advocate Evelyn Nussenbaum ’84 as new members of the 31-member board.
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Pomona College Board of Trustees Elects Two New Members | Pomona College in Claremont, California - Pomona College

The Pomona College Board of Trustees has elected investment company founder Paul Ghaffari ’80 and journalist and healthcare advocate Evelyn Nussenbaum ’84 as new members of the 31-member board. Their ...

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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Jul 30

Prof. Sara Sadhwani speaks with the @latimes.com about redistricting in California.
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How California draws congressional districts, and why it might change in a proxy war with Trump

California Democrats may upend the way the state draws congressional districts to weaken GOP power, a response to Texas potentially doing the opposite at President Trump's bidding.

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Pomona College @pomonacollege.bsky.social · Jul 28

Chinasa T. Okolo '18, a fellow at the Center for Technology Innovation at the Brookings Institution, speaks to @npr.org about "woke AI."
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Trump's new AI policies keep culture war focus on tech companies

A new executive order instructs tech companies to address what the White House sees as "woke AI." Receiving future federal contracts could hinge on whether AI firms respond.

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