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Stanleigh Jones
In Memoriam: Emeritus Professor Stanleigh Jones
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Emeritus Professor of Japanese Stanleigh Jones has died at 92.
Peggy Dornish
In Memoriam: Emerita Professor of Religious Studies Margaret “Peggy” Dornish
Monday, January 22, 2024
Margaret (“Peggy”) Dornish, emerita professor of religious studies, died in San Marcos, California, on December 27 at the age of 89. 
Headshot of Masago Armstrong, long time registrar of Pomona College
Beloved Registrar Leaves $1 Million for Pomona College Student Scholarships at Her Passing
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Masago Armstrong helped thousands of students stay on track during her 30 years as registrar of Pomona College. Now, leaving a $1 million gift for scholarships at her passing, Armstrong will continue to shape students’ lives for years to come.
Prof. Emeritus Stephen Erickson
In Memoriam: Emeritus Professor of Philosophy Stephen A. Erickson
Monday, September 25, 2023

Stephen A. Erickson, emeritus professor of philosophy, passed away on September 20 at the age of 83.

Emeritus Professor Hans Palmer
In Memoriam: Former Dean of the College and Emeritus Professor of Economics Hans Palmer
Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Emeritus Professor of Economics Hans C. Palmer, a former dean of the College and a member of the Pomona faculty for 46 years, died on May 26. He was 89.

Jerome Rinkus, professor of Russian
In Memoriam: Emeritus Professor Jerome J. Rinkus
Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Jerome J. Rinkus, a professor of Russian language and literature at Pomona College for three decades, has died. 

Bob Tranquada
In Memoriam: Former Board of Trustees Chair Robert E. “Bob” Tranquada ’51
Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Robert E. “Bob” Tranquada ’51, former chair of the Pomona College Board of Trustees and former dean of the medical school at USC, passed away Sunday, December 4. He was 92.

James Taylor
In Memoriam: Theatre Professor Emeritus Jim Taylor
Friday, November 18, 2022

Theatre Professor Emeritus Jim Taylor, who taught at Pomona College for three decades, has died.

In class with Professor of Anthropology Dru Gladney
In Memoriam: Anthropology Professor Dru Gladney
Friday, March 18, 2022

Anthropology Professor Dru Gladney, a leading expert on the peoples and cultures along the past and present Silk Road, passed away yesterday suddenly and unexpectedly. He was 65 years old.

lee mcdonald, emeriti faculty, dean of the college, politics, in memoriam
In Memoriam: Former Dean of the College and Emeritus Professor of Politics Lee C. McDonald ’48
Friday, January 7, 2022

Emeritus Professor of Politics Lee McDonald ’48 passed away on Dec. 29, 2021. McDonald taught government and political theory from 1952 to 1990, serving as dean of the College from 1970 to 1975.

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