2027 Richard K. Worthington Senior Thesis Conference
Friday April 16, 2027, Smith Campus Center 201 - Hart Room
Emeritus Professor of Politics Rick Worthington led the development of PPA into an expansive, community-engaged major with an inclusive, public-spirited culture that remains to this day. We have honored his legacy by naming the annual spring PPA Senior Thesis Conference - which Rick invented - after him (Professor David Menefee-Libey upon Professor Worthington's retirement).
Public Policy Analysis News
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
For eight weeks this past summer, Patrick Dimasin ’27 took a deep dive into the world of policy in Washington, D.C. As a Roosevelt in Washington fellow, Dimasin had a front-row seat to research, organizing and advocacy.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Meagan Tokunaga Block ’15 cut her teeth in public service at Pomona, where she earned degrees in public policy analysis (with a concentration in environmental analysis) and politics. She also started 140 games for the Sagehens’ softball team.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Here are four students who benefited from the Pomona College Internship Program (PCIP) this summer and gained hands-on career experience in healthcare-related fields, thanks to generous PCIP stipends for multiweek unpaid or low-paid internships.
Monday, August 24, 2026
For three Pomona students interested in immigrant advocacy, a summer spent helping clients with complex paperwork made the work tangible and shed light on the variety of career paths possible in social justice and public interest law.
Monday, July 27, 2026
Scott Lisbin ’77, a retired healthcare executive and author, returned to Pomona College this spring to teach a public policy analysis course that placed students in key areas of Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Pomona College’s Commencement ceremony May 17 capped off a weekend of celebrations and sent the Class of 2026 off with a charge to “go forth from this stellar garden of Pomona College, believing in your power to make this world shine bright.”
Thursday, May 14, 2026
As Commencement approaches on May 17, we highlight six members of the Class of 2026. We asked what brought them to Pomona, what their most meaningful experiences and accomplishments were, and what the future holds for them.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Stephanie Granobles ’27 has been named a 2026 Truman Scholar, one of 55 college juniors across the country selected for the premier graduate scholarship for aspiring public service leaders.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Fernando Lozano, Morris B. and Gladys S. Pendleton Professor of Economics, explains how an economically diverse workforce and robust labor protections can increase worker productivity and support California’s knowledge economy.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Five Pomona students met with policymakers in Washington, D.C. during this year’s Rachel Carson Council Advocacy Day.