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, December 10, 2025
The UN Climate Conference of the Parties brought 56,000 participants from around the world to Belém, Brazil, last month to negotiate action on the global climate crisis.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
James Solomon ’06 will be the next mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey, after receiving 68% of the vote in Tuesday’s runoff election against the state’s former governor. The Pomona alumnus will lead New Jersey’s second-largest city.
Monday, September 29, 2025
As soon as Stephanie Granobles ’27 was accepted as a Posse Scholar her senior year of high school, she set her eyes on the Jeff Ubben Posse Fellowship, a highly selective fellowship that pairs five Posse Scholars each summer with an industry leader.&
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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.
Monday, September 15, 2025
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.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Shark Mutulili, a public policy analysis major with a politics focus, has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
This year, Draper Center staffers and student coordinators planned trips to Oakland, San Diego and San Francisco to serve and explore. Between the three groups, about two dozen students volunteered with organizations addressing pressing issues.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Shortly after graduating, Chloe Kellison ’23 made her way into the West Wing, serving as a press assistant for President Joe Biden for 15 months.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
James Solomon ’06 developed a love for public service while majoring in public policy analysis at Pomona College. He has been a city councilman in Jersey City, New Jersey since 2017 and is now running for mayor.
Friday, February 7, 2025
Gilman Scholarships are helping to ease the financial burden of study abroad for several Pomona College students this spring semester. After their return, they will help other students plan to study abroad as well.