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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.”

The Luddite Club for the past year has promoted a healthy approach to technology for Pomona College students and others at The Claremont Colleges. 

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.

With the help of friends and classmates, Tania Rachidi ’27 founded PACIFIC, the Pomona America–China Initiative For International Cooperation, which is dedicated to expanding knowledge about U.S.-China relations and fostering personal connections.

In April, Pomona-Pitzer captured its fifth consecutive USA Water Polo Division III championship, defeating rival Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS), 15-10, to send another senior class off with a handful of hardware.

Six outstanding Sagehens were recognized over Alumni Weekend, April 30-May 3, for their professional achievements and longtime service to Pomona College by the Alumni Board.

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.

Josh Crowley ’27 has been named a Phi Beta Kappa 2026 Key into Public Service scholar. The honor was announced on May 4 by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s leading academic honor society. He is the first Pomona College student to win the award.

In the days—and hours—leading up to the high-profile event at historic Bridges Auditorium, Pomona students took on myriad behind-the-scenes roles to help CBS prepare for the live production and keep the night humming.

The inaugural Declaration Day on Thursday, April 30, brought together second-year students, College faculty and visiting alumni for a reception on Marston Quad celebrating the seminal act of declaring a major.