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A changing world demands a new kind of education, and Pomona is set to lead the way with a dynamic liberal arts laboratory that expands upon the legacy of the Oldenborg Center for Modern Languages and International Relations.

In a first for Pomona College, the top candidates for California governor will participate in a live debate Tuesday, April 28, at the historic Bridges Auditorium. Participants will be invited based on polling and fundraising for both parties.

Pomona College now offers a data science minor. Jo Hardin, Hardison Chair of Analytical Thinking and Professor of Mathematics and Statistics, is the guiding light for the new course of study and leads a steering committee from a range of departments.

Rhian Moore ’18 amplifies Asian and Pacific Islander (API) voices as Head of Programs at the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE). Late last year, the Pomona alumna cracked Forbes’ yearly 30 Under 30 Hollywood and Entertainment list.

Evan Cerne ’28, a Seattle native and diehard Mariners fan, spent the summer ahead of his sophomore year at Pomona charting Negro Leagues statistics accumulated across seven leagues and 48 unique seasons between 1920 and 1948.

An associate justice of the California Supreme Court, a humanitarian promoting human rights, and an author of books on democracy and state-building will address graduates and receive honorary doctorates at the Pomona College Commencement on May 17.

When Professor Char Miller teaches his Water in the West class each fall, he wants his students to get their feet wet—literally—in water systems.

Six months after graduating from Pomona College, 90% of the Class of 2025 is engaged in career activities such as jobs and internships, service opportunities, further education or fellowships, according to the latest First Destination Report.

Chau Vu ’26, a computer science major and native of Hanoi, Vietnam, was one of eight students from across the country to be recognized last month for their excellence in research. She was the only recipient from a liberal arts college.

Amirah Adem ’21 draws inspiration from personal experiences and observations, and she uses comedy to lighten dark moments. The Pomona alumna wants to replace outdated Hollywood tropes and open doors for a diverse array of filmmakers.