Sagehens Shine in 2025: The Year that Was at Pomona

A selection of photos

They were made in Carnegie, Estella and Seaver, on Marston Quad, in Frary and Frank—moments the Pomona College community shared in 2025 that will stand the test of time.

As fast as the calendar year flies by, the holiday season is the perfect time to reflect and celebrate what our Sagehens have accomplished.

Below are some of the College’s most noteworthy news stories, engaging social media posts and compelling multimedia projects from the past year.

Mac Barnett ’04 Named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature

Mac Barnett on stage holding one of his picture books

Before Mac Barnett ’04 was a New York Times best-selling author, he was an English major at Pomona learning from the late author and Prof. David Foster Wallace.

Sagehens Spread Their Wings

Panel of photos

From Japan to Paris to London (as pictured left to right), Pomona students broadened their horizons through the College’s myriad study abroad programs.

Take A Bow Class of 2025!

Class of 2025 wearing caps and gowns and seen from behind while sitting at commencement.
A student speaks
A student walks across a stage

The Class of 2025 bid adieu to Pomona College May 18 at a rousing Commencement ceremony on Marston Quad attended by hundreds of family and friends.

Shark Mutulili ’25, Rhodes Scholar

Shark Mutulili ’25

Shark Mutulili, a native of Nairobi, Kenya, became the 13th Rhodes Scholar in College history and the second woman at Pomona to win the award.

Welcome, Sagehens!

Students walk down College Avenue

Move-In Day 2025 saw hundreds of new students move into their residence halls with the help of residential advisors and Pomona staff members.

Orientation Adventure Fun

The "Quintessential L.A." Orientation Adventure group at Santa Monica Pier.
Bonfire outside classroom
Student walking across a tightrope stretched across trees in the mountains.

More than 450 new first-year or transfer students participated in Orientation Adventure 2025 before starting at Pomona in the fall, a tradition that has continued for 25 years.

Meet the Class of 2029

Class of 2029

Twenty-four percent of the newest class of Sagehens are first-generation students and will be the first in their family to earn a college degree.

Picture Perfect: First Day of Class

Four students

Pomona welcomed all students to campus August 25 for the first day of classes.

Summer Research in Poster Form

A student speaks to others

Pomona students who completed summer internships, research or creative projects showed off their work at September’s Intensive Summer Experience (ISE) Symposium.

Sagehens Reclaim Sixth Street Trophy

Fans cheer
Mascot with fans
Fans cheer

The Sagehens football team rallied to a 25-17 victory over Sixth Street rival Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on a rainy evening in late September.

Prof. Edray Goins Makes History

Edray Goins

Edray Goins, professor of mathematics and statistics, became the first mathematician from Pomona College to be elected president of the Mathematical Association of America.

Meet Danielle Lynch, Pomona-Pitzer’s New AD

Danielle Lynch

Following a nationwide search, Danielle Lynch was named Athletic Director for the Pomona-Pitzer athletic program December 15. She comes from Haverford College in Pennsylvania and begins April 1.

Introducing: Office Hours

Office Hours with Prof. Aidyn Osgood

In Office Hours, Pomona professors answer questions about their areas of expertise. A playlist of videos is on YouTube.

Sagecast Stimulates Intellectual Conversation

Composite image of guests on Sagecast episodes in spring 2025

Sagecast offers the extended College community a chance to listen in on vibrant intellectual conversations with Pomona College faculty and students—whether on the train, in the car, at the gym or at home.