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Elena Shih seated at her desk. — Pomona Internship Leads Elena Shih ’04 to Career Focus on Human Trafficking
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James Solomon and daughter — James Solomon ’06 Wins Mayoral Election in New Jersey’s Second-Largest City
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Chloe Kellison ’23 Gets Front-Row Seat to Government as President Biden’s Press Assistant

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.

Mac Barnett on stage holding one of his picture books

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

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

During his two-year term, Mac Barnett '04 will travel the country championing children’s picture books as a quintessential American art form. The New York Times best-selling author has sold more than five million copies and won myriad awards.

The Athletic’s Gabby Herzig ’21 is a Rising Star in Golf Journalism

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Four years after graduating from Pomona College with a degree in politics, Gabby Herzig ’21 now covers golf as a staff writer at The Athletic—the sports vertical of The New York Times. “It was a dream come true to land this role,” she says.

James Solomon ’06 Applies Pomona College Education to Jersey City Mayor’s Race

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.

Alexandra Turvey holds the NCAA Woman of the Year award

NCAA Woman of the Year Alexandra Turvey ’24 Epitomizes Pomona College’s Promise

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

While the NCAA Woman of the Year award recognizes individual excellence in academics, leadership and community service, Alexandra Turvey '24 sees herself as a product of her college environment. She is the first Sagehen to receive the honor.

Prof. Jessica Stern ’12 Studies Empathy in Children and Teens

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Jessica Stern’s research paper published in Child Development was named by UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Magazine as one of the most provocative and influential findings on the science of a meaningful life published in 2024.

As An Exoneree, Ruben Piñuelas ’21 is Accomplishing the ‘Impossible’

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

As someone who felt life would always be an uphill battle, Ruben Piñuelas ’21 credits Pomona College for giving him the resources to pursue a career in law. “Pomona knows how to push you,” he says, “but also how to let you grow at your own pace.”

David Sklar ’83 and his wife Susan Acevedo

David Sklar ’83 and Susan Acevedo Give $1 Million to Create Scholarships for Low-Income Students

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Pomona College has received a $1 million scholarship gift from alumnus David Sklar ’83 and his wife Susan Acevedo.

Pomona College Magazine Winter 2004: Acts of Will

Monday, September 30, 2024

Pomona College alumnus Kris Kristofferson ’58 died on September 28, 2024, at 88. This story by Michael Balchunas, titled “Acts of Will,” was published in the Winter 2004 issue of Pomona College Magazine.

‘Lush Matter’ at Chan Gallery Showcases Six Alumni’s Nature-Inspired Works

Thursday, September 26, 2024

As the Art Department prepared to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Studio Art Hall, faculty and staff brainstormed what to show in the Chan Gallery mark the occasion. An alumni exhibition would be a fitting tribute, thought Mercedes Teixido.

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