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Grant Will Support Politics Professor Erica Dobbs’ Research into Union Organizing in the American South

Monday, February 24, 2025

Erica Dobbs, assistant professor of politics at Pomona College, has received a grant of $48,036 from the Russell Sage Foundation to study the effectiveness of efforts to unionize workers in the South using the Justice for Janitors model.

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.

Six New Students Reflect on Their First Semester at Pomona College

Friday, December 13, 2024

As the fall semester comes to an end, we talked to six first-year students about their experience at Pomona so far: their classes, the organizations they’re involved with and the support they have found on campus.

Michael Negussie ’21 Awarded Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Michael Negussie ’21 is among the 28 individuals in the inaugural cohort of Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows.

How Will Identity Motivate Voters in the Upcoming Election?

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Will people of color cast their ballots in the next election in numbers consistent with past voter behavior or are new patterns developing? Is the gender gap consistent across groups? Assistant Professor of Politics Sara Sadhwani provides insights.

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Four Pomona College Classmates Encourage Civic Engagement This Election Season

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Sydney Cottrell ’26, Lexi Duffy ’26, Katharine Turcke ’26 and Ellie Urfrig ’26 are leading the Claremont League of Women Voters this academic year and promoting civic engagement ahead of November's general election.

Meet Three Sagehens Playing Fall Sports at Pomona

Monday, September 30, 2024

With football, men's and women's cross country, women's volleyball, men's water polo and men's and women's soccer in season, scores of Sagehens are balancing responsibilities this fall. Three discuss the thrill of being a student-athlete at Pomona.

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Students Prepare for Future Careers Through Pomona College Internship Program

Monday, August 12, 2024

More than 80 Pomona College students gained practical experience in their fields of study through the Career Development Office’s Pomona College Internship Program (PCIP) this summer. PCIP provides stipends for internships.

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What Can Recent Irish Local Elections Tell Us About Immigration as a Political Issue?

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Erica Dobbs, assistant professor of politics, studies political representation and social protection. Recently she collaborated with a team of Pomona College students to study this summer’s local elections in Ireland and their ramifications.

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Summer Research: Math, Music, the Adolescent Brain and More

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

This year, 195 Pomona College students have received a total of just over $1 million in grant funding through the Summer Undergraduate Research Program. It provides an opportunity to get hands-on, practical experience while still in college.

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