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Two people dancing in the desert — Niketa Kou ’25 Ties Movement to Brain Health in Self-Published Children’s Book
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Prof. Miguel Tinker Salas standing by the Pomona College gates — The U.S. and Venezuela: Unpacking a Complicated Relationship
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Jacob Ligorria holding seabird chick with rocks in background — Seabird Research Shapes Biology Careers for Pomona Students and Alumni
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Niketa Kou ’25 Ties Movement to Brain Health in Self-Published Children’s Book

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

As Niketa Kou ’25 brainstormed possible neuroscience theses, she drew inspiration from her time as a tutor. A firm believer in the power of movement as medicine, she decided to explain the science behind her conviction.

New Veteran Students Bring Perspective, Lived Experiences to Pomona College

Thursday, November 6, 2025

To celebrate Veterans Day, Trevor Bwanika ’28 and Andres Jacobo ’28 share their respective paths to Claremont, plans for their time here and how Pomona is preparing them for the next chapter of their lives.

Meet Three Sagehens Playing Fall 2025 Sports at Pomona

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Three Sagehens presently vying for team championships reflect on their athletic careers, academic curiosities and what they plan to do when their time at the College is over.

Head and shoulders photo of Karl Johnson outside

Beloved Neuroscience Professor Karl G. Johnson Passes Away

Friday, September 26, 2025

Karl G. Johnson, the Sara Rampel and Herbert S. Rampel Professor of Neuroscience who inspired students at Pomona College for nearly 20 years, passed away July 19. He won the Wig Distinguished Professor Award twice and led an active research lab.

Pomona College Welcomes New Faculty Members for 2025-26 Academic Year

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Pomona College welcomes 15 new faculty to tenure-track and tenured positions this fall. Six taught at the College previously, including an alumna. The other nine are newcomers.

Students Gain Career Experience through Pomona College Internship Program

Monday, September 15, 2025

PCIP has transformed summer break into a season of opportunity for students, providing them with stipends to pursue low-paid or unpaid internships. This summer, nearly 100 students benefited from the program.

Eighteen Pomona College Alumni Receive Fulbright Award

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Their disciplines range from biology to mathematics to linguistics to religious studies, and their participation in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program will take them abroad to study, conduct research or teach English.

Seven Graduating Seniors Awarded Rena Gurley High Scholarship Prize

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Seven members of the Class of 2025 were awarded the Rena Gurley Archibald High Scholarship Prize at Commencement on May 18. The prize is given to seniors drawn from the list of students with perfect GPAs.

Neuroscience Major Seeks to Bridge the Generation Gap, Help Alzheimer’s Patients

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Serena Lin ’25 is passionate about bridging the gap between people. So much so that she created a toolbox called “Uplift Notes” to bring people together in conversation.

Student Researchers Participate in a Chemistry and Neuroscience Faculty Collaboration

Friday, October 18, 2024

Tymmaa Asaed ’25 works closely with both Elizabeth Glater, professor of neuroscience, and Chuck Taylor, professor of chemistry, who have been teaming up for about a decade.

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