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Jorge Moreno and Francisco Mercado in the campus planetarium — Astronomy Post-Doc and Professor Publish Paper on Dark Matter and Galaxies
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Zoe Dorado '27 — Zoe Dorado ’27 a National Youth Poet Laureate Finalist
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Seaver Alumni House — Alumni Association Announces Alumni and Faculty Awards
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Mackenzie Grieman ’09 Traveled to Edge of the World Along Winding Career Path

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

In 2018, Pomona College alumna Mackenzie Grieman '09 spent weeks living in a tent in Antarctica for postdoctoral research. Six years later, she's an associate editor at Springer Nature Group, the global publisher of scientific research.

Katrina Dank meets with mentor in Uganda

Katrina Dank ’20 Authors and Illustrates Children’s Book to Help Ugandan Youth Understand Cancer

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Katrina Dank '20 spent the summer in Uganda learning how prevalent cancer is among the population. Before returning home, she wrote and illustrated a children's book to help the country's youth understand the disease.

Thirteen Faculty Members Promoted

Monday, June 26, 2023

Thirteen faculty members have been recognized for their intellectual leadership, professional achievement, and service.

Hands holding colorful model of molecular orbital

3-D Printing Helps Students Visualize Chemistry

Monday, April 17, 2023

Chemistry Professor Daniel J. O'Leary is using colorful models representing the shape and form of molecular orbitals to help students visualize and learn principles of organic chemistry. They are made with a hobby-grade 3-D printer.

Rya Jetha and Mohammed Ahmad outside on Marsden Quad at Pomona College

Two Pomona Seniors Heading to Cambridge University on Downing Scholarships

Monday, April 3, 2023

Rya Jetha '23 and Mohammed Ahmed '23 will pursue master's degrees in Cambridge University's Downing College during the next academic year as recipients of the Downing Scholarship. Each year up to two Pomona students are selected for the award.

Rising seniors who completed the PAYS program stand in front of Bridges Auditorium holding certificates.

Pomona College Academy for Youth Success Puts Local High Schoolers on Path to Top Colleges

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

The PAYS program gives rising 10^th through 12^th graders from groups underrepresented in higher education a full-immersion experience at Pomona College over three summers, fully free of charge.

Six Pomona College Faculty Members Retire this Year

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

This year, Pomona College bids farewell to six treasured faculty members. Though their presence on campus will be missed, each leaves behind a rich legacy of scholarship and teaching.