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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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Decoding Decisions: Kristine Cho ’21 Brings Behavioral Insights Back to Pomona
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The Late Barbara Barnard Smith ’42 Leaves a Legacy of Support for Musicians at Pomona

Thursday, September 9, 2021

For decades, the generosity of Barbara Barnard Smith ’42 helped Pomona students and the wider community to grow in their knowledge of non-Western music. With her passing in July at the age of 91, Smith continued that legacy.

New Species of Fossil Named After Geology Professor Robert Gaines

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

A recently discovered extinct animal species was named after Geology Professor Robert Gaines for his work uncovering fossils of the earliest animals from half-a-billion-year-old Cambrian rocks in the Canadian Rockies.

New Critical Inquiry Seminars Explore the Power of Art, Media, Love

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Critical inquiry seminars are a required class for first year students, and this year there are eight new ones that students can choose from.

Pomona Faculty and Staff Earn Numerous Grants and Awards in 2020-21 Academic Year

Thursday, September 2, 2021

During the 2020–21 academic year, Pomona faculty and staff members secured numerous grants and awards which support faculty research and institutional priorities in support of Pomona College’s educational mission.

Three Distinguished Alumni Named to Pomona College Board of Trustees

Monday, August 30, 2021

With fall semester classes beginning today (Aug. 30), Pomona College announces the appointment of three distinguished alumni to its Board of Trustees.

Pomona College Professors Weigh in on Afghanistan

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Professors with different areas of expertise examine the history of nation-building in Afghanistan, the United States’ withdrawal and how the situation could affect Afghan refugees.