Originality at Pomona doesn’t look just one way. It’s a student pursuing a question other have overlooked. An alum turning experience into opportunity for the people who come next. A donor investing in belonging. A graduate returning to the classroom to teach. A family making a Pomona education possible. Learn more about what it means to be an Original.
Friday, August 28, 2026
For Onetta Brooks ’74, philanthropy begins with belonging. A former Pomona basketball and volleyball player, Alumni Association Board past president and current College trustee, Brooks has seen how athletics can build confidence and community.
Friday, August 28, 2026
When Amaru Tejeda ’13 returned to campus as a Return to Pomona Fellow, he found that what first drew him to Pomona remained as vibrant as ever: lively seminars, intellectually curious students and conversations that extend beyond the classroom.
Friday, August 28, 2026
When Sebastian arrived at Pomona from Miami, he knew he wanted to tell stories. What he didn’t yet know was how the College’s network of alumni, mentors, and career-development resources would help transform that ambition into reality.
Friday, August 28, 2026
Karen Wong and Kelvin Huang P’29 establish a fund supporting study away in China, creating opportunities for future Sagehens to experience the country that shaped his life.
Friday, August 28, 2026
Maria Watson and Jonathan B. Williams discuss college affordability, Pomona's commitment to ensuring every talented student can see themselves here, and the role philanthropy plays in expanding opportunity.