Each day, Sagehens are making a difference on campus, in their communities and around the world. Giving back isn’t just an idea at Pomona; it’s what we do. We hope you enjoy reading these stories of Sagehens making an impact.
Friday, May 2, 2025
Aligning his life choices and contributions with Pomona values, 2025 Blaisdell Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Douglas M. Haynes ’85 created a legacy building an inclusive and equitable culture for students and faculty in higher education.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Among the most honored individuals in the health economics field, 2025 Blaisdell Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Charles E. Phelps ’65 credits his Pomona education experience for his multifaceted career and broad perspectives on life.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Julie Nicoletta ’87 helped shape the teaching — and life — of Art History Professor George Gorse. Now, he and his wife, Naomi Sawelson, are honoring this connection by endowing a fund in Nicoletta’s name.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
2025 Blaisdell Distinguished Alumni Award honoree, Susan Blaustein '75, once thought she would spend her life composing music. Instead, she’s been composing something entirely different as a changemaker around the world.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Priya Amritraj '15, Head of Film and Telivision at Hyde Park Entertainment Group, is being recognized as the 2025 Inspirational Young Alumni honoree. This award is given to recent alumni who show great promise in their careers.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
For Nancy Treser-Osgood ’80, crossing the finish line as a Pomona College graduate turned into the starting line of a decades-long marathon of Sagehen support. This spring, she is being honored with the Alumni Distinguished Service Award.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
2025 Alumni Distinguished Services Award recipient John Rabold ’75 spent decades chirping to his classmates to keep them connected with Pomona and each other, but being honored for his efforts to strengthen Sagehen ties came as a surprise.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Johny Ek Aban '19, who serves on the Pomona College Board of Trustees as the Young Alumni Trustee, works to ensure that future students receive the same support he did by giving back to the Annual Fund.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Pomona College Trustee Emeritus Terrance G. Hodel ’64 P’99, who passed away on Feb. 27, 2024, left a $1 million estate gift to bolster a scholarship fund in his name for Pomona College students facing financial barriers.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Six outstanding Sagehens are being recognized for their professional achievements and longtime service to Pomona College by the Alumni Association Board.