Stories of Sagehen Impact

Four Pomona College students attended and participated in the 29th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP29), held Nov. 11-22 in Baku, Azerbaijan. 

Established by a gift from Trustee Emeritus Ranney E. Draper ’60 and his late wife, Priscilla, the Draper Center for Community Partnerships celebrates 15 years of community engagement and support this year. Read on to see how the center has grown.

Are you looking for some books to curl up with this winter season? Here is a selection of books published by Pomona alumni and faculty in the last half year. 

Pomona College alumni, families and friends gave a record $57 million in gifts and pledges this past fiscal year, marking a historic year of fundraising for the College. 

Mark Housley '78 shares how Pomona College gave him the freedom to wander, helped him discover a successful career in the Silicon Valley, and continues to inspire him as a lifelong learner. 

Tyler Hokama '92 shares how he stepped out of retirement from an accomplished business career with some of the biggest tech giants in Silicon Valley to lead the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in their time of need. 

Frank Albinder ’80 talks with us about his Pomona story, his decades as a Sagehen volunteer and how the College became his family.

As someone who felt life would always be an uphill battle, Ruben Piñuelas '21 credits Pomona College for giving him the resources to pursue a career in law. “Pomona knows how to push you," he says, "but also how to let you grow at your own pace.”

Pomona parent Bill Riley P’26, is the new chair of the Pomona College Family Leadership Council. Learn about the council and why he welcomes his new role, his vision for the council and his advice to families on getting involved at Pomona.

Michael Negussie ’21 is among the 28 individuals in the inaugural cohort of Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows.