Pitzer College Family Association

09/13/2026

Pitzer College has earned the No. 1 spot in “Making an Impact” in Princeton Review’s latest report. The College has also placed in the top ten for several other categories. Read more: https://ow.ly/Eh0950ZM5kX

As a hub of forward-thinking and action-oriented education, Pitzer College has earned the No. 1 spot in the “Making an Impact” category in Princeton Review’s “Best Value Colleges of 2026.” Student surveys have also ranked Pitzer highly for opportunities in leadership, advocacy, and student...

09/12/2026

Sebastián Maldonado ’28 can trace his pre-law aspirations to strawberry fields in the California Central Valley. Read more: https://ow.ly/pPGY50ZLHYn

Sebastián Maldonado ’28 can trace his pre-law aspirations to strawberry fields in the California Central Valley. His grandfather worked in these fields as a temporary migrant laborer from Michoacán, Mexico. Witnessing people like his grandfather face injustices to this day, Maldonado strives to ...

09/12/2026

Shana Tova to all in the Pitzer community who celebrate Rosh Hashanah.

As the Jewish New Year begins, we wish you a meaningful time of reflection, renewal, connection, and hope for the year ahead. May the new year bring peace and joy to you and those you love.

09/11/2026

Where do recent Pitzer graduates end up? Pitzer Career Services released a report that checked in with the Class of 2025 six months after graduation.

Almost half of these alumni are working full-time in health, education, tech, retail, finance, social services, and other fields. Employers range from Deloitte to Ms. Magazine to National Institutes of Health.

Additionally, 21% of recent graduates are continuing their education at institutions including Harvard University, Carnegie Mellon University, Stanford University, CalArts, and more. Others are pursuing opportunities such as fellowships, internships, and service programs.

Wherever alumni are in their career journeys, Pitzer Career Services can offer support!

Learn more about Pitzer career outcomes: https://ow.ly/9ZBa50ZL3JE

09/04/2026

Get the 411 on starting a new life at Pitzer! Students and parents have four tips for new students and their families: https://ow.ly/xc4p50ZJ1SP

New students and their families have many questions about starting life at Pitzer College. Current students and parents have answers. Check out these four tips from our campus community! Tip #1: Practice (and Encourage) Boldness For Students:

08/23/2026

Family pride abounds as parents and loved ones help their students settle into their residence halls. We heartily embrace all our first-year and transfer students as new members of the Pitzer community.

Share your own move-in pics on EnTribe to show your PZ pride! Link in bio.🍊🧡

07/07/2026

Empowering Pitzer students and pursuing educational equity is Ellie Ash-Balá's full-time job. Get to know Ash-Balá in her new role as Pitzer’s AVP for student wellness and accessibility services: https://ow.ly/ve8Y50ZiWb5

Ellie Ash-Balá, Ph.D., has joined Pitzer College as the new assistant vice president for student wellness and accessibility services. Ash-Balá brings a passion for educational equity and more than 20 years of experience in higher education and student affairs leadership.“I’m excited to be at P...

06/22/2026

A prepared parent is a happy parent. Move-in Day for Pitzer’s Class of 2030 is just a few months away! Stay posted on the latest details by updating your contact info: https://ow.ly/PnY450Zc6si

06/21/2026

Navigating the legal system is difficult, especially for those who can’t afford a lawyer. Jacklyn Ybarra Dahlberg ’26 seeks to support these communities as a client advocate fellow with Partners for Justice: https://ow.ly/56xR50ZerPJ

Navigating the legal system is difficult, especially for those who can’t afford a lawyer. Jacklyn Ybarra Dahlberg ’26 seeks to support these communities as a client advocate fellow with Partners for Justice.Partners for Justice strives to break the cycle of poverty and criminalization by support...

06/16/2026

Sharon Vazquez Vite ’26 is building community care in STEM and medicine. Read about how family and social responsibility have inspired her career aspirations: https://ow.ly/3rsn50ZaBIk

For Sharon Vazquez Vite ’26, graduating from Pitzer College is more than a personal milestone. It’s the realization of a dream that is connected with the sacrifice and the hopes of her family.Vazquez Vite grew up in Los Angeles and found inspiration in her parents’ struggles and determination....