Pomona College

09/18/2026

This summer, close to 100 Pomona students and their respective workplaces were beneficiaries of the Pomona College Internship Program (PCIP). A win-win situation for everyone involved, PCIP funding allows students to take on unpaid or low-paid opportunities while organizations gain interns eager to contribute and learn.

Malu Estoducto ’27, Freddie Ambrose ’27, Ashley Dangol ’28 and Carlin Lee ’28 each interned with government or government-adjacent organizations this summer. Through PCIP funding, they were able to explore career options they might not have been able to otherwise.

Through PCIP funding, Malu Estoducto ’27, Freddie Ambrose ’27, Ashley Dangol ’28 and Carlin Lee ’28 each interned with government or government-adjacent organizations this summer.

09/17/2026

Pomona College classmates and Beckman Scholars Eva Chen ’27 and Ryan Mooney ’27 spent their summers beside faculty mentors conducting in-depth research in chemistry and the life sciences, their Beckman awards indicative of their exceptional promise as undergraduate researchers.

Beckman Scholars Eva Chen ’27 and Ryan Mooney ’27 started their 15-month mentored research experience this summer, their recognition by Pomona College’s selection committee indicative of their promise as undergraduate researchers.

09/14/2026

For Guadalupe Sierra ’29 and Mylo Schneider ’28, the study of anthropology extended well beyond the classroom this summer through field schools supported by the Wade Family Anthropology Field School Fund.

Sierra, an anthropology and politics double major, traveled to Cajamarca, Peru, where she worked with local artisans and weaving communities and learned about textiles, ancestral knowledge and cultural traditions.

“I wanted to learn what it means to sit with people, listen to their stories, learn from their knowledge, and build relationships rather than simply reading about them,” she says. “Cajamarca made me realize that anthropology can be a way of helping make sure knowledge that has survived for generations is seen, valued and not forgotten.”

Schneider, a history and anthropology double major, traveled to central Illinois to study the Noble-Wieting archaeological site. The site dates to around the 13th century. By examining artifacts and everyday objects, he explored how different cultural groups came together and lived as a community.

“Through this experience, I learned a lot about the nature of archaeology, such as its unpredictability and strong emphasis on collaboration. It was also a unique experience being able to physically hold and examine historical artifacts,” he says. “Studying history in this way gave me a completely new kind of empathy for understanding how large historical processes manifest in the daily objects we may normally ignore.”

“The Wade Fund” helped make these transformative field school experiences possible, giving Pomona students the opportunity to pursue learning beyond the classroom.

Find out more about research at Pomona: https://www.pomona.edu/research

09/12/2026

Twenty-five years later, the legacy and impact of 9/11 continue to shape U.S. politics and foreign policy.

The Politics Department hosted a lunchtime panel exploring the events leading up to 9/11, its immediate aftermath and its long-term consequences for the United States.

The panel featured Professor Mietek Boduszynski, Dr. Robin Brooks and Dr. Brandon Archuleta.

Photos by Vianney Martinez '29

09/10/2026

Pomona faculty and alumni reunited and represented at the Mathematical Association of America’s Mathfest.

MAA President-elect Prof. Edray Goins reconnected with Zoe Batterman ’24.

Prof. Ami Radunskaya received the T. Christine Stevens Award for Leadership Development, presented to her by Cynthia Wyels ’86.

Christopher Donnay ’18 received the Paul R. Halmos-Lester R. Ford Award for mathematical writing.

Prof. Radunskaya and Christopher Wang ’25 presented at the conference.

Congratulations to these Sagehens. Chirp chirp!

09/09/2026

After double majoring in public policy analysis and politics at Pomona College, Meagan Tokunaga Block ’15 forged a trail to the State Capitol to tackle California’s housing and homelessness crisis.

As director of program development and strategic initiatives at the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA), Tokunaga Block conveys how the Golden State can provide better assistance to low- and moderate-income renters and homebuyers.

Appointed to the role earlier this year by Governor Gavin Newsom, the Pomona College alumna distills technical concepts and core questions surrounding affordable housing down to bullet points for the Legislature and other government partners to decide how to optimize CalHFA programs.

Meagan Tokunaga Block ’15 cut her teeth in public service at Pomona, where she earned degrees in public policy analysis (with a concentration in environmental analysis) and politics. She also started 140 games for the Sagehens’ softball team.

09/08/2026

Pomona College students envisioning a career in healthcare got a sneak preview of what their future could be like during summer internships supported by the Pomona College Internship Program (PCIP). PCIP provides a stipend for unpaid or low-paid internships offering valuable career-building experience.

Here are four students who benefited from the Pomona College Internship Program (PCIP) this summer and gained hands-on career experience in healthcare-related fields, thanks to generous PCIP stipends for multiweek unpaid or low-paid internships.

09/04/2026

The first week of classes at Pomona College is underway, and Convocation on Tuesday marked the ceremonial start to the academic year.

Faculty in their academic regalia, along with students, staff and guests of the College, streamed from all corners of campus into Bridges Hall of Music to take part in the 110-year-old tradition.

“There is a unique sense of anticipation in the air,” said Avis Hinkson, vice president for student affairs and dean of students, in her address. “And the campus has come alive in pursuit of knowledge, relationship and possibilities.”

The first week of classes at Pomona College is underway, and Convocation on Tuesday marked the ceremonial start to the academic year.

09/03/2026

For more than 400 new students at Pomona College, Orientation Adventure offered three days to experience Southern California and bond with new classmates. They could "choose their own adventure," ranging from surf lessons to rock climbing, visiting the Aquarium of the Pacific to community service.

The experience has been free of charge for all new students since 1995 as part of the College's welcome to life at Pomona.

Read more about OA:
https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/09/01-orientation-adventure-bonds-new-pomona-students-shared-experiences

09/02/2026

Pomona College welcomed the Class of 2030 and new transfer students at Convocation marking the start of their Sagehen journey.

President G. Gabrielle Starr welcomed new students on behalf of the College, while ASPC President Malu Estoducto ’27 also addressed the community. This year’s keynote speaker was Professor of Economics Fernando Lozano.