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  1. a group of students and faculty pose at the costa rica summer institute
    College News

    Investing in Students and Their Experiences

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    3p Nick Owchar

    Emeriti Professors Establish Endowment to Expand Opportunities in Costa Rica Summer Health Program

    News Topics

    Organization

    • Study Abroad and International Programs
  2. a student in a blue and white and orange tank top and blue shorts runs in a race with competitors in the background
    Student Achievements

    Turning Health Challenges to Advocacy: Pitzer Student-Athlete Receives CalHOPE Courage Award

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    3p Bridgette Ramirez

    Kirk Lord ’28, a member of Pomona-Pitzer men’s track and field team, has earned an award honoring his leadership, community advocacy, and resilience amid health challenges.

    News Topics

    Organization

    • Sagehen Athletics
  3. A closeup of the the Pitzer College bronze plaque on the stone pillar of the Pitzer Gate
    In the Media

    Washington Post Cites Pitzer Alum & Professor’s Research in Medical Marijuana Debate

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    Is medical marijuana helpful or hiding deeper issues? The Washington Post references Pitzer alum Jared Weisman ’20 and Professor Marcus Rodriguez’s study in an op-ed.

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  4. headshot of stella stringer with bamboo in the background
    Student Achievements

    Changing the System From Inside

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    3p Nick Owchar

    Stella Stringer ’26 Will Take her Investment Banking Experience and Apply It to Global Sustainability Challenges

  5. headshot of Robbie Figueroa '17
    Alumni Achievements

    Robbie Figueroa ’17 Creates Impact in the Fintech Space

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    3p Nick Owchar

    Alum’s Fintech Company Serving Spanish-Speaking Consumers Acquired for $40 Million

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  6. Natasha Yen stands on a hiking trail at Lion’s Head mountain with a backdrop of low-hanging clouds settling over the peaks.
    College News

    A Nuanced View of Southern Africa and the World: ‘We Are in it Together’

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    3p Bridgette Ramirez

    Pitzer’s study abroad program in Botswana and South Africa equips students to live out intercultural understanding through homestays, language learning, and independent projects.

    News Topics

    Organization

    • Study Abroad and International Programs
  7. students play a water polo game
    Student Achievements

    Sports Replay: Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens Win Big in Fall 2025

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    3p Bridgette Ramirez

    Pomona-Pitzer picked up national championships and SCIAC athlete and newcomer of the year recognitions in cross-country, water polo, and soccer.

    News Topics

    Organization

    • Sagehen Athletics
  8. Danielle Lynch stands in front of a field at Pomona College
    College News

    Pomona-Pitzer Names Danielle Lynch as New Athletic Director

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    Lynch Brings a Wealth of Experience in Collegiate Athletics to Her New Role With the Sagehens

    News Topics

    Organization

    • Sagehen Athletics
  9. headshot of Aaron Leconte superimposed over an images of fireflies on a dark background
    Faculty Achievements

    Fireflies & Medicine: Professor Aaron Leconte Awarded $503,298 NIH Grant

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    3p Bridgette Ramirez

    Aaron Leconte and his students in the Department of Natural Sciences of Pitzer and Scripps Colleges are researching a firefly enzyme’s potential as a biotech tool for human health.

    News Topics

    Organization

    • Department of Natural Sciences
  10. A closeup of the the Pitzer College bronze plaque on the stone pillar of the Pitzer Gate
    College News

    Pitzer College Board of Trustees Approves New Strategic Vision to Guide the Next Decade

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    Pitzer’s new strategic vision positions the College to lead in environmental sustainability, justice education, and student success as a liberal arts institution.

    News Topics

    Organization

    • Office of the President
    • Board of Trustees