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In the MediaCBS News Features Robert Redford’s Legacy at Pitzer’s Conservancy
At Pitzer’s Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability, CBS News talks to Miriam Hafkin ’28 and Conservancy Director Susan Phillips.
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- Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California
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College NewsRobert Redford, Namesake of Pitzer College’s Sustainability Conservancy, Dies at 89
Actor and director Robert Redford leaves a legacy of environmentalism that includes his involvement with Pitzer’s Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability and related initiatives.
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- Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California
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Faculty AchievementsInnovating in Chemistry: Wenzel Lab Awarded $250,000 NSF Grant
The award will support several student researchers in a project aimed at unlocking inexpensive ways to develop critically important chemical compounds
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- Department of Natural Sciences
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EventsMCSI Series Explores Evolution of Paying Attention
In the fall 2025 lecture series, Pitzer’s Munroe Center for Social Inquiry (MCSI) investigates the concept of “attention” through nature, science, philosophy, technology, art, and more.
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- Munroe Center for Social Inquiry (MCSI)
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Faculty AchievementsNew Faculty in the Humanities and STEM Keep Their Eyes on Timely Issues
Pitzer College welcomes six tenure-track faculty for the 2025-26 academic year; the College also celebrates the promotion of several current faculty.
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Faculty AchievementsWashington Post Spotlights Keeley on Conspiracies
Professor of Philosophy Brian Keeley introduced conspiracy theories into the field of philosophy; now the Post asked for his help in understanding why these theories thrive in U.S. politics
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College NewsPitzer Welcomes New Students for 2025-26 School Year
The College’s new arrivals include first-years, transfers, and members of the New Resources Program
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Student AchievementsSagehen Athletics Scores High in 2025 Academic Rankings
Along with excellence from the court to the field, Pomona-Pitzer’s student-athletes achieved high GPAs and other academic honors during 2024–25.
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- Sagehen Athletics
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Alumni AchievementsMaking an “Obra Maestra” That Matters
Children’s author and Pitzer alumna Nydia Armendia-Sánchez ’02 has found her voice in a blend of English and Spanish.
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College NewsPitzer College Hosts Residency for Artists Affected by Eaton Fire
The Pepper Family Foundation gives Pitzer College a $20,000 grant to support a summer residency for four local artists to access resources at The Claremont Colleges.
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- Pitzer College Art Galleries