Pitzer News

Alumni Achievements

From the Warning Track to the Hall of Fame

Two-sport standout and hall of fame inductee Erik Munzer ’13 reflects on his Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens career, global baseball journey and the competitive edge he carries into his professional life

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College News

Sustaining Excellence in the Pool and Beyond

A new endowment is being created to support the water polo coaches behind Pomona-Pitzer’s championship success and student-athlete growth

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• Athletics
• Fundraising & Giving
• Staff

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• Sagehen Athletics

The Participant Magazine

A Page From His Undergraduate Playbook

How a Pitzer network helped Joaquin Valdez ’26 find his way as an undergrad—and break into sports media, too

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• Students
• Athletics
• Economics
• The Participant Spring 2026 Issue
• Featured

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• Sagehen Athletics
• Communications

Student Achievements

Pomona-Pitzer Swim and Dive Win Big in SCIAC 2026 Championships

The Sagehens women’s and men’s swim and dive teams pick up SCIAC Championships and individual Athlete of the Year honors.

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In the Media

Professor Shares Insights on Changing Views of U.S. at the Olympics

NPR talked to David Goldblatt, an award-winning journalist whose Pitzer courses look at the intersection of sport with politics and economics

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Student Achievements

Sagehens Announce 2026 Inductees to Hall of Fame

This year’s group includes Erik Munzer ’13, a “rare two-sport standout” from Pitzer

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• Athletics
• Alumni

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• Sagehen Athletics

Student Achievements

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

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.

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• Students

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The Participant Magazine

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

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

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• Athletics
• The Participant Spring 2026 Issue

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• Sagehen Athletics

The Participant Magazine

Pomona-Pitzer Names Danielle Lynch as New Athletic Director

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

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• The Participant Spring 2026 Issue
• Around the Mounds
• Staff

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Student Achievements

Student-Athletes in Water Polo Named 2025 Newcomer & Athlete of the Year

Two of the topmost SCIAC honors have been awarded to Pomona-Pitzer men’s water polo players Greg Moore ’27 and Jaden Winters ’29.

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• Sagehen Athletics