Pitzer News

Congressperson Mondaire Jones Selected as Pitzer College’s 2021 Commencement Keynote Speaker

Congressperson Mondaire Jones (D-New York), a lifelong advocate for civil rights and civil liberties, will deliver the keynote address at Pitzer College’s virtual 2021 Commencement on Saturday, May 15.

The Princeton Review Dubs Pitzer a 2021 Best Value College

Pitzer College continues to garner top rankings among the nation’s liberal arts colleges for its value, commitment to the environment, and “making an impact.”

Tongva Elder and long-time Pitzer teacher Julia Bogany memorialized in the Los Angeles Times

Julia Bogany, venerated Tongva elder who fought for her tribe’s recognition, dies —Los Angeles Times

Pitzer College is mentioned in Los Angeles Times article about students and their increased admission choices

Now the tables are turned and students get to accept or reject colleges such as UCLA and USC —Los Angeles Times

News Topics

• Students

An Academic Influencer: Pitzer Ranks #31 on New Best Liberal Arts Colleges List

Pitzer College was ranked #31 on the 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and Universities of 2021 list released by Academic Influence, a new college rankings site run by a team of academics and data scientists.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation features the Pitzer Inside-Out Pathway-to-BA program

"Bachelor’s degree program begins at the California Rehabilitation Center" —California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

Organization

• Justice Education Center at the Claremont Colleges

The Optimist Daily profiles Pitzer Inside-Out Pathway-to-BA program

"Pitzer launches US’ first bachelor’s program for incarcerated individuals" —Optimist Daily

Organization

• Justice Education Center at the Claremont Colleges

Pitzer Inside-Out Pathway-to-BA featured on KPCC’s All Things Considered

"Inside-Out Program Helps Inmates Earn Bachelor" —KPCC

Organization

• Justice Education Center at the Claremont Colleges

Pitzer’s Inside-Out Pathway-to-BA Featured on NBC Southern California

"Inmates Can Work on Getting Bachelors' Degrees Virtually Alongside Students" —NBC Southern California

Organization

• Justice Education Center at the Claremont Colleges

Inside Higher Ed Reports on Pitzer’s Launch of B.A. Program for Incarcerated Students

"Pitzer Launches B.A. for Incarcerated Students" —Inside Higher Ed

Organization

• Justice Education Center at the Claremont Colleges