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Alumni Achievements

Pitzer Alum Selected as a 2025–26 Obama Foundation Leader

The Obama Foundation recognizes Pitzer alum Kepa Barrett ’17 for his role as a caretaker of youth, the environment, and Hawaiian culture.

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• Alumni
• Sustainability
• Climate & Environment

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Making 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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• Alumni
• Books

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Diana Bob ’02 and Dixinyao (Moonlight) Zhu ’17 Named 2025 Alumni Award Recipients

Embracing Pitzer's core values and supporting underserved communities in the U.S. and China were key factors in their selection as this year’s recipients.

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Michele Siqueiros ’95 Named CEO of L.A. Local News Initiative

Pitzer College alum and trustee Michele Siqueiros ’95 transitions from education advocacy to supporting independent, community-based news in Los Angeles.

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• Alumni

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Artist and Curator Casts Light (and Shade) on Art

Pitzer alum Elizabeth Faraci ’93 breaks conventions as an artist and art consultant to tell stories, build community, and recreate physical spaces.

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• Art
• Arts & Culture
• Alumni

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Music in Activism

Mother and son Pitzer alumni duo Ellen Harper ’87 and Peter Harper ’96 discuss family heritage, folk music, and community engagement during a book talk.

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• Alumni
• Events

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Unexpected Politics of Immigrant Healthcare

As Cesar Vargas Nuñez ’14 joins CMC’s faculty this fall, he discusses how his experience as an immigrant from a low-income background inspires his research and teaching.

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• Alumni
• Political Studies
• Politics

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How to Become a Giant Panda Specialist

Pitzer alum Jana Biedenweg ’20 oversees the welfare of the first giant pandas to come to the U.S. in two decades, putting her passion for biology and wildlife conservation into practice.

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• Alumni
• Biology
• Sustainability
• Science

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Alumni With Passions for Health and Educational Equity Named 2024 Alumni Award Recipients

Pitzer College announces the selection of Susan Warren ’78 P’01 as the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and Cesar Vargas Nuñez ’14 as the 2024 Young Alumni Achievement Award recipient. 

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• Awards
• Alumni
• Health
• Education

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Irvine Foundation Presents Leadership Award to Michele Siqueiros ’95 for Her Educational Access Advocacy

Michele Siqueiros ’95, president of The Campaign for College Opportunity, has received a 2024 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award recognizing her statewide impact on expanding college access. The honor includes a $350,000 grant to support her organization’s advocacy and research efforts.

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• Community Engagement

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