Pomona College alumna Dr. Marjorie E. Belknap ’47, whose career as a physician and elder-care advocate spanned decades, recently awarded her alma mater an $8.6 million bequest.
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GUEST EDITORIAL: Pomona’s culpability under International Humanitarian Law
Mike Withey PO ’68 calls for us to reflect on our current state of the world and to recognize the responsibility that we ALL have. Withey specifically identifies Pomona as complicit in our current world crisis. Calling for Pomona to take responsibility under international law, Withey argues for an academic conference and divestment.
Pitzer announces Strom Thacker PO ’88 as seventh president
After an eight-month-long search, Pitzer College selected Strom Thacker, a political scientist and Pomona College alum, as its seventh president. This is the first time Pitzer will have a graduate of the Claremont Colleges serve as its president. Thacker is also the third new 5C president since 2021, following Suzanne Keen of Scripps College and Harriet Nembhard of Harvey Mudd College.
Vowels to victory: Lorraine Harry PO ’97 wins big on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
On Oct. 5, Lorraine Harry PO ’97 got to see her name in shining lights — or rather, her name and cash winnings on an LED podium screen.
Sagehen basketball legends flourish in pro leagues
Micah Elan PZ ’20 and Daniel Rosenbaum PO ’19 now represent the Sagehens on a professional basketball court.