When the CBS California Governor’s Debate came to Pomona, students were at the center of the experience. Watch their stories and see what it was like behind the scenes at Bridges Auditorium. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfqyyx7pb2Q

Prof. Mietek Boduszyński @MietekB pens this piece in Just Security. https://www.justsecurity.org/139687/americas-democratic-renewal-poland-lessons/

Do you know the inspiring place where Prof. Jonathan Lethem lived? https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/05/26/books/review/author-towns-quiz.html

Poets & Writers talks to Tom Lin '18 about his second book Babylon, South Dakota. https://www.pw.org/content/ten_questions_for_tom_lin

Listen to (or read about) why an economist recommended Pomona. https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/05/25/when-students-let-an-economist-pick-their-college

The Boston Herald Features Jale Bruml '15. https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/05/24/mlb-notes-new-red-sox-scouting-director-gearing-up-for-first-draft/

The student-run Luddite Club promotes a healthy approach to technology for Pomona College students and others at The Claremont Colleges. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/05/15-luddite-club-promotes-healthy-alternatives-social-media

Congrats to Chau Vu '26 and kudos to Prof. Alexandra Papoutsaki. https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/education/vietnamese-coding-prodigy-wins-fully-funded-phd-offers-from-harvard-princeton-and-columbia-5074691.html

Pomona College recognized Tricia Avant and Juanita Davalos at the annual year-end staff luncheon for their distinguished service to the community. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/05/22-tricia-avant-and-juanita-davalos-win-2026-distinguished-staff-award

The Pomona College President's Sustainability Fund supported nine student-led projects spring semester. They tackled issues such as dining hall food waste and automatic lighting in residence halls. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/05/20-students-use-presidents-sustainability-grants-campus-innovation

Take a listen as Prof. Char Miller speaks on LAist. https://laist.com/news/socal-fires-la-city-street-light-funding-new-exhibit-on-comic-books-the-immigrant-gut

The Daily Bulletin covers Pomona's commencement. https://www.dailybulletin.com/2026/05/19/pomona-colleges-2026-graduation-is-a-jubliant-celebration/

Seven Pomona faculty members received the 2026 Wig Distinguished Professor Award at Commencement for their excellence in teaching, commitment to students, and service to the College and the community. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/05/21-seven-faculty-members-win-wig-award-excellence-teaching

Prof. Char Miller is a guest on "On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti." https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2026/05/18/is-trump-taking-a-chainsaw-to-the-forest-service

Prof. J Finley was the keynote speaker for Hampshire College this year. https://gazettenet.com/2026/05/17/let-this-day-be-all-about-joy-hampshire-colleges-final-spring-commencement-honors-class-of-2026/

Prof. Sara Sadhwani comments in The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/16/spencer-pratt-los-angeles-mayor

Pomona College’s Commencement ceremony May 17 capped off a weekend of celebrations. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/05/19-commencement-celebrates-and-inspires-class-2026

Today, we celebrated the Class of 2026 at Pomona College Commencement—recognizing years of hard work, discovery, friendship and growth. Congratulations to our newest alumni.

As Commencement approaches on May 17, we highlight six members of the Class of 2026. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/05/14-six-members-class-2026-reflect-their-time-pomona

Staff from U.S. Rep. Norma Torres’ office visited Pomona College for a reception honoring the students, faculty and staff who helped make the CBS California Governor’s Debate at Bridges Auditorium possible.

With help from classmates, Tania Rachidi ’27 organized the College’s first Pacific Conference, examining U.S.-China relations through panels that focused on building connections. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/05/08-new-initiative-connects-pomona-students-and-faculty-china

Prof. Sara Sadhwani comments, "This is the new era of campaigning. Social media has changed the game." https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-13/social-media-videos-take-center-stage-in-la-mayoral-campaign

Stephanie Granobles ’27 has been named a 2026 Truman Scholar, one of 55 college juniors across the country selected for the premier graduate scholarship for aspiring public service leaders. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/05/05-stephanie-granobles-27-awarded-truman-scholarship

Prof. Char Miller weighs in in this investigative article. https://www.propublica.org/article/texas-lawmakers-flooding-protections

Josh Crowley ’27 has been named a Phi Beta Kappa 2026 Key into Public Service scholar. The award recognizes 20 undergraduates who have interest in careers in government service. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/05/04-josh-crowley-27-named-phi-beta-kappa-key-public-service-scholar

Pomona students had behind-the-scenes and on-screen roles for Tuesday’s gubernatorial debate at historic Bridges Auditorium. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/05/01-monumental-gubernatorial-debate-leaves-lasting-impact-pomona-college-students

This week, we welcomed the Spring 2026 Pomona-Pitzer Athletics Hall of Fame inductees, outstanding Sagehens whose impact continues to define Pomona-Pitzer Athletics. Join us in celebrating this year’s class and the generations of excellence they represent.

Pomona sophomores declared their majors in style at the inaugural Declaration Day. After officially joining their new academic families, Sagehens celebrated at a reception on Marston Quad. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/04/30-inaugural-declaration-day-pomona-celebrates-major-college-milestone

Did you miss the CBS California Governor's Debate held at Pomona College last night? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY22IQmUxY4

Pomona College hosted the CBS California Governor's Debate. The candidates discussed the state's most pressing issues. President G. Gabrielle Starr examines where human intelligence surpasses AI capabilities and more. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/04/28-how-human-intelligence-can-succeed-ai-era

Today’s the day. California’s top gubernatorial candidates face off tonight at Pomona College for the CBS California Governor’s Debate. Live at 5:30 p.m. PDT. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/1ikN8crwsFM

California’s top candidates for governor meet tonight at Bridges Auditorium for a nonpartisan debate. Live at 5:30 p.m. PDT. The CBS California Governor’s Debate begins at 5:30 p.m. PDT. More: https://www.pomona.edu/2026-debate

Prof. Arely Zimmerman discusses how recent immigration policies, and California’s response to those policies, have impacted the state economically, educationally and politically. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/04/24-how-immigration-policies-and-advocacy-impact-california

Eight candidates have confirmed their participation in tomorrow’s gubernatorial debate—the most inclusive debate of the 2026 race for California governor. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/04/27-eight-candidates-confirmed-gubernatorial-debate-pomona-college

Ahead of the California governor's debate at Pomona, Prof. Benjamin Keim explains what our methods for assessing officeholders have in common with those of ancient Athenians. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/04/16-participation-debate-and-community-exploring-ancient-democratic-values-modern-society

Economics Professor Bowman Cutter discusses California's housing market and policies that could make renting and homeownership more affordable ahead of the April 28 gubernatorial debate at Pomona College. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/04/16-how-california-can-make-housing-more-affordable

Take a listen as Prof. Char Miller discusses why public lands matter. https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/local/we-must-save-the-us-forest-service-from-the-doge-chainsaws#

Prof. Sara Masland helps explain Borderline Personality Disorder in the New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/well/mind/bpd-borderline-personality-disorder.html

The Claremont Courier reports on Prof. Sara Sadhwani and Campus Production Manager Matt Pavey's roles in the upcoming debate at Pomona. https://claremont-courier.com/latest-news/all-eyes-on-claremont-as-pomona-college-preps-for-gubernatorial-debate-88034/

Ahead of the California gubernatorial debate on April 28 hosted at Pomona, Kamil Lungu ’20, an energy policy expert, shares how new technologies can help increase the supply of clean energy. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/04/21-clean-energy-new-developments-make-it-cheaper-and-more-reliable

"This definitely throws this race into even more volatility, creates a huge vacuum," says Prof. Sara Sadhwani. https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/xavier-becerra-surges-in-poll-after-eric-swalwell-drops-out-of-california-governors-race/

Pomona College juniors Charles Brainin ’27 and Ryan Mooney ’27 have been awarded the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/04/20-charles-brainin-27-and-ryan-mooney-27-receive-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship

Read about Jennifer Doudna '85 and her chemistry classes at Pomona. https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/three-chemistry-nobel-laureates-shared-their-failures-and-how-they-overcame-them/4023304.article

Thanks to a new agreement alongside partners in The Claremont Colleges, Pomona will soon be transitioning to 100% zero-emission renewable electricity. https://www.pomona.edu/administration/president/statements/posts/major-advance-toward-carbon-neutrality

Nine candidates vying to become the next governor of California have been invited to a gubernatorial debate at Pomona College on Tuesday, April 28. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/04/20-pomona-college-host-largest-gubernatorial-debate-2026-race

Ryan Long ’21 threw two scoreless innings for Great Britain in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Pomona alumnus and Baltimore Orioles farmhand began his sixth minor league season this month. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/04/07-ryan-long-21-returns-international-stage-world-baseball-classic

Prof. Sara Masland examines existing barriers to accessing mental health services, the risks associated with using AI as a therapist and the importance of early intervention. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/04/13-how-california-can-improve-access-mental-health-services

.@PostGuam features Dina Soriano '29/ https://www.postguam.com/sports/local/valedictorian-shieh-scholar-dina-soriano-finishes-ironman-70-3-oceanside/article_1eb1b9c8-4417-4632-9c09-8bb0e86042db.html

President G. Gabrielle Starr pens this piece, explaining what to look for when hiring in an AI-driven economy. https://www.business-reporter.co.uk/management/managing-the-entry-level-jobs-crisis

Over spring break, 11 Pomona sophomores visited industry sites throughout Los Angeles County and networked with alumni and other professionals as part of the Smart Start Career Fellows Program. https://www.pomona.edu/news/2026/04/07-pomona-sophomores-explore-career-pathways-over-spring-break