Stories of Sagehen Impact

Jessica Stern’s research paper published in Child Development was named by UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Magazine as one of the most provocative and influential findings on the science of a meaningful life published in 2024.

Based in Washington, D.C., Leyth Swidan '16 works on U.S.-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations and building support for U.S. policy priorities across the Gulf. He previously completed two-year assignments in both Kuwait and Denmark.

As Prof. Robert Gaines pieces together periods of time by exploring new ground, he finds the more he learns and investigates, the more questions about the history of life he encounters.

Serena Lin ’25 is passionate about bridging the gap between people. So much so that she created a toolbox called “Uplift Notes” to bring people together in conversation.

Prof. Anne Dwyer shares why she values liberal arts education and why Sagehen philanthropy at Pomona College.

Four Pomona College students attended and participated in the 29th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP29), held Nov. 11-22 in Baku, Azerbaijan. 

Established by a gift from Trustee Emeritus Ranney E. Draper ’60 and his late wife, Priscilla, the Draper Center for Community Partnerships celebrates 15 years of community engagement and support this year. Read on to see how the center has grown.

Are you looking for some books to curl up with this winter season? Here is a selection of books published by Pomona alumni and faculty in the last half year. 

Pomona College alumni, families and friends gave a record $57 million in gifts and pledges this past fiscal year, marking a historic year of fundraising for the College. 

Mark Housley '78 shares how Pomona College gave him the freedom to wander, helped him discover a successful career in the Silicon Valley, and continues to inspire him as a lifelong learner.