Each day, Sagehens are making a difference on campus, in their communities and around the world. Giving back isn’t just an idea at Pomona; it’s what we do. We hope you enjoy reading these stories of Sagehens making an impact.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
A $1 million gift from the Timken Foundation will restore the ceiling mural in the Mabel Shaw Bridges Music Auditorium, the historic venue affectionately known as “Big Bridges," as the auditorium approaches its centennial in 2031.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
As its centennial approaches in 2031, Bridges Auditorium is preparing for what comes next — preserving its character while welcoming a new century.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Six outstanding Sagehens were recognized over Alumni Weekend, April 30-May 3, for their professional achievements and longtime service to Pomona College by the Alumni Board.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Dr. Peter Caldwell ’61, a physician, author and endurance athlete, has received the 2026 Blaisdell Distinguished Alumni Award, honoring his life of service through medicine and storytelling.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Dr. Pamela Schaff is one of this year's Blaisdell Distinguished Alumni Award honorees, recognized for her lasting impact across the humanities and medicine. Read more about her interdisciplinary work in the humanities and medicine.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
International Relations has existed as its own discipline at Pomona College since the 1960s, emerging at about the same time that the Oldenborg Center was founded. Read more about the history of International Relations at Pomona.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Anne Bages’ career at Pomona College began with a coin flip, and turned into a 44-year career helping shape two defining parts of the College’s history: the rise of women’s athletics and the enduring legacy of the Oldenborg Center.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Pomona College’s first-ever Student-Alumni merchandise design competition brought together Sagehens in a creative collaboration paying tribute to campus life and honoring the 60-year legacy of the Oldenborg Center.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Pomona College sophomore Jocelyn Cho ’28 reflects on life in Oldenborg and is surprised by how meaningful the language immersion became. After nearly a year there, saying goodbye feels bittersweet.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Guy Lohman ’71 was there when Pomona’s famous “Chirp!” took flight. Now, he is this year's Alumni Distinguished Service Award recipient, honoring his unheralded, selfless and direct service to the College over a sustained period of time.