Pitzer College Family Association

10/10/2026

Students from across The Claremont Colleges community came together for the World Mental Health Day Celebration Carnival, hosted by Pitzer Strive 2 Thrive.

Strive 2 Thrive promotes awareness, education and support for mental health and wellness through campus events, workshops and peer engagement.

From making vision boards and visiting the petting zoo to enjoying cotton candy, popcorn and boba, students took a break from their busy schedules to unwind, connect with others and enjoy an afternoon of fun.

10/06/2026

Cue the white coat ceremony! Pitzer alumni have been accepted to med school, dentistry school, and physician associate school in 2026. Learn more: https://ow.ly/6R9c50ZSPSs

Pitzer pre-health students strive to be healthcare practitioners with a purpose. From medicine to dentistry, they bring a holistic worldview that integrates public health and advocacy for vulnerable communities. The Department of Natural Sciences (DNS) of Pitzer and Scripps Colleges helps these stud...

10/02/2026

“Nonviolence is the weapon of the strong.” 🕊️ This quote by Mahatma Gandhi is featured in a student mural that reminds us of the spirit behind the United Nations' International Day of Non-Violence.

🎨 Ceasefire (2015–16)
Selena Spier ’19
Location: Eastside of Mead Hall

10/01/2026

The Obama Foundation has awarded Sebastián Maldonado ’28 the Voyager Scholarship! He joins a cohort of student leaders launching careers in public service.

Maldonado is committed to expanding access to legal services for working-class immigrant communities. He is double majoring in Political Studies and Chicanx-Latinx Studies at Pitzer.

Created by the Obamas and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, the Voyage Scholarship’s two-year leadership program supports students who have a passion for helping others.

Learn more about Maldonado: https://ow.ly/GoxS50ZLHWJ

Sebastián Maldonado ’28 can trace his pre-law aspirations to strawberry fields in the California Central Valley. His grandfather worked in these fields as a temporary migrant laborer from Michoacán, Mexico. Witnessing people like his grandfather face injustices to this day, Maldonado strives to ...

09/24/2026

Save the Date for Family Weekend, November 6–8!

Pitzer families, we’re excited to welcome you to campus for a weekend of connection, community and celebration! Join us for special events, activities and opportunities to experience campus alongside your student.

We can’t wait to see you! 🧡

09/24/2026

Pitzer faculty, student, and staff leadership share their advice for the Class of 2030 and transfer students to thrive academically and personally. Read more in this Convocation Recap: https://ow.ly/4YUM50ZQjR9

At a time when students are being asked to navigate an increasingly complex world, the value of a liberal arts education lies not only in what students learn, but in how they learn to think, question, interpret, and engage. That idea was at the heart of Pitzer College’s Convocation ceremony in Ben...

09/23/2026

Get ready to rally!🏈🎉

Join us this Saturday for the Rivalry Rally before the Sixth Street Rivalry. Enjoy food, music, lawn games and photo ops with Cecil before heading to the game to cheer on the football team against CMS.

Rivalry Rally:
Location: Marston Quad
Time: 4:30 p.m.

Sixth Street Rivalry: Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens vs. Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) Stags
Location: Merritt Field
Time: 7 p.m.

Register at https://ow.ly/OVha50ZQKoB

09/22/2026

🏆 Rivalry Weekend is here!

Pomona-Pitzer teams are facing CMS throughout the week, with the Sixth Street Rivalry taking center stage on Saturday.

Rivalry Matchups:

Women’s Soccer vs. CMS
Wednesday, September 23 | 4 p.m.

Men’s Soccer vs. CMS
Wednesday, September 23 | 7 p.m.

Sixth Street Rivalry: Football vs. CMS
Saturday, September 26 | 7 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs. CMS
Tuesday, September 29 | 7 p.m.

Men’s Water Polo vs. CMS
Wednesday, September 30 | 7 p.m.

Catch the action, bring the energy and show your support for Pomona-Pitzer all week long!

09/21/2026

Applications for Spring 2027 Pitzer in Nepal are due October 1!

For Madison Wilson ’26, studying abroad in Nepal was an opportunity to move beyond observing a new culture and begin becoming part of it. After studying abroad in Kathmandu, Wilson continued the journey with The Fulbright Program, focusing on a research project in Nepal.

“I felt like I had walked through a barrier — like I was no longer just observing Kathmandu but beginning to be part of it.”

Through language immersion, homestays, community engagement, and independent research, Pitzer in Nepal gives students the opportunity to learn through meaningful experiences in and beyond the classroom.

Ready to make Nepal part of your student's next chapter?

📅 Apply by October 1.
🔗 Learn more about the program and apply at https://www.pitzer.edu/offices/study-abroad/programs/pitzer-programs/pitzer-nepal-semester-program

09/18/2026

What if your student’s next classroom was in Italy? 🇮🇹✈️

For students considering study abroad, the Pitzer in Italy program offers the opportunity to experience Italian culture beyond the classroom. Program Directors Franca Mora and Elena Feboli share what makes the program unique, from immersive learning and host family living to becoming part of the local community in Parma.

Spring 2027 applications are due October 1.

Learn more about the Pitzer in Italy program by visiting

Experience everyday life in Parma through language, community engagement, and interdisciplinary study