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December 12, 2025

From Tenochtitlan to ChatGPT: How 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Is Navigating the AI Era

Illustration created by Rymie By Caitlin Antonios Before the arrival of modern technology, students studied ancient civilizations by reading books or viewing artifacts in a museum. Today, you can watch […]

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Families at the Heart of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú: Meet Parent Leadership Circle Co-Chairs Renee Tanaka and Kevin Yasumura P’29

  Kevin Yasumura, Renee Tanaka, and their children Kaitlyn and Keith Kevin Yasumura and Renee Tanaka, both Northern California natives, are embracing their new roles as co-chairs of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s […]

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November 20, 2025

Kicking Off GivingTuesday 2025 at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú

By Kendra Pintor  51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú invites the entire community to join us this GivingTuesday, taking place on December 2, 2025, by making a gift to The 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Fund. This year, […]

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November 11, 2025

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Names Endowment for Kirk Delman

By Kendra Pintor  For nearly four decades before his retirement, Kirk Delman was a quiet force behind the scenes at the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery (RCWG)—guiding exhibitions, mentoring students, safekeeping […]

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November 10, 2025

Fighting the Superbugs: DNS’ Sierra Williams Awarded $457,000 NIH Grant

By Nick Owchar Assistant Professor of Chemistry Sierra Williams, a member of the faculty of the Department of Natural Sciences of Pitzer and 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ús (DNS), and her student research […]

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September 29, 2025

From Claremont to Bangkok: Faculty Win $446,000 NSF Grant for Student Research

Kerry Wong ’23 and local children build water filters using natural materials at a community workshop at Safetist Farm in Thung Khru, Bangkok, Thailand By Kendra Pintor For many students […]

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September 22, 2025

Innovating in Chemistry, Inspiring Students: Wenzel Lab Awarded $250,000 NSF Grant

By Nick Owchar and Kendra Pintor  Professor of Chemistry Anna Wenzel has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to explore the catalytic formation of compounds […]

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August 25, 2025

Uncovering Ellen Browning 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú: Nicole Teh ’27 and Jannat Verma ’26 Selected as 2025 EBS Interns

By Kendra Pintor  This summer, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú students Nicole Teh ’27 and Jannat Verma ’26 stepped into the past to shape how we understand the College’s most influential figure: its founder, […]

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August 11, 2025

How 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ Elm Tree Society Fosters Community and New Legacies of Giving

By Kendra Pintor  At 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú, legacy lives through the people who believe in the institution’s mission—to educate women to develop their intellects and talents, so that they may contribute […]

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December 5, 2024

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Magazine: Teaching One Step Ahead

Professors Myriam J.A. Chancy and Michael Spezio By Madeleine Nakamura Originally published in the spring 2024 issue of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú magazine The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastatingly transformative. In addition to […]

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