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Professor Gary Smith standing in front of a white wall with arms folded across chest. — Economics Professor Gary Smith Warns About AI Bubble
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Mac Barnett on stage holding one of his picture books — Mac Barnett ’04 Named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
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Gabby Herzig smiles on the golf course. — The Athletic’s Gabby Herzig ’21 is a Rising Star in Golf Journalism
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In Memoriam: Emerita Professor of Religious Studies Margaret “Peggy” Dornish

Monday, January 22, 2024

Margaret (“Peggy”) Dornish, emerita professor of religious studies, died in San Marcos, California, on December 27 at the age of 89.

Sagehens cross country team hoists championship trophy

Sagehen Seniors Cap Unconventional Cross Country Careers with Second National Championship

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Several runners on ��AV-Pitzer's men's cross country team raced independently as first-year Sagehens at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. As seniors this fall, they captured the program's third NCAA title in four years.

Diana Castellanos '24 holds Eric the moss ball.

Sustainability Office Initiative Finds ��AV Students’ Plants A Home For The Holidays

Monday, December 11, 2023

Diana Castellanos '24 created the Plant Babysitters Club last year for ��AV students who needed someone to care for their plants during winter break. In its second year, nearly 40 faculty and staff have signed up to help.

Zoë Batterman ’24 Wins National Undergraduate Mathematics Prize

Friday, November 17, 2023

Zoë Batterman ’24 has been awarded the 2024 Alice T. Schafer Prize for Excellence in Mathematics by an Undergraduate Woman by the Association for Women in Mathematics.

Eleanor Birrell on privacy regulation background

Computer Science Professor Eleanor Birrell Receives NSF Grant to Study Privacy Regulations

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

A recent $750,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will help Eleanor Birrell explore privacy regulation that would require companies to handle personal information in the best interests of the people involved.

Students sit around table inside classroom.

Exploring New and Revised Courses This Fall at ��AV

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Dozens of new and revised courses were added to ��AV's curriculum this fall semester. Four professors explain how their respective classes will prepare students for life after ��AV.

Montage of vintage posters for music events

Early Rock ‘n’ Roll Era in the City of ��AV to Get Replay in Multimedia Exhibit and Events

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

A new exhibit organized by ��AV Associate Professor of History Tomás Summers Sandoval at the dA Center for the Arts in the city of ��AV will spotlight the local music scene in 1955-75 through recordings, videos, photos and memorabilia.