states and five countries. Pitzer's sixth president, Melvin L. Oliver, was the first African American to lead any of the five Claremont Colleges.
=== Presidents ===
John W. Atherton (1963–1970)
Robert H. Atwell (1970–1978)
Frank L. Ellsworth (1979–1991)
Marilyn Chapin Massey (1992–2002)
Laura Skandera Trombley (2002–2015)
Thomas Poon (2015–2016, acting and interim)
Melvin L. Oliver (2016–2022)
Jill A. Klein (2022–2023, interim)
Strom C. Thacker (2023–present)
== Campus ==
Pitzer's campus is in Claremont, California, covering an area of approximately 35 acres (14 ha). The campus is located approximately 10 mi (16 km) west of LA/Ontario International Airport and Los Angeles can be accessed via Metrolink. Access to campus is also provided via Interstate 10 and Interstate 210. The campus comprises sixteen buildings, including five residence halls. West and East Halls earned Platinum LEED certification when they opened 2012.
The Pitzer College campus occupies the northeast corner of the Claremont Colleges property, …
