Join Pembrokian alumnus, Glenn Fine (1979, PPE), as he covers his career as former Inspector General for the US Departments of Justice and Defence, as well as the issues he encountered in these roles, including; investigating abuses to immigrant detainees after the 9/11 attacks; investigating corruption in the Federal Bureau of Prisons; the need for […]

  On Thursday, May 5th Pembroke hosted renowned author, journalist, academic, investor, and Pembrokian, Walter Isaacson for a conversation and Q&A regarding his latest biography The Code Breaker.  This in-college event was also live-streamed for Pembrokians around the globe. It was a fascinating talk.  Just in case you missed it, you can view it here.

To complement his insightful biographies of Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, and Ben Franklin, Walter Isaacson ’74 has authored The Code Breaker— an in-depth account of the life and career of scientist Jennifer Doudna, co-creator of CRISPR and the 2020 winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.   Walter’s biography is already receiving wonderful, advance reviews and […]

The leadership ranks of the Pembroke College Foundation are all the stronger with the recent addition of Marc Mezvinsky ’00 to the Executive Committee.  Marc graciously accepted the newly created role of Vice President, the first in our foundation’s history. When Marc isn’t chasing private equity deals for TPG’s Tech Adjacencies fund, he can be […]

“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” — Oprah Winfrey The intangible power of Pembroke has always resided in it’s uniquely “jolly”, earnest, authentic, multifaceted community. Help Pembroke harness this power and tap back into it yourself by volunteering to become a MENTOR. It’s easy.  All you have to […]

Season’s Greetings We know that some American alumni would like to become a part of the new College History that is being prepared for our 400th Anniversary in 2024. To be listed in the volume as an Early Subscriber, please order your copy here. If you would like to tax-efficiently support the College’s future through […]

Less than one hour ago, President-elect Joe Biden made a historic announcement, declaring that Pembroke’s own Pete Buttigieg ’05 would be joining his administration as Secretary of Transportation.  Congratulations Pete! Biden praised Buttigieg as someone who has the “vision of a next generation leader, with the experience and the temperament to lead change today.” President-elect […]

Come one, come all! Ring in the holiday season with Pembroke — streamed LIVE from the Damon Wells Chapel. Listen to a special holiday address from the college’s new Master, Sir Ernest Ryder. Sing along with Pembroke’s Choristers — drawn from Christ Church Cathedral School. Enjoy readings from alumni, staff and current students. This uniquely Pembroke […]

You’re invited. 🙂 Pembroke College is hosting a panel of prominent political commentators and practitioners to discuss of the U.S. election on Friday November 20, 2020 at 3:00 pm EST, broadcast via ZOOM. The all-star panel, organized by the Pembroke College Foundation, will feature U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME); and three Pembrokians: former U.S. Ambassador […]

If you have a spare 30 minutes, please watch a recording of last weekend’s Q&A with Sir Ernest Ryder. His energy and “feel” for Pembroke is palpable….and exciting to see. Good luck Sir Ernest.  We wish you all the best as you lead Pembroke through this challenging period in Pembroke’s history…and can’t wait to see […]