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- Report cites Voter Act violations
Yakima Herald-Republic, May 8, 2008
- Whitman students schooling community
KIMA TV, May 7, 2008
- Whitman study finds Washington Latinos politically under-represented
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, May 1, 2008
- Whitman ranked in Forbes article
Forbes, Apr. 19, 2008
- Whitman student's environmental work nets honor
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, April 28, 2008
- Old times meet new at Whitman 38th annual Rennaissance Faire
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, April 28, 2008
- Sherwood Athletic Center update in full swing
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, April 28, 2008
- New facility brings three disciplines into one lab
Howard Hughes Medical Institute - Apr. 22, 2008
- Students, mentors grow together in Whitman Program
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, Mar 31, 2008
- Whitman mentor matches made carefully for longevity
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, Mar 31, 2008
- Professor Paul Apostolidis quoted in ABC News story on New York governor
ABC News - March 18, 2008
- Apostolidis interviewed by international media on politics and scandal
March 11-13, 2008
- College Talking Global Warming: Whitman College part of Focus the Nation
KVEW - January 31, 2008
- Whitman alumnus first Blind CEO of Lighthouse
Seattle Tomes - Jan. 21, 2008
- Whitman professor interviewed on National Public Radio
KUOW - Jan. 4, 2008
- Sunnyside to rework its election system due to research done by Ian
Warner ’07
Yakima Herald Republic - Jan. 2, 2008
- Former President Skotheim to Lead Occidental College
AScribe - Dec. 19, 2007
- Abbott wins Stenner scholarship
VeloNews - Dec. 13, 2007
- Whitman women host first Memorial Classic
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Dec. 6, 2007
- Walla Walla Economic Report
Seattle Business Weekly, December, 2007
- Your Colleague on the BBC News
BBC News, Nov. 15, 2007
- Smoke-Jumping Alumna Featured on NPR
Northwest Public Radio - Oct. 23, 2007
- NCAA: Mara Abbott '08 a "natural" on her way to cycling world
championship race in Stuttgart
NCAAsports.com - Sept. 27, 2007
- Chronicle of Higher Education notes Whitman's signature tradition
Chronicle of Higher Education - Sept. 12, 2007
- Mara Abbott ’08 the "chosen one" in cycling
VeloNews - Aug. 29, 2007
- Is Walla Walla "the next Napa"?
Seattle TImes - Aug. 23, 2007
- Princeton Review says Whitman has happiest students; KTEL Radio asks Tony Cabasco, dean of admission, "Why?" (Part 1) | (Part 2)
KTEL-AM - Aug. 24, 2007
- Alumna Margaret A. Chesney featured among New Women Leaders in Psychology
Monitor on Psychology - July/August, 2007
- Interview with Whitman Outdoor Program Director Brien Sheedy
KTEL-AM - July 11, 2007
- Enriquez earns full ride to Whitman
Walla Walla Union Bulletin - June 21, 2007
- Savanna Ferguson ’06 tours nation raising awareness of environmental issues and American Indian issues
The Philadelphia Inquirer - June 14, 2007
- Semester in the West: Epiphanies on the Range
High Country News - June 11, 2007
- Senior who chose Whitman over Ivy Leagues happy with her choice
Jewish Journal - May 25, 2007
- Whitman Again Named in Loren Pope's “Colleges That Change Lives”
Colleges that Change Lives - May 18, 2007
- U.S. News & World Report Again Names Whitman College One of
America’s Best 2007
U.S. News and World Report - May 18, 2007
- Whitman's Mara Abbott competes in Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships
VeloNews - May 9, 2007
- Whitman junior wins Silver City-Mogollon Road Race and takes lead on next race
VeloNews - May 3, 2007
- Choosing the right college: President Bridges gets to the heart of the matter in The Seattle Times
The Seattle Times - May 2, 2007
- Number 7! Princeton Review ranks Whitman in nation's "Top 10 Best Value Private Colleges"
The Princeton Review - April 24, 2007
- Conveying a Simple, Yet Difficult Message
Diverse Education - April 19, 2007
- Professor David Schmitz draws a blueprint for ending war
The Seattle Times - April 6, 2007
- Whitman ranked among Kiplinger's top 25 Liberal Arts Schools
Kiplinger's Magazine - March 13, 2007
- Whitman featured among "Hidden Gem" colleges
National Public Radio - Feb. 22, 2007
- Whitman senior Ian Warner participant in KUOW show on Latinos and public policy
KUOW - Feb. 20, 2007
- Whitman politics class report leads to political action in Sunnyside
Yakima Herald-Republic - Feb. 13, 2007
- White House choice Ryan Crocker '71 set to assume Iraq ambassador role
National Public Radio - Feb. 7, 2007
- Kennedy to present lecture at Whitman
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Jan. 25, 2007
- Professor David Schmitz' expert opinion on Vietnam-Iraq parallels noted in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Jan. 18, 2007
- "Plenty" magazine reveals eco predictions of history professor and "environmental pundit" Phil Brick
Plenty Magazine - Jan. 12, 2007
- "Roads Scholars" – Semester in the West
Christian Science Monitor - Jan. 10, 2007
- Whitman senior Kyle Born beats Northwest Conference record
Tacoma News-Tribune - Jan. 10, 2007
- Alumnus Ryan Crocker '71 selected as Ambassador to Iraq
New York Times - Jan. 6, 2007
- Seattle P-I editorial: Professor David Schmitz sees Tet in Iraq
Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Jan. 5, 2007
- New York Times quotes Professor David Schmitz on political affects of Hussein's execution
New York Times - Dec. 30, 2006
- Professor Mark Beck's work detailed in Seattle Times technology column
Seattle Times - Dec. 18, 2006
- Whitman students say Latinos need more political power
Walla Walla Union Bulletin - Dec. 6, 2006
- Whitman students continue groundbreaking research on Washington's Latino population
KNDO - Dec. 6, 2006
- Whitman class finds Washington Hispanics lack political representation
Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Dec. 6, 2006
- Whitman student helps AIDS victims in her community
Walla Walla Union Bulletin - Dec. 1, 2006
- Whitman Semester in the West faces up to complex environmental issues
Grist - Nov. 7, 2006
- Semester in the West redefines the field trip
NPR - Nov. 6, 2006
- Whitman's Club Latino "Shadow Day" gives local high school students a taste of college life
Walla Walla Union Bulletin - Oct. 30, 2006
- Whitman students study the west while they travel it
Salt Lake tribune - Oct. 29, 2006
- Whitman swimmers welcome new pool
Walla Walla Union Bulletin - Oct. 27, 2006
- Whitman virtual lab provides everything but the formaldehyde
New York Times - Oct. 20, 2006
- Whitman College in Chronicle's top Fulbright rankings this week
The Chronicle of Higher Education - Oct. 20, 2006
- Interest houses at Whitman College allow students to pursue their passions 24/7
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Oct. 15, 2006
- Whitman students study immigration issue up close and personal
Walla Walla Union Bulletin - Oct. 15, 2006
- A golden view from Whitman's perfect island
Seattle Times - Oct. 15, 2006
- News Tribune Ranks Whitman's Outdoor Program No. 1
News Tribune - Sept. 21, 2006
- Whitman junior attacks Portland political apathy
Corvallis Gazette-Times - September 17, 2006
- Whitman gets spotlight in CNN segment on Walla Walla
CNN - Sept. 15, 2006
- KEPR TV covers story of Whitman going green
KEPR - Sept. 15, 2006
- Student concern pumps up Whitman’s green power purchase
Pacificorp - Sept. 14, 2006
- Back to School
New York Post - Sept. 5, 2006
- Off the Beaten Path
New York Times - July 30, 2006
- Peter van Oppen '74 Opens NASDAQ Stockmarket June 12
NASDAQ - June 12, 2006
- Whitman Honors Four of its Best
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - May 16, 2006
- Different Strokes: Honolulu Newspaper Spotlights Swimmer
Honolulu Star-Bulletin - April 14, 2006
- "Leading Judges in America" Includes Michael Gillette '63
Lawdragon Winter 2006
- Filling a Mentoring Niche in Walla Walla
The Independent Leader - Spring 2006
- Whitman Featured in Portland Oregonian travel section
The Oregonian - April 2, 2006
- Whitman Featured on NPR
NPR Morning Edition - March 16, 2006
- I'm Going to College
KEPR TV, Tri-Cities - Feb. 24, 2006
- Tamales Pave Road to Mexico
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Feb. 14, 2006
- Nordic Skier Extraordinaire Draws News Media Attention
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Feb. 12, 2006
Fox Sports - Feb. 13, 2006
- Little-Known Museum at Whitman a Window to History
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Dec. 5, 2005
- Whitman Study Looks at Latino Issues
Tri-City Herald - Dec., 1, 2005
- Parents Core News Article and VOA Audio
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Nov. 26, 2005
Voice of America - Nov. 30, 2005
- Whitman College Installs 13th President
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Nov. 4, 2005
- Whitman Credited in The New York Review of Books
Volume 52, Number 17 · Nov. 3, 2005
- Astronomy Professor UJ Sofia Interviewed by "The Hindu"
The Hindu - Oct. 2, 2005
- Whitman Student Builds Future for Nicaraguan Friend
Jewish Review - Oct. 1, 2005
- Penrose Library featured in
Library Journal - Sept. 15, 2005
- Whitman Offers Spots to Displaced Students
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Sept. 6, 2005
