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Nestled at the foot of the Blue Mountains in Walla Walla, Washington, you’ll find a place like no other. Whitman College is a top-tier liberal arts school with accomplished and friendly faculty and passionate and curious students. Here, you can find endless support and opportunities in and outside the classroom—becoming your best self.

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60+
Majors
1:1
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What Makes Whitman Remarkable

From the moment you arrive on our beautiful campus, you’ll belong to a community that challenges you, supports you and wants the best for you. You’ll matter here—and you’ll make a difference.

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Majors & Areas of Study

Psychology Major Degree
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Psychology

If you’re curious about the complexity of human behavior, Psychology may be a good major for you. Through critical analysis and creative scientific studies, Whitman College’s Psychology program offers amazing insights into why we humans do what we do. As you earn your bachelor’s degree in Psychology, you’ll experience hands-on projects and wide-ranging exploratory discussions—and gain original research skills working with faculty who are experts in their fields of study. All this will prepare you for a meaningful career that can improve people’s lives.

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Gabe W., Junior

My favorite thing about Whitman is going to sound pretty cheesy and broad, but I like the culture. It feels like a safe place for students to really try new things and become passionate in all sorts of different things. There is definitely a level of competition because it’s a very good school, but there’s also, everywhere you go, just a culture of support and really helping each other which I think is probably pretty unique to Whitman.  

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Fall 2023

Whitman Magazine

Enjoy our Fall 2023 edition of Whitman Magazine. Read stories from the Whitman College community, including new student programming, scholarly achievements and a spotlight on this year's Commencement speaker.

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New Fields of Study for Today’s Students
Whitman Stories

New Fields of Study for Today’s Students

Now more than ever, the world needs thinkers, leaders, innovators who can face the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century—with knowledge and tools, vigor and ethics. That’s why an ever-evolving strategic priority for Whitman College is a commitment to the liberal arts and to shaping a dynamic curriculum that can respond to these needs.

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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists publishes Shampa Biswas’s ‘Oppenheimer’ Op-Ed

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists publishes Shampa Biswas’s ‘Oppenheimer’ Op-Ed

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Whitman College Partners with The Posse Foundation to Recruit Students

Whitman College Partners with The Posse Foundation to Recruit Students

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Grants & Fellowships Give Students Global Opportunities

Grants & Fellowships Give Students Global Opportunities

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Whitman Alumna’s Gift Will Provide Housing Support for Faculty & Staff

Whitman Alumna’s Gift Will Provide Housing Support for Faculty & Staff

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Rooted in Respect: Words of Wisdom from Amber Ebarb ’03

Rooted in Respect: Words of Wisdom from Amber Ebarb ’03

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Professor Brit Moss Nurtures a Love of Research

Professor Brit Moss Nurtures a Love of Research

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Three Whitties Named 2023 NSF Fellows

Three Whitties Named 2023 NSF Fellows

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Spain Bound! Alex Feller ’22 Awarded Fulbright Scholarship

Spain Bound! Alex Feller ’22 Awarded Fulbright Scholarship

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True Chemistry: How Aaron Lefohn ’97 Found His Calling in Tech

True Chemistry: How Aaron Lefohn ’97 Found His Calling in Tech

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Whitman College Highlighted in The New York Times for Its Financial Aid Transparency

Whitman College Highlighted in The New York Times for Its Financial Aid Transparency

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A Winding Path to Whitman

A Winding Path to Whitman

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Whitman Creates New Ethics & Society Major

Whitman Creates New Ethics & Society Major

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Construction Underway for Baseball Clubhouse at Borleske Stadium

Construction Underway for Baseball Clubhouse at Borleske Stadium

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Nishtha Rajbhandari ’24 Awarded Projects for Peace Grant

Nishtha Rajbhandari ’24 Awarded Projects for Peace Grant

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2023 Senior Thesis Art Show Looks ‘Through It All’

2023 Senior Thesis Art Show Looks ‘Through It All’

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Coming Together for Whitman’s 137th Commencement

Coming Together for Whitman’s 137th Commencement

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CFO Peter Harvey ’84 Retires After 34 Years

CFO Peter Harvey ’84 Retires After 34 Years

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Whitman College Prepares for 2023 Commencement Weekend

Whitman College Prepares for 2023 Commencement Weekend

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Q&A: Fast 5 With a Youth Climate Activist

Q&A: Fast 5 With a Youth Climate Activist

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Whitman Reaffirms Its Commitment to Diversity

Whitman Reaffirms Its Commitment to Diversity

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Class of 2024 Chemistry Major Named Goldwater Scholar

Class of 2024 Chemistry Major Named Goldwater Scholar

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Whitman College Alum, Dr. David May, Named New President of Bellevue College

Whitman College Alum, Dr. David May, Named New President of Bellevue College

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Whitman Receives $10 Million in Gifts Toward Harvey Hall and Student Village

Whitman Receives $10 Million in Gifts Toward Harvey Hall and Student Village

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The Warmest of Welcomes for Whitman College’s Dr. Sarah Bolton

The Warmest of Welcomes for Whitman College’s Dr. Sarah Bolton

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New Appointment Strengthens Ties with CTUIR

New Appointment Strengthens Ties with CTUIR

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Amber Ebarb ’03 to Deliver 2023 Commencement Address

Amber Ebarb ’03 to Deliver 2023 Commencement Address

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Presidential Installation Will Be a Historic & Celebratory Event

Presidential Installation Will Be a Historic & Celebratory Event

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Whitman College Names New Director of Penrose Library

Whitman College Names New Director of Penrose Library

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Seattle Times Publishes Shampa Biswas's Nuclear Disarmament Op-Ed

Seattle Times Publishes Shampa Biswas's Nuclear Disarmament Op-Ed

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Whitman Develops New Neuroscience Major: Brain, Behavior & Cognition

Whitman Develops New Neuroscience Major: Brain, Behavior & Cognition

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