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Commencement

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Sunday, May 24, 2026

Celebrating the Class of 2026

Whitman College celebrated its 140th commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 24 at 11 a.m.

2026 Commencement Ceremony Livestream

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Celebrating the Future

A Day of Achievement & Celebration

Our commencement ceremony embodies the essence of our students’ journey—marking a pivotal moment of reflection, achievement and the exciting transition towards promising futures. We invite you to join us in this celebration of academic excellence and the bright horizons that await our graduates.

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Remember to stay open to the experience of others. Be willing to be uncomfortable. Seek to understand experiences that are not similar to your own.

Gwendolyn Trice, Whitman’s 2026 Commencement Speaker

Watch the 2026 Commencement Ceremony

President Bolton in academic regalia speaking at a lectern

May 24

A Milestone Day

140th Commencement Ceremony

Whitman College will celebrate its 140th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 11 a.m. (the processional starts at 10:50 a.m.). The ceremony will be held on the south lawn of the Memorial Building.

Commencement News

Catalysts for Change: The Class of 2026 Celebrates Their Commencement

More than 300 graduates of Whitman College’s Class of 2026 received their diplomas on Sunday, May 24, in a sunny celebration in front of Memorial Building, featuring historian and justice advocate Gwendolyn Trice as commencement speaker.

May 24, 2026

Whitman College Prepares for 2026 Commencement Weekend

Here’s a preview of how the college and Whitman community will commemorate Whitman College’s 140th Commencement Ceremony—and celebrate the exceptional accomplishments and bright futures of its Class of 2026.

May 12, 2026

Historian & Justice Advocate Gwendolyn Trice To Speak at Whitman’s 140th Commencement Ceremony

Gwendolyn Trice has been selected as speaker for Whitman College’s 140th Commencement Ceremony on May 24. Trice is Founder and Executive Director of the Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center in Enterprise, Oregon, which celebrates the rich history of African American, Indigenous and immigrant loggers in the Pacific Northwest.

February 12, 2026