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Commencement

2023 Commencement

Celebrating the Class of 2023

Commencement marks a significant milestone in the lives of our students, a moment to reflect on their achievements and an opportunity to look ahead to the bright futures that await them.

Whitman College celebrated its 137th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 21, 2023.


The livestream of the 2023 Commencement ceremony is available to rewatch. 

View/download the digital program.

Commencement News

Whitman College Partners with The Posse Foundation to Recruit Students

Whitman College Partners with The Posse Foundation to Recruit Students

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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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Coming Together for Whitman’s 137th Commencement

Coming Together for Whitman’s 137th Commencement

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Whitman College Prepares for 2023 Commencement Weekend

Whitman College Prepares for 2023 Commencement Weekend

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Amber Ebarb ’03 to Deliver 2023 Commencement Address

Amber Ebarb ’03 to Deliver 2023 Commencement Address

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‘An Ending and a Beginning’: Commencement 2022

‘An Ending and a Beginning’: Commencement 2022

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Looking Forward to Whitman’s 136th Commencement

Looking Forward to Whitman’s 136th Commencement

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Stephen Hammond ’79 Named 2022 Commencement Speaker

Stephen Hammond ’79 Named 2022 Commencement Speaker

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Watch: Scenes from Whitman’s Class of 2021 Commencement

Watch: Scenes from Whitman’s Class of 2021 Commencement

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Whitman College’s 2021 Commencement Ceremony

Whitman College’s 2021 Commencement Ceremony

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Lauren Rhodes ’21 Serves Dual Commencement Roles

Lauren Rhodes ’21 Serves Dual Commencement Roles

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Five Things To Know About Commencement 2021

Five Things To Know About Commencement 2021

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Q&A with Whitman’s 2021 commencement speaker: Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold ’06

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A Commencement Like No Other

A Commencement Like No Other

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Whitman Class of 2020 Celebrates With Unique Commencement Ceremony

Whitman Class of 2020 Celebrates With Unique Commencement Ceremony

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Whitman College Welcomes Viewers to Virtual Commencement

Whitman College Welcomes Viewers to Virtual Commencement

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Senior Class Banner Designer Wants to Bring Benefits of Art Therapy to Others

Senior Class Banner Designer Wants to Bring Benefits of Art Therapy to Others

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Educational Designer Katie Krummeck ’03 Creates Innovative Commencement Address

Educational Designer Katie Krummeck ’03 Creates Innovative Commencement Address

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Senior Commencement Speaker Wants to Leave Classmates with a Laugh

Senior Commencement Speaker Wants to Leave Classmates with a Laugh

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Class of 2019 Feeling Good as Whitman Celebrates 133rd Commencement

Class of 2019 Feeling Good as Whitman Celebrates 133rd Commencement

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Senior Class Speakers Call on Graduates to Keep Learning

Senior Class Speakers Call on Graduates to Keep Learning

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RAPtivist Aisha Fukushima ’09 to Return as Commencement Speaker

RAPtivist Aisha Fukushima ’09 to Return as Commencement Speaker

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Whitman welcomes Commencement Speaker Ashifi Gogo '05

Whitman welcomes Commencement Speaker Ashifi Gogo '05

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Whitman students earn leadership roles in Commencement

Whitman students earn leadership roles in Commencement

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Ashifi Gogo '05 to give 2018 Commencement address

Ashifi Gogo '05 to give 2018 Commencement address

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Commencement Honors and Urges the Best in Whitties

Commencement Honors and Urges the Best in Whitties

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Whitman legacy families share thoughts on Commencement

Whitman legacy families share thoughts on Commencement

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Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg '01 counsels Whitman graduates to do good

Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg '01 counsels Whitman graduates to do good

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Parents appreciate their graduates—and Whitman

Parents appreciate their graduates—and Whitman

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Contemplation, sustenance, service: Whitman’s Baccalaureate ceremony

Contemplation, sustenance, service: Whitman’s Baccalaureate ceremony

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