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Commencement

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Celebrating the Class of 2024

On the third weekend of May 2024, Whitman College will hold its 138th Commencement ceremony.

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. As we prepare to host our 138th Commencement, we invite you to join us in this celebration of academic excellence and the bright horizons that await our graduates.

Amber Ebarb ’03

This community, my time here and what I learned at Whitman more than two decades ago, these are things I cherish every day.”

Watch the 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Campus Awards Nominations

Do you know about a graduating senior who deserves recognition for their efforts? Our new campus-wide nomination information page includes many opportunities to nominate Whitties for a variety of awards. The deadline for submission is Friday, March 8, 2024.

138th Commencement Ceremony
May 19
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138th Commencement Ceremony

Whitman College will celebrate its 138th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 11 a.m. (the processional starts at 10:50 a.m.). Please note that tickets are not required to attend the Commencement ceremony.

The ceremony will be held on the south lawn of the Memorial Building. Seating for parents and families is first-come first served starting at 8:30 a.m. Additional celebratory events will be announced closer to the event.

Commencement News

Journalist Cecilia Kang ’94

Journalist Cecilia Kang ’94 Announced as Speaker for 138th Commencement

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Amber Ebarb speaks from a podium.

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

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Students celebrating graduation.

Coming Together for Whitman’s 137th Commencement

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Memorial Building.

Whitman College Prepares for 2023 Commencement Weekend

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Amber Ebarb, smiling, standing outdoors, wearing a dark blue jacket.

Amber Ebarb ’03 to Deliver 2023 Commencement Address

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Graduates listening to student speaker Lauren Rhodes ’21 during commencement

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Stephen Hammond, pictured at a 2019 Whitman College reunion.

Stephen Hammond ’79 Named 2022 Commencement Speaker

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A student receives their diploma during commencement.

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Graduates listening to student speaker Lauren Rhodes ’21 during commencement

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Portrait of Lauren Rhodes

Lauren Rhodes ’21 Serves Dual Commencement Roles

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A yard sign reading "Congratulations Class of 2021" is displayed with the clock tower of Memorial Building in the background.

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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President Kathleen Murray gives her speech during a virtual commencement.

Whitman Class of 2020 Celebrates With Unique Commencement Ceremony

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Whitman College Welcomes Viewers to Virtual Commencement

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A portrait of Katie Krummeck

Educational Designer Katie Krummeck ’03 Creates Innovative Commencement Address

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portrait of Maude

Senior Commencement Speaker Wants to Leave Classmates with a Laugh

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Students preparing for commencement ceremony at Whitman College

Class of 2019 Feeling Good as Whitman Celebrates 133rd Commencement

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Esther Ra smiles while she sits on a bed.

Senior Class Speakers Call on Graduates to Keep Learning

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Aisha Fukushima portrait

RAPtivist Aisha Fukushima ’09 to Return as Commencement Speaker

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Ashifi Gogo

Whitman welcomes Commencement Speaker Ashifi Gogo '05

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Whitman students earn leadership roles in Commencement

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Ashifi Gogo speaks at the Dartmouth Innovation Program as former President Bill Clinton observes. Photo courtesy the Clinton Global Initiative.

Ashifi Gogo '05 to give 2018 Commencement address

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Double take, from left: Twins Collin Faunt '17 (physics) and Jess Faunt '17 (politics-environmental studies) of Portland, Oregon, with Maggie Gose '17 (biology) and Chloe Gose '17 (sociology) of Bellevue, Washington.

Whitman legacy families share thoughts on Commencement

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Processional 2017

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

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