Student Internship Stories

In the Career and Community Engagement Center, we believe in learning by doing. The Whitman Internship Grant (WIG) program provides students with invaluable hands-on experience across various industries, both in the U.S. and across the globe. In this series, we’ll share inspiring stories from students who have leveraged the WIG to explore work in tech startups, environmental organizations, art galleries, public health initiatives, and more. Discover how these internships are shaping students' futures and how you, too, can benefit from this incredible opportunity.

Erin Grossman

Rewilding in the Amazon

Erin Grossman interned at Hoja Nueva during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.

August 07, 2024

Aiden Guenther

Enhancing Youth Soccer

Aiden Guenther interned at FC Hawaii during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.

August 07, 2024

Siena Hayes

Finding My Voice

Siena Hayes interned at The Blue Mountain Humane Society during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.

August 07, 2024

Nik Greb

Bridging Math and Medicine

Nik Greb interned at The Department of Biostatistics & Informatics during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.

August 06, 2024

Ellie Edwards

Navigating the Legal Landscape

Ellie Edwards interned at The Homeless Action Center during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.

August 05, 2024

Kavita Getchell

Voices Behind Bars

Kavita Getchell interned at The Unincarcerated Productions during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.

August 05, 2024

Olivia Briggs

Empathy Meets Technology

Olivia Briggs interned at Translator, Inc. during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.

August 04, 2024

Dori Buttleman

Empowering Communities

Dori Buttleman interned at The Walla Walla County Department of Community Health during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.

August 04, 2024

Ousmane Barry

Entrepreneurship and Finance

Ousmane Barry interned at Tucannon Partners during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.

August 03, 2024