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The Whitman Fund

Giving

Your Gift Can Make an Immediate Impact—And a Lasting One Too.

The Whitman Fund supports our talented students and the college’s greatest needs. You can choose an area of giving that's most meaningful to you.

The Whitman Fund Designations

 

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Greatest Need

Support the college’s highest priorities.

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Scholarship & Student Aid

Assist talented students from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Make a difference for initiatives that positively impact inclusion and belonging.

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Academic Excellence

Promote teaching, learning and innovative curriculum.

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Internships

Sponsor student opportunities outside the classroom.

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Sustainability

Advance a greener campus and more sustainable future.

Traditions Live On

These valuable programs support The Whitman Fund. We’re so grateful to our loyal donors, who give back and help the college and our students move forward.

Your Gifts at Work

Bill Neff ’67 and Rita Neff ’69 stand outside the entrance to a home

Bill Neff ’67 & Rita Neff ’69 Provide Challenge Gift for Endowment To Expand Immersive Learning

With their lead gift, Trustee Emeritus Bill Neff ’67 and Rita Neff ’69 have taken significant steps toward funding the Employer Engagement and Immersive Learning Opportunities Endowment to help provide all Whitman College students with research and internship opportunities in preparation for a strong graduate launch.
February 11, 2026

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Whitman Connections Continue To Inspire Alum’s Career, Service & Generosity

For Noah Henry-Darwish ’12, finding one thing to join on campus opened up a world of Whitman connections—and helped him find a rewarding career in higher education.
January 22, 2026

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New Endowment Paves the Way for Impactful Mentorship in Neuroscience

Dan Hoch ’75 and Jane Erb grew up in inquisitive families—the inspiration behind their new endowment to support student-faculty neuroscience research in Whitman College’s Brain, Behavior and Cognition program.
December 10, 2025