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Watch: Scenes from Whitman’s Class of 2021 CommencementMay 27, 2021 View clips from Whitman’s 135th Commencement.
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Whitman College Names New Vice President for Diversity and InclusionMay 26, 2021 John Johnson, Ph.D., has been appointed Whitman College’s new vice president for diversity and inclusion after a nationwide search.
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A Year Like No OtherA year after COVID-19 forced Whitman College to take decisive actions to keep students, faculty and staff safe, we take time to pause and reflect on this historic time.
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Get to Know the Class of 2024Like no class before them, they began at Whitman College virtually. The Class of 2024’s true uniqueness lies, though, in the depth and breadth each of their personal narratives adds to the Whitman community. Read some of their stories.
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Character StudiesMiddle school Spanish teacher Tiasha Garcia ’96 finds bringing cosplay into the classroom helps get students excited about learning.
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A Shot of HopeWith the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, there is light at the end of the tunnel—and several Whitties are helping to lead the way.
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Hunter Conservatory AtriumFor the Whitman College community, Hunter Conservatory’s remarkable atrium is an attractive, quiet location for study, reflection or conversation.
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Creating on the EdgeProfessor of New Media Justin Lincoln uses technology to explore the boundaries of art.
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Whitman College’s 2021 Commencement CeremonyMay 23, 2021 A recap of Whitman College's 135th Commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 23, 2021, with photos from the event.
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Associate Professor of Art History & Visual Culture Studies Matt Reynolds Moderates Confluence Project Event
May 20, 2021 “Along the Columbia River: Maya Lin and the Confluence Project,” will be on view through Dec. 15 at Whitman College’s Maxey Museum and online.
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Lauren Rhodes ’21 Serves Dual Commencement RolesMay 19, 2021 Whitman College student Lauren Rhodes was chosen as both the senior class speaker and banner designer for the 2021 commenencement ceremony.
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Five Things To Know About Commencement 2021May 17, 2021 This year’s commencement ceremony will be in person—but only for graduating seniors. Here are more need-to-know facts about Whitman College’s 2021 commencement.
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Board of Trustees Chair-Elect Joe Davis '80 Named Top 50 Advocate Executive Role Model
May 12, 2021 Davis, who is managing director and senior partner, chairman of North America at the Boston Consulting Group, was listed as one of the senior leaders on the 2021 EMpower Advocates Executive Role Models ranking for his efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Q&A with Whitman’s 2021 commencement speaker: Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold ’06
May 6, 2021 Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is set to speak in person at the college’s spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 23.
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Former Ambassador Ryan Crocker '71 Calls for Guardrails in Withdrawal from Afghanistan
May 4, 2021 As the deadline for the U.S. departure from Afghanistan on September 11, 2021, approaches, Crocker and his co-author, Congressman Michael McCaul, urge mitigation strategies including intelligence agreements with neighboring countries, humanitarian and development assistance, more programs to protect Afghan women and girls, and expedited special visas for interpreters and other Afghans who supported the U.S.
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2021 Ben Rabinowitz Award Recipients AnnouncedApril 29, 2021 For the first time in its 10-year history, the Rabinowitz Award was presented to three projects.
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Whitman Outdoor Program Offers Spring Break Day Fun
April 28, 2021 Pop-up campus activities, which aligned with the five spring break days scheduled throughout the semester, included walking a slack line, riding a zip line or navigating a Tyrolean traverse under the sun.
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Mom Really Knew Best: 2021 Graduate Reflects on His Whitman JourneyApril 27, 2021 The first time that Maamoon Saleh, from Kent, Washington, travelled to Walla Walla—or anywhere on the eastside of the state—was late at night following his senior high school district track meet. Now, as a soon-to-graduate senior, Saleh reflects on his Whitman journey.
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