-
Whitman College Appoints New Vice President for Admission and Financial AidFebruary 2, 2023 Whitman College Appoints Adam Miller As the New Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid
Read More -
Whitman College Appoints New Vice President for CommunicationsFebruary 2, 2023 Whitman College Appoints Gina Ohnstad As the New Vice President for Communications
Read More -
Amber Ebarb ’03 Appointed to Serve as Minority Staff Director for the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
January 27, 2023 “I am pleased that Amber has accepted her new position as Minority Staff Director. She has helped the committee navigate complicated areas of federal Indian policy and has pursued common ground that resulted in good outcomes for all Native peoples. I thank Lucy for her incredible leadership, expertise, and mentorship as Interim Staff Director. Her wisdom and counsel is invaluable to the important work of the committee. I am excited to continue working with both of them and our team to address the unique challenges facing Native communities across the country,” said Vice Chairman Murkowski.
Read More -
Whitman Approves New Concentration in Human-Centered DesignJanuary 24, 2023 Beginning with the 2023–2024 academic year, this new concentration at Whitman College will provide a framework for students to learn and apply human-centered design principles across disciplines.
Read More -
When Giving Back Just Makes SenseDecember 20, 2022 Wendy Sanger McGuire ’77 lives a life of adventure and meaning—and when she did retirement planning, she thought of her alma mater, Whitman College.
Read More -
Whitman College Senior Receives Competitive Chemistry AwardDecember 5, 2022 Chemistry major Kathryn Woodburn ’23 presented her research on a national stagethanks to her hard work and an award from the American Chemical Society.
Read More -
Art Brings Us TogetherNovember 30, 2022 Art creates a beautiful opportunity for us to express and share our ideas and better connect with the world around us.
Read More -
Biology Professor Kate Jackson Receives 2022 Lynwood W. Swanson Scientific Research AwardNovember 14, 2022 The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has awarded herpetologist and Professor of Biology Kate Jackson the Lynwood W. Swanson Scientific Research Award for 2022.
Read More -
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold '06 Reflects on Secretary of State Races in Midterms
November 12, 2022 Griswold chairs the Democratic Association of Secretaries of State. “We really believe, and continue to believe, that these races have a tremendous effect on whether this country will continue to have a vibrant democracy,” she said. “Or be able to have one at all.”
Read More -
Visiting Writers Reading Series Connects Students to Acclaimed AuthorsNovember 10, 2022 Since 1998, Whitman College has welcomed more than 200 authors through the Visiting Writers Reading Series (VWRS). The 2022-23 season continues this legacy, presenting writers from multiple genres and backgrounds, from established masters of their craft to fresh voices breaking onto the literary scene.
Read More -
Whitman College to Install FieldTurf Field for Lacrosse and SoccerNovember 9, 2022 Whitman College intercollegiate soccer and lacrosse teams will train and compete year-round on a new FieldTurf synthetic field starting in the fall 2023 season.
Read More -
Patrick Page '85 Stars in Musical Comedy Film Spirited With Will Farrell
November 7, 2022 Page plays Jacob Marley in a new musical version of Charles Dickens' holiday story about a miserly misanthrope who's taken on a magical journey, in theatres this weekend.
Read More -
Youth Activists Lead Conversation in Climate Speaker SeriesNovember 4, 2022 Students host an inaugural youth climate activists speaker series at Whitman to encourage climate action and activism on local, national and global levels.
Read More -
9 Whitman Faculty Promoted in 2022November 1, 2022 Whitman recognizes the outstanding work of each member of the faculty–dedicated teacher-scholars who are experts in their fields. This academic year, a handful of Whitman faculty members received promotions that reflect their contributions to their departments and the Whitman College community.
Read More -
Associate Professor of Psychology Pavel Blagov Sheds Light On Halloween Costumes
October 29, 2022 "One might speculate, based on theory as opposed to research, that people who see themselves as especially creative and original will try to convey that to others through their choice or design of costumes."
Read More -
Spaces: KWCW Radio StationKWCW Radio Station at Whitman College is a creative place for exploration and for students to actively engage with the larger community.
Read More -
Mariners Owner John Stanton '77 Brings Baseball Buzz Back to Seattle
October 15, 2022 The Mariners broke the longest active playoff drought in sports this year, hosting their first playoff game in 21 years at T-Mobile Park. “It’s really John’s leadership that made this possible,” said Jeff Raikes, a former Microsoft exec and minority owner of the team.
Read More -
Author Laura Krantz '00 Balances Curiosity and Exploration in Children's Book About Bigfoot
October 14, 2022 Her new book for pre-teen readers, The Search for Sasquatch, explores Bigfoot through a scientific lens.
Read More -
Dean of Students Kazi Joshua Named to Governor’s Clemency and Pardons BoardOctober 13, 2022 Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Kazi Joshua has been appointed to a four-year term on the Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board.
Read More -
Latinx Alums Work to Better Their CommunitiesOctober 12, 2022 This Hispanic Heritage Month, we are honored to spotlight a small number of the many alumni whose Hispanic heritage has contributed to their success and to stronger and more inclusive communities. Read the advice these alums are sharing and learn about their success.
Read More
