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Whitman Is One of America’s Best Colleges, Says 2021 Princeton ReviewAugust 3, 2021 Whitman College was also named on the Princeton Review's 2021 Best Value and Best for Making an Impact lists.
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Daniel Leong ’21 Receives Carlstrom Endowed Award in Japanese StudiesJuly 30, 2021 The 2021 Connie Jill Carlstrom Award winner melds passion for Japanese studies, mental health
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Whitties Receive Summer Research Internships at Fred Hutch, Mayo ClinicJuly 23, 2021 Whitman College Class of 2022 students Sophia Bigio, Emma Van Deursen, Jhanae Bingham and Rebecca Johnston are gaining valuable paid experience at renowned research institutions.
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How Freedom to Delay Declaring a Major Fosters Academic Exploration
July 23, 2021 As part of its liberal arts mission, Whitman gives students plenty of time to pick a major. Many have no idea how much they will enjoy certain subjects until they try them. According to Provost and Dean of the Faculty Alzada Tipton, being pushed to declare a major too early can sometimes lead to a situation where “We’re denying some students in the name of academic success the experience of exploration.”
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Watch: The Sky’s the Limit for Liam Dubay ’21July 15, 2021 Hear astronomy and music major Liam Dubay ’21 explain why he chose Whitman College.
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Whitman Alumni Association Welcomes New Board Member and OfficersJuly 7, 2021 Adam Delgado ’12, Evan Jones ’97 and Dennis McNair ’67 are serving new roles on the board.
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How Ian MacGowan ’61 Lobbied for ChangeJuly 6, 2021 Ian MacGowan ’61 played a key role in lowering the voting age to 18.
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Associate Professor of Sociology Alissa Cordner Advocates More Medical Screening with PFAS Exposure
June 29, 2021 For people with elevated exposure to a class of toxic chemicals known as PFAS, commonly found in drinking water as well as consumer products with nonstick, waterproof or stain-resistant properties, medical screenings for conditions associated with PFAS may allow for early identification of indicators of disesase. PFAS exposure is linked to health issues including liver and kidney effects, damage to the immune system, several types of cancer, thyroid effects, reproductive harm, and developmental abnormalities.
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Sociology Professor Michelle Janning Reflects on Privacy, Personal Space During Pandemic
June 24, 2021 She explores how lockdown and telecommuting have amounted to an exercise in “boundary work,” a term sociologists use for the formal and informal ways we make distinctions and mark distance in our social worlds.
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Alumni Association Announces 2021 Award RecipientsJune 21, 2021 The awards recognize alumni who exemplify outstanding achievement in their careers, communities, or through service to Whitman College.
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Steve Hammond '79 Honors Enslaved Forebears in Historic Visit to Arlington House
June 14, 2021 The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Arlington House, reopened after an extensive overhaul by the National Park Service. Descendants of both the confederate general and enslaved people who once lived and labored on the estate came together to mark the occasion. "I get emotional talking about it," Hammond said. "It's a very powerful opportunity to bring people together and try to make a difference and a better world."
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Brendan Dunlap ’19 Challenges Fashion Gender Binary Through Self-Expression
June 9, 2021 While still a student at Whitman, he began questioning what felt like the arbitrary division between men's and women's clothing, embracing styles that would traditionally be considered feminine. “I now dress completely for fun,” said Dunlap, who identifies as a queer man and advocates for gender fluidity as part of this year’s Levi’s “All Pronouns All Love” Pride campaign.
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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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Grand Finales: Senior Thesis Art Show Explores ‘Still Life’
May 25, 2021 The graduating Whitman College studio art majors concluded their studies with a final thesis exhibition, “STILL LIFE: Senior Thesis 2021.”
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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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