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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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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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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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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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New Outdoors Club Creates Welcoming Space for Students of Color at WhitmanApril 26, 2021 Whitman’s recently founded BIPOC Outdoors Club seeks to create a welcoming and accessible space on campus for students of color to experience outdoor recreation. The idea of founding an outdoor club for Whitman’s students of color population came up during a meeting between the four outreach coordinators for Whitman’s climbing gym last semester.
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Whitman’s International Student Enrollment Strengthened by Financial SupportApril 16, 2021 Whitman’s promise of diversity in student nationalities has led to a rise in international student enrollment over the past decade, supported by the college’s policy to meet international students’ full financial need.
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Virtual Undergraduate Conference Sparks Engaging DiscourseApril 15, 2021 In its 23rd year, the Whitman Undergraduate Conference is an opportunity for students to present their original research from classes, senior theses, study abroad projects and summer internships. The 2021 conference showcased the work of 118 students and, adapting to the times, was held virtually. Presentations were pre-recorded and shown during the 16 panels, followed by a live question-and-answer session with attendees.
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Tiny House, Big EffortApril 14, 2021 Just a month into his senior year at Whitman, Brayden Preskenis received a phone call from his father. The region of Oregon where he grew up was on fire. Wanting to do something for his community, Preskenis decided he would build a tiny house on a trailer in Walla Walla and drive it to Ashland, Oregon, where it would become the home of a family who had lost theirs in the fire.
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‘Getting Into Fishy Business’ Whitman Alum Tyler Dann ’00 manages salmon populations in AlaskaApril 12, 2021 Fishing has always been an important part of Tyler Dann's life. After graduating from Whitman in 2000 with a degree in environmental studies politics, Dann knew he wanted a career in natural resource management, but wasn't sure where to start. Now, as a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Washington and a fisheries geneticist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Dann has found his passion and his career path.
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