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Scrambles program turns 40August 21, 2017 Every August, the incoming class has the option to sign up for one of 20 trips aimed at acquainting them with their new peers and the Pacific Northwest. These experiences often foster lifelong friendships, as thousands of Whitman alumni can fondly attest.
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Strategic priorities approved
August 17, 2017 At a meeting on Aug. 16, the Whitman College Board of Trustees approved five strategic priorities: increasing access and affordability; enhancing diversity, equity andinclusion; innovating the curriculum; connecting to life after Whitman; and celebrating the college’s location in southeastern Washington.
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How to watch the solar eclipse at WhitmanAugust 16, 2017 Q&A: Associate Professor and Chair of the Astronomy Department Andrea Dobson '82 talks about Monday's solar eclipse, which will be visible from Ankeny Field.
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Local middle schoolers spend a few days at WhitmanAugust 14, 2017 About two dozen students from five local middle schools converged on Whitman’s campus late last month for the 11th annual Whitman Institute for Scholastic Enrichment (WISE).
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Whitman students spend summer doing research with faculty
August 13, 2017 About 100 students participate in research projects each year, learning from their professors and connecting with the community in the process
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Whitman unveils new job portal for students and recent graduates
August 10, 2017 Whitman College signed an agreement with a leading platform for connecting candidates to employers for internships, jobs, research opportunities and post-graduation positions.
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Whitman alumni carry less debt than peers in Washington and other states
August 10, 2017 New survey shows Whitman alumni debt lowest in the the state
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Marshall Memorial Fellow alumna meets with European leadersAugust 7, 2017 Amanda Hoey '04 recently returned from a prestigious month-long exchange program to Europe, courtesy of a Marshall Memorial Fellowship. Her high-profile itinerary spanned Belgium, France, Poland, Spain and the U.K.
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The key to snake biologyJuly 31, 2017 Inspired by his quest to identify an African snake that Associate Professor of Biology Kate Jackson brought him in her Herpetology Lab class, Eric Hsu ’17 built a new version of Jackson's online multi-access snake identification key.
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Whitman tops rankings for accessible professors, classroom experienceJuly 31, 2017 The college is featured on several top 20 lists in the education services company's new 2018 edition of its flagship college guide, The Best 382 Colleges.
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Why Whitman College Sends Onions to Incoming Students
July 30, 2017 A closer look at Walla Walla (and Whitman's) onions traditions
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Summer fly-in program soars past participation recordJuly 27, 2017 Over two sessions in June and July, a record 61 new Whitties from 15 states took part in Whitman’s Summer Fly-in Program. The program is designed for incoming first years from first-generation, working-class or under-resourced backgrounds, and it has become an integral part of Whitman’s pre-semester orientation since its introduction in 2015.
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Summer construction projects build a better campusJuly 20, 2017 This summer, construction projects across campus are maintaining and improving living and working spaces for the whole Whitman community. Here is a look at just a few of the projects underway.
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Whitman scholar-athlete Kendall Dunovant '18 featured in PGA video
July 19, 2017 Dunvant talks about finding success in her sport while following in her dads footsteps
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Faculty members appointed Garrett Fellows
July 17, 2017 The fellowships are awarded to faculty members at the assistant or associate professor rank and recognize excellence in teaching, research and service. Garrett Fellows also receive a stipend from the Paul Garrett Whitman College Trust to support continued scholarship.
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Whitties receive top fellowships and grants
July 13, 2017 In another successful season for fellowships and grants, Whitman students and graduates netted 32 of the nation’s most prestigious scholarships and awards.
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Whitman earns EPA award for green power useJuly 10, 2017 Whitman College ranked at the top of the Northwest Conference during the 2016-17 College and University Green Power Challenge. Run by the Environmental Protection Energy (EPA), the voluntary program encourages organizations to commit to renewable energy sources as a way to cut back on the environmental impacts associated with electricity use.
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Whitman alumnae awarded NSF research fellowshipsJuly 7, 2017 Nevé Baker ’15 and Hanna Kahl ’11 are among only 2,000 recipients this year out of the 13,000 who applied to the NSF’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP).
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Literary connections: lunch with Alexander Maksik '95July 5, 2017 Twenty-five years may separate their time at Whitman, but acclaimed author Alexander Maksik ’95 and Bashar Haidar ’20 found plenty to talk about when they met to discuss Maksik’s novel You Deserve Nothing.
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Three Whitties receive Critical Language Scholarships
June 29, 2017 Young Whitties venture to Indonesia, Morocco and India this summer, thanks to Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) from the U.S. Department of State.
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