Whitman Stories
Q&A With Whitman’s Vice President for Admission & Financial Aid
Meet Adam Miller. In his role leading Admission and Financial Aid at Whitman, he helps talented students open the door to the transformative opportunities of a Whitman education. We asked him about his work—and what it’s like for students applying to college today.
December 08, 2025
Your Whitman College Holiday Gift Guide
Discover unique holiday gift ideas crafted by Whitman College alumni. This curated guide highlights alumni-owned small businesses, artists, authors and makers from across the country—offering thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts for any season.
December 05, 2025
Whitman College To Host Annual Feast of Carols Concert This Weekend
Whitman College’s annual Feast of Carols event returns Sunday, Dec. 7, bringing the Walla Walla community together for choral performances, sing-alongs and a holiday food drive supporting Blue Mountain Action Council.
December 05, 2025
Whitman Community Celebrates Opening of Nancy Serrurier Village
The Whitman College community celebrated the opening of Nancy Serrurier Village—marking years of collaboration and donor support to create a vibrant, community-centered living experience for juniors and seniors.
December 04, 2025
Karol Marcin ’95 Joins Whitman College Board of Trustees
Whitman College is pleased to announce the appointment of Karol Marcin ’95 to the Board of Trustees this fall. Marcin brings decades of experience working for top financial institutions to his role as a trustee.
December 04, 2025
Whitman Students Showcase Student-Faculty Research at Murdock Conference
Last weekend, 23 Whitman students across four majors attended the 2025 Murdock College Science Research Conference to present their research.
November 17, 2025
Whitman College Announces New Vice President for Inclusive Excellence
Whitman College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sylvia Carey-Butler as the next leader of the college’s Division of Inclusive Excellence. She brings extensive higher education leadership experience to the role, including at liberal arts colleges, research universities and HBCUs.
November 12, 2025
Whitman Men’s Soccer: Northwest Conference Champs!
The Whitman College men’s soccer team won their first outright Northwest Conference Championship title with a 3-1 win over Pacific Lutheran University. Whitman now advances to the NCAA tournament, where they'll face Texas Lutheran University in the first round on Nov. 15.
November 11, 2025
Poet, Fiction Writer & Essayist Alina Stefanescu To Read at Whitman
Whitman College’s Visiting Writers Reading Series continues on Nov. 13 with a visit from Romanian writer Alina Stefanescu, who will read from her latest poetry collection.
November 10, 2025