Spring 2021
Whitman Magazine
Get to Know the Class of 2024
Feature Stories
The Road Ahead
A message from President Kathleen Murray.
Creating on the Edge
Professor of New Media Justin Lincoln uses technology to explore the boundaries of art.
Tiny House, Big Effort
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.
Hunter Conservatory Atrium
For the Whitman College community, Hunter Conservatory’s remarkable atrium is an attractive, quiet location for study, reflection or conversation.
Get to Know the Class of 2024
Like 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.
Across Distance, Across Cultures
Alumni help welcome first-year students to Whitman
A Shot of Hope
With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, there is light at the end of the tunnel—and several Whitties are helping to lead the way.
A Year Like No Other
A 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.
Character Studies
Middle school Spanish teacher Tiasha Garcia ’96 finds bringing cosplay into the classroom helps get students excited about learning.
On Boyer Avenue
What’s happening on campus—community and college news.
Amazing Place
Whitman’s new labyrinth provides a spot for meditation and more.
Fine Fellows
Two Whitman students have been awarded prestigious national fellowships.
Supporting Role
Whitman and Walla Walla YWCA partner to offer services for sexual assault survivors.
Working Towards Just Futures
How Whitman is using its grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Tell Us About It!
Whether you’re just starting your first job, embarking on a career change, or preparing to retire after a fulfilling life’s work, we want to help you share your news with your classmates.
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