Whitman Stories

Join Mary Kampa ’19, a Whitman College neuroscience major now pursuing a doctorate in chiropractic medicine, as she reflects on her transformative college experience and the limitless opportunities in the liberal arts.

Annie Means ’22, Katie Jose ’23, and Cameron Connor ’20 returned to campus in March to talk with current students about the life-changing experience of the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship.

Former Blues tennis players Amy Ly ’06 and Steven Ly ’07 found a top-notch education and the opportunity to pursue the sports they love at Whitman College. It’s why they’ve prioritized giving back to the college ever since.

Faith Petric ’37 used folk music to advocate for progressive causes from the 1930s through the early 2000s. Now her story is told in the documentary “Singing for Justice,” which airs nationwide on PBS this month. Check your local listings for this amazing alum’s story.

On March 11, the Third Space Speaker Series will feature Amanda Nguyen, who drafted the Survivors’ Bill Of Rights Act of 2016 and was nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize for her activism on behalf of survivors of sexual assault.

Watch Stegner Hall in Whitman College's Junior-Senior Village get its top beam. President Sarah Bolton shares her gratitude for the generous donors—to the Upward Together campaign—who are making this exciting project possible and the dedicated teams who brought this vision to life. She also shares this exciting update with current students—the future residents of the village—which will open in August 2025.

When he’s not teaching a class, Associate Professor of Computer Science John Stratton can be found collaborating on research with colleagues, directing the Whitman College Software Optimization Lab, advising pre-engineering students or helping lead the global software consultancy MulticoreWare.

Now in its second year, Whitman College’s new Brain, Behavior and Cognition (BB&C) program already has 50 declared majors—the first of whom are receiving their degrees this year.

The Blues beat the George Fox Bruins 48-45 to win the Northwest Conference Tournament on Saturday at the Sherwood Center. As tournament champions, the Blues automatically advance to the 2025 NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Tournament.

In this video, Patrick Leonard ’06 takes us inside Postcard Bookshop, a unique travel bookstore he opened in Portland, Oregon. Step inside the shop and hear how his time at Whitman College shaped Leonard’s passion for global exploration, creativity and the value of a liberal arts education.

Each year since 2013, Whitman College students, faculty and staff have gathered for the Power & Privilege Symposium—a unique opportunity to center important conversations about structural oppression. Take a look back at this year’s remarkable symposium.

History was made a week ago at a Whitman College women’s basketball game. Less than two minutes into the second half, Korin Baker ’25 stepped to the free throw line and became Whitman women’s basketball’s all-time leading scorer. The Blues will be seeking their fourth NWC Tournament title this weekend.