Whitman Stories
September 8, 2025
Whitman College Will Meet Full Demonstrated Financial Need for All Students
This transformative commitment removes financial barriers so all students have the opportunity to find lives of meaning and purpose through a Whitman education.
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September 8, 2025
Newly Discovered Deep-Sea Fish Named in Honor of Whitman Professor
A team of researchers who recently discovered a new species of deep-sea snailfish have named it Careproctus yanceyi in honor of retired Whitman College professor Paul Yancey, recognizing his lasting impact on marine biology.
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September 3, 2025
Rocking the World: Whitman Alums Launch a Brilliant Solution for the Climate
Whitman College alums Chris Oze ’97 and Kathy Izumi ’97 aim to bring a more sustainable future to New Zealand—and the world—through their clean-technology startup.
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August 29, 2025
Whitman Welcomes New Students & the Class of 2029
More than 400 new students and their families gathered this week to prep for the start of the fall semester—and the next four years of learning, adventure and life-changing experiences. Check out highlights from Opening Day 2025!
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August 25, 2025
Alum’s Nonprofit Supports Community Development in Ecuador & Mali
As a Politics major, Anna Taft ’02 explored big questions at Whitman College—and found ways to contribute on campus and abroad—paving the way for a career as a global changemaker.
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August 25, 2025
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.
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August 25, 2025
New Apartments & Village To Welcome Whitman Juniors & Seniors
In the Fall 2025 semester, Whitman College’s new Junior-Senior Village will welcome its first residents, marking a milestone in the college’s efforts to create sustainable and community-focused student housing.
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August 20, 2025
Meet a World-Class Athlete Pursuing New Heights in Parasnowboarding [Video]
From competitive volleyball player to professional parasnowboarder, this Whittie just keeps competing. Follow Rebecca Johnston ’22 as she chases big goals while staying grounded in adventure, community and purpose.
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August 15, 2025
Largest-Ever Cohort Awarded Šináata Scholarships to Whitman College
Whitman College, in partnership with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, looks forward to welcoming six new Šináata Scholars to campus this fall.
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August 11, 2025
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Whitman Alums Weave a Legacy of Growth & Giving
From endowing a new scholarship to sparking a Senior Fund resurgence, Ahn Lee Horn ’91 & Nina Horn ’25 are making a mark with their multigenerational generosity to Whitman College.
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August 6, 2025
From First Steps to Farewell: Tag Along With Whitman’s Study Abroad Students
Studying abroad means stepping into the unfamiliar—new cities, new customs, new versions of yourself. These reflections of a few Whitties who did just that capture the unexpected lessons, quiet joys and surprising challenges that come from living and learning far from home.
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August 4, 2025
Strength in Numbers: Marina Ptukhina Challenges Students To Become Thoughtful Data Analysts
As one of the first statisticians in Whitman’s Mathematics and Statistics Department, Marina Ptukhina is breaking new ground in the program and teaching her students to think critically about data.
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