Whitman Stories
May 22, 2025
Dinah Deshler ’64 Gift To Revitalize Maxey Hall Auditorium
Thanks to the generous $3 million gift, work will begin this summer on a renovated, fully accessible auditorium in Maxey Hall—one of the college’s premier gathering spaces on campus.
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May 21, 2025
Rooted in Place: Alum Explores Seattle’s Street Trees in Illustrated Walking Guide
When the pandemic hit, Taha Ebrahimi ’01 knew she needed a project—a break from her day job in data visualization and a reason to get outdoors. Her quest to learn about her city’s trees became a Northwest bestseller, “Street Trees of Seattle.”
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May 21, 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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May 21, 2025
The Seas of Success: Whittie Cidermaker Sails Into a Thriving Business
Zachary S.O. Lough ’08 discovered his passion for cidermaking during a three-year sailing adventure navigating across the Pacific Ocean. Now he’s the co-owner of Channel Marker Cider in Seattle.
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May 21, 2025
Spaces: Step Inside Whitman’s Clock Tower
The Clock Tower is easily the most recognizable landmark on Whitman’s campus. But few get to venture into the structure itself—until now. Get an inside look at the iconic tower’s interior.
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May 21, 2025
Q&A With Whitman’s Director of Athletics
As a coach, teacher and administrator, Kim Chandler has spent over 30 years supporting college athletics. She jumped at the chance to chat with us about her time at Whitman and its amazing student-athletes.
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May 21, 2025
Art & Fashion Come Full Circle at Whitman’s Sheehan Gallery
With their show at the Sheehan Gallery, Erik ReeL ’75 and Rhonda P. Hill found meaning in the past and hope for the future. Check out the innovative exhibit—and its unique origin story.
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May 20, 2025
Student-Athletes, Good Citizens: Whitman Blues Are All-Stars Off the Field Too
Whitman College’s student-athletes aren’t just good competitors—they’re good citizens who lead by example. Every year they step up to the plate to make our community better.
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May 19, 2025
Reaching Higher: Megan Gleason ’18 Climbs to International Competition
Alum Megan Gleason’s route to the U.S. Para Climbing National Team started in a rock climbing class at Whitman. We caught up with her as she prepares for her first World Cup event in May.
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May 16, 2025
Whitman Sweets Head to Ultimate Nationals in First-Ever West Coast Showdown
The Whitman Sweets Ultimate teams are gearing up for nationals May 17–19—the first national tournament held on the West Coast. After sweeping their regional tournaments and earning top seedings, both teams are set to make a serious run at the national title.
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May 13, 2025
Whitman Faculty Fellows Bring Fresh Perspectives to Teaching & Research
Whitman College’s Faculty Fellows program started strong this year with a cohort of emerging scholars who are sharing their unique experience and expertise with students while developing their teaching, creative and research skills.
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May 13, 2025
Whitman College Prepares To Celebrate the Class of 2025 at Commencement
On May 25, Whitman College will gather to celebrate one of the largest graduating classes in its history. Preview the lineup of events and speakers as we get ready to send off this year’s seniors to their promising futures.
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