Whitman Stories
Community Starts Here: Whitman Welcomes the Class of 2030
Whitman College kicked off fall semester, welcoming more than 420 new students to campus to become a part of our unique, supportive community of learning. Enjoy these highlights from Opening Week 2026!
September 04, 2026
This Summer at Whitman: It All Happened Here!
Walla Walla was home base for many Whitties this summer while they gained new skills, made a difference in the community, researched on campus and, yes, even enjoyed a surprise visit from Jelly Roll!
September 02, 2026
A Lifesaving Purpose for a Whittie Innovator
How do you know your medication is the real thing? It’s a challenge health tech entrepreneur Ashifi Gogo ’05 set out to solve in countries where pharmaceutical counterfeiting is common. Today his tech tools are helping people around the world access safer medicines and better healthcare.
August 27, 2026
Extraordinary Gift Supports the Visual Arts at Whitman
A major testamentary gift from artist Erik ReeL ’75 and fashion curator Rhonda P. Hill names Whitman as the home of a $10 million art collection and establishes an endowment to support the visual arts.
August 21, 2026
Podcast: Making the Price of College Make Sense With Adam Miller
On the College Essay Guy Podcast, Tillie Gottlieb ’11 interviewed Whitman College’s Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid about Whitman’s 10% Promise, a one-of-a-kind guarantee making the cost of college easier for families and students to understand before they apply.
August 20, 2026
Totally Immersed: Young Alums Plunge Into the Depths of Marine Science & Advocacy
Meet the ocean explorers. From the icy waters of Antarctica to the ocean’s “twilight zone,” these Whitman College graduates are diving into meaningful careers in the great blue.
August 18, 2026
Tommy Breeze ’16 Turned a Thrift-Store Find Into an Art-Driven Apparel Brand
Inspired by art as a way to connect people with the outdoors, Art History major Tommy Breeze ’16 launched a unique apparel business that has sold more than 50,000 hats to retailers and customers nationwide.
August 12, 2026
The Big Q: Why Does Scientific Curiosity Matter in Today’s World?
We asked a Whitman faculty member, student and alum to share their thoughts on the role of scientific curiosity in the world today. Here are their answers.
August 05, 2026
Unforgettable! Revisit Whitman’s Spring Semester
As we get ready to welcome new and returning students to campus in the fall, take a look at some of the people, places and experiences that make Whitman College so special. It’s the spring semester in photos!
July 30, 2026