Whitman Stories
June 13, 2025
A Spring To Remember: The Semester in Photos
In the classroom, the lab, the studio and the stage, spring semester brought fresh opportunities for Whitman students to build new skills, expand their minds and showcase their amazing talents. Take a look back with us.
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June 4, 2025
Outdoor Program Celebrates 50 Years of Adventure
When Andy Dappen ’76 pitched a school-funded Outdoor Program to college leadership in 1975, he created a lasting legacy. For 50 years now, the Outdoor Program has been sparking amazing adventures, lifelong friendships and a love for the natural world in generations of Whitties.
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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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April 3, 2025
National Champs! Historic Victory for Whitman’s Debate & Forensics Team
Whitman’s Debate and Forensics team won the college’s first national championship in debate—securing its place as one of the top U.S. schools for debate. The senior team of Alexa Grechishkin ’25 and Isabel Mathy ’25 took the National Parliamentary Debate Association National Championship in March 2025—beating out teams from larger universities and state schools.
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March 17, 2025
Found at Whitman: Unexpected Opportunities & Sneaky Skills [Video]
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.
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February 21, 2025
Curiosity & Connection Fuel Senior Eyleen Menchú Tuy’s Global Education
Deep curiosity and determination have taken Eyleen Menchú Tuy ’25 around the world—from her roots in Guatemala to boarding school in Costa Rica to studying in Walla Walla. As she prepares to graduate, she reflects on the value of finding community wherever she goes.
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January 24, 2025
A Look Back: Whitman’s Fall Semester in Photos
From the last days of summer to the first frost, the Fall 2024 semester at Whitman College brought amazing experiences and a host of good memories. Enjoy this small sampling of life at Whitman College in Fall 2024.
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January 15, 2025
‘Whitman Lets People Be People’ [Video]
Dylan Martin ’15 shares his unique Whitman College journey, from falling in love with the campus vibe (and the big, beautiful sky!) to embracing opportunities that shaped him into a well-rounded individual.
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December 23, 2024
Wellness at Whitman: Creating a Culture of Caring
With resources like Art and Soul, the Wellnest, De-Stress Fest and more, Whitman College is creating opportunities for students to rest, recharge and prioritize their mental well-being.
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December 16, 2024
Friends From Two Worlds: First-Year International & U.S. Students Share Rooms & Lives
In this photo essay, three pairs of first-year roommates give us a peek into the surprises, challenges and joys of rooming with someone from another country during their first semester at Whitman College.
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December 12, 2024
5 Fun & Unique Clubs at Whitman College
Want to hunt vampires? Spend time with horses? Or just relax with good friends and a pile of crayons? You can do it all in these clubs started by creative and caring Whitties.
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November 22, 2024
Whitman College Hosts Inaugural First Foods Festival
Whitman College hosted the First Foods Festival on Nov. 9. The event offered activities and education about the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation and their exciting initiatives for environmental stewardship.
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