Whitman Stories
November 5, 2025
Whitman Students Share Their Stories & Advice
In these Whittie Wisdom blogs, the real experts—Whitman’s students—share their stories and tips about everything from finding a sense of home on campus to the best coffee shops in Walla Walla. Check it out!
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October 27, 2025
This Ambitious Whittie Takes on Athletic, Environmental & Philosophical Challenges
Jack McManus ’27, a Garrett-Sherwood Scholar from McCall, Idaho, advocates for endangered ecosystems, contemplates the ethics of conservation, and captains Whitman College’s cross country and distance track teams.
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October 24, 2025
Students Put Economics Into Action in the Whitman Investment Company
Real money. Real experience. In this student-run investment club, students gain hands-on finance experience managing roughly $2 million of Whitman’s endowment fund.
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October 17, 2025
‘The Transfer Collective’: Art Show Spotlights the Creativity of Whitman Transfer Students
With “The Transfer Collective,” a recent group of Whitman College transfer students made their mark on campus—and introduced their artwork to the wider Whitman community.
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October 9, 2025
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Juntos Somos Más
At the heart of Whitman College's Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15) celebrations are student-led initiatives that create spaces for cultural connection and pride. Read how we've been marking the month and how Whitman celebrates our Hispanic community year-round.
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September 24, 2025
Whitman Students Lead the State in College Voting Challenge
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs visited campus last week to recognize Whitman College for achieving the highest student voter turnout in Washington state in the 2024 election cycle, thanks to efforts made by the Whitman Votes club.
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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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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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