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Whitman’s Lacrosse Team Wins Its First Conference Title

This past weekend, the Whitman College women’s lacrosse team secured the program’s first-ever Northwest Conference Tournament championship title. The Blues now automatically qualify for the NCAA Division III Championship, starting Saturday, May 9.

May 08, 2026

Portraits of the 2026 Watson Fellows (from left): Riley Cooper, Maryanne Ndung'u and Darta Sipola

Three Whitman Seniors Named 2026 Watson Fellows

Three Whitman College seniors—Riley Cooper, Maryanne Ndung’u and Darta Sipola—have been named 2026 Watson Fellows, earning a grant to pursue independent global research projects after graduation.

May 06, 2026

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Whitman Debate & Forensics Win at National Championships

For the second year in a row, Whitman Debate and Forensics locked up a national championship—and won Whitman’s first forensics national title in Extemporaneous Speaking. Check out the winners!

May 05, 2026

Portraits of Isaiah Banta (left) and Tara Goldsmith Zimmerman (right)

A Steady Beat for Whitman: Monthly Gifts Sustain the College’s Ongoing, Impactful Mission

Isaiah Banta ’20 and Tara Goldsmith Zimmerman ’96 are just two of the many generous alumni whose monthly gifts to The Whitman Fund make transformative educational opportunities possible for today’s students. Learn why they give.

May 01, 2026

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Pášx̣apa Powwow Marks a Third Year of Dance, Celebration & Community

Whitman College will welcome the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation to campus for the third annual Pášx̣apa Powwow on Saturday, May 2, at Sherwood Athletic Center. Learn more about what’s new at this year’s event.

April 24, 2026

Deo stands in front of a group of people gathered in Harvey Hall

Finding My Story at Whitman: A Love Letter to Belonging

Stepping onto campus can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time. When Deo Rubangakene ’28 arrived at Whitman, he set out to build more than a college experience—he set out to build belonging. From cultural events to campus leadership, Deo shares how community, storytelling and connection have shaped his Whitman journey.

April 24, 2026

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Student Stories Come Alive at Whitman’s One-Act Play Festival

Whitman College’s One-Act Play Festival returns April 30–May 3, showcasing original student-written plays. This biennial tradition highlights collaboration, creativity and hands-on theater-making, giving students the opportunity to bring new work from script to stage.

April 23, 2026

Portrait of Maya Jewell Zeller

Visiting Writers Reading Series Welcomes ‘Raised By Ferns’ Author Maya Jewell Zeller

Poet and essayist Maya Jewell Zeller will read from her new memoir and answer questions on April 23 at Whitman College. Zeller’s latest book explores growing up in the Pacific Northwest. This event is free and open to the public.

April 20, 2026

Ultimate players wearing blue Sweets jerseys run through a human archway.

Come for the Disc, Stay for the People: Inside Whitman’s Ultimate Club Teams

Whitman’s Ultimate club teams—the Gender Diverse Sweets and Men’s Sweets—have built something rare: two programs where beginners and seasoned players seamlessly share the same field, fun traditions and competitive spirit.

April 17, 2026