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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

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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

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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

Three portraits of (from left) Jim Edmunds, Mark Giordano and Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger.

Whitman College Welcomes 3 New Trustees to the Board

Whitman College has appointed three new members to its Board of Trustees: tech entrepreneur Jim Edmunds ’78, professor Mark Giordano ‘88 and former NASA astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger ’97.

July 29, 2026

Jonathan Sposato and Rachel Tatsumi Perry on the set of JoySauce Late Night with the show’s logo at the bottom of the image

Pride & Joy: Inside the Launch of JoySauce TV

Jonathan Sposato ’89 peels back the curtains at JoySauce TV, the first all Asian American-centered media platform in the U.S.—leaning into the humor, happiness and, above all, joy of Asian American culture.

July 24, 2026

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Whitties Earned Dozens of Noteworthy Fellowships & Grants This Year

Whitman College students and alumni once again showcased their scholarship, skills and spirit of adventure—and were recognized with more than 45 prestigious fellowship and grant opportunities in the U.S. and abroad during the 2025–2026 academic year.

July 17, 2026

Dave Logan (left) and Holli Logan (right) sitting at a table in an event space.

Logan Endowment To Amplify the Power of Career Mentorship at Whitman

Dave Logan ’80 and Holli Logan ’82 want to make it easier for Whitties to share their career expertise with current students through virtual mini mentorships.

July 15, 2026

The Memorial Building clock tower in front of the Blue Mountains with text that reads: What You Made Possible

Upward Together, Always

Whitman College has completed a historic campaign, but the impact is just getting started. Read more about what we accomplished together.

July 10, 2026

Sofia Del Fiol stands in a laboratory in a white lab coat.

The Origins of a Neuroscientist

From the research lab to presenting at a national neuroscience conference, recent Whitman College graduate Sofia Del Fiol ’26 is learning what it means to share her research with the world.

July 08, 2026