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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

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At Home in the Village: An Investment for Student Life Decades in the Making

To build a community, it takes a community. Nancy Serrurier Village is transforming how Whitman students live, interact and thrive on campus. Read how it went from bold vision to remarkable reality.

June 26, 2026

A Whitman tennis player stands in the center of a circle of coaches and athletes cheering.

What a Year! Highlights From Whitman Blues’ Stellar Seasons

The 2025–2026 seasons provided another year of thrills, talent and team spirit. Check out some of the highlights—then catch up with W Club President Kincaid Hoffman ’17 and Vice President Joy Edwards Brown ’95 as they introduce the Captain’s Circle.

June 16, 2026

Nancy Serrurier stands at a podium behind an Upward Together sign with a screen in the background that reads ‘$223 Million.’

Together We Created Bright Futures: Historic Campaign Nears Close

As Whitman College nears the close of the record-breaking Upward Together campaign, we invite you to celebrate what we’ve accomplished together—and join the momentum before June 30.

June 12, 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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Alum’s Gift To Improve Accessibility of Prentiss Hall & Whitman Sororities

A generous gift from Matt Osborne ’93 will help fund accessibility updates at Prentiss Hall, including exterior ramps, powered chair lifts, and architectural and structural adjustments to make sorority chapter rooms accessible to students with disabilities.

April 13, 2026

Janet Green Hunter stands next to the open door of a vehicle where Richard Hunter is seated

Two Champions for Change Create a Lasting Legacy on Whitman’s Campus

The impact of Dick Hunter ’65 and his late wife, Jan Hunter ’67, on Whitman College can’t be measured in dollars. Their generosity has reshaped campus—including the creation of Nancy Serrurier Village.

March 09, 2026

Bill Neff ’67 and Rita Neff ’69 stand outside the entrance to a home

Bill Neff ’67 & Rita Neff ’69 Provide Challenge Gift for Endowment To Expand Immersive Learning

With their lead gift, Trustee Emeritus Bill Neff ’67 and Rita Neff ’69 have taken significant steps toward funding the Employer Engagement and Immersive Learning Opportunities Endowment to help provide all Whitman College students with research and internship opportunities in preparation for a strong graduate launch.

February 11, 2026

Noah Henry-Darwish stands in front of a rocky cliff wall

Whitman Connections Continue To Inspire Alum’s Career, Service & Generosity

For Noah Henry-Darwish ’12, finding one thing to join on campus opened up a world of Whitman connections—and helped him find a rewarding career in higher education.

January 22, 2026