Whitman Stories
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
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
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 & 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
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
New Endowment Paves the Way for Impactful Mentorship in Neuroscience
Dan Hoch ’75 and Jane Erb grew up in inquisitive families—the inspiration behind their new endowment to support student-faculty neuroscience research in Whitman College’s Brain, Behavior and Cognition program.
December 10, 2025
Whitman Community Celebrates Opening of Nancy Serrurier Village
The Whitman College community celebrated the opening of Nancy Serrurier Village—marking years of collaboration and donor support to create a vibrant, community-centered living experience for juniors and seniors.
December 04, 2025
Nancy Serrurier Village Named for Trustee & Upward Together Campaign Leader
Whitman College’s new junior-senior village will bear the name of Trustee Nancy Serrurier, celebrating her legacy of philanthropy and service to the college.
November 03, 2025
Go Ms!!! Seattle Mariners Ties & Pride Run Deep at Whitman
The Seattle Mariners' connection to Whitman College runs deep, from team owner John W. Stanton '77 to a modern residence hall named in his honor to a new baseball clubhouse for Whitman athletics.
October 19, 2025