Whitman Stories
Jessica Sutter ’15 Shares the Beauty of the Stars
After graduating from Whitman College with a degree in Astronomy, this alum has come full circle to join Whitman’s faculty as an Assistant Professor of Astronomy, where she introduces students to the wonders of the universe.
May 07, 2025
Caine Ryan ’26: Studying Unexplored Species [Video]
Follow junior Caine Ryan behind the scenes at the CTUIR Mussel and Lamprey Lab. From spawning rare lamprey to studying Pacific freshwater mussels, Ryan’s work blends science with cultural significance, offering real-world experience that can’t be taught from a textbook.
May 02, 2025
Go Blues! Whitman Tennis Sweeps the NWC Championships
Whitman College women’s and men’s tennis teams both clinched victories—and spots in the NCAA tournament—at the Northwest Conference Tennis Championships. Relive the exciting tournament.
May 01, 2025
Award-Winning Writers Rose McLarney & Justin Gardiner To Close Whitman’s Visiting Writers Reading Series
Join writers Rose McLarney and Justin Gardiner ’99 for a powerful evening of reading and reflection on memory, identity and nature at the final event in this year’s Visiting Writers Reading Series at Whitman College.
April 28, 2025
Whitman College to Host Second Annual Pášx̣apa Powwow on May 3
This vibrant celebration of Native American culture and community will feature dancing, drumming, singing and special competitions, with participation from tribal nations across the Pacific Northwest. The powwow and three educational presentations leading up to the event are free and open to the public.
April 25, 2025
Whitman Alum Family Nurtures a Sustainable Forest in Oregon’s Willamette Valley
For the Deumling family, the Zena Forest is a beloved home, a thriving business and the heart of a multigenerational mission to protect a vibrant ecosystem.
April 22, 2025
Whitman Undergraduate Conference Showcases Student Scholarship & Creativity
On Tuesday, April 15, Whitman College students and faculty came together for the 27th annual Whitman Undergraduate Conference—a celebration of the scholarship, critical thinking, self-driven exploration and creativity of Whitman students.
April 21, 2025
Why I Give: Willem Rasmussen ’15 on Supporting Snakes and Science Outreach
As a Whitman College student, Willem Rasmussen ’15 co-founded Snakes Alive to introduce children to herpetology through the Science Outreach program. Today, he continues to promote a passion for science with annual gifts to the Biology Department.
April 17, 2025
Teen Vogue’s Versha Sharma to Deliver Journalism Lecture at Whitman
Versa Sharma, Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue, will deliver the 2025 Hosokawa Journalism Lecture at Whitman College on April 22, exploring the challenges and opportunities of journalism in the digital age.
April 16, 2025