Whitman Stories
August 1, 2025
Taking Care of Whitman’s Tree Canopy [Video]
Few people have a better view of the magic of Whitman’s campus than arborist Kirk Huffey ’95. Join him in the canopy as he looks back on his time at Whitman as a student—and now as caretaker of the college’s historic trees.
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July 30, 2025
Q&A With Whitman’s Assistant Director of Debate
In this interview with Juris Education, Whitman College Assistant Director of Debate Kiefer Storrer discusses the rewards of participating in Debate and Forensics, Whitman’s inclusive approach to debate and how debate prepares students for life after graduation.
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July 28, 2025
The Seas of Success: Whittie Cidermaker Sails Into a Thriving Business
Zachary S.O. Lough ’08 discovered his passion for cidermaking during a three-year sailing adventure navigating across the Pacific Ocean. Now he’s the co-owner of Channel Marker Cider in Seattle.
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July 25, 2025
Spaces: Step Inside Whitman’s Clock Tower
The Clock Tower is easily the most recognizable landmark on Whitman’s campus. But few get to venture into the structure itself—until now. Get an inside look at the iconic tower’s interior.
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July 22, 2025
Art & Fashion Come Full Circle at Whitman’s Sheehan Gallery
With their show at the Sheehan Gallery, Erik ReeL ’75 and Rhonda P. Hill found meaning in the past and hope for the future. Check out the innovative exhibit—and its unique origin story.
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July 21, 2025
Q&A With Whitman’s Director of Athletics
As a coach, teacher and administrator, Kim Chandler has spent over 30 years supporting college athletics. She jumped at the chance to chat with us about her time at Whitman and its amazing student-athletes.
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July 16, 2025
Whitties Earn Prestigious Fellowships & Grants
Continuing a strong tradition of excellence, dozens of Whitman College students and alumni were recognized with prestigious fellowship and grant opportunities—in the U.S. and abroad—this year.
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July 11, 2025
‘Roll Modelz’: Whittie Filmmakers Flip the Script on Lowriders & Chicano Culture
Whitman College alumni Yahir Tzec ’25 and Oliver Dickson ’25 celebrate the cultural pride, community values and artistry of Mexican American culture in “Roll Modelz,” their upcoming documentary about the Washington State Lowriders Car Club, based in Walla Walla.
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July 9, 2025
Whitman College Board of Trustees Appoints New Member
Michelle Mathieu ’92, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of the wealth management firm Fulcrum Capital, joined the Board of Trustees July 1.
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July 7, 2025
Why We Give: ‘Wonderful, Warm & Welcoming’ Whitman
Whittie parents, volunteers and donors Elizabeth Knapp and Chuck Smith talk about what inspires their connection to Whitman College and the impact it’s had on their family.
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July 2, 2025
One Whittie’s Mission To Empower Walla Walla Women & Children
After nearly 25 years at the helm of the YWCA of Walla Walla, Anne-Marie Zell Schwerin ’85 reflects on her impactful career at the nonprofit agency.
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June 30, 2025
Whitman at the Penitentiary Educates Through Shared Experiences
The Whitman at the Penitentiary program brings together students from campus with students incarcerated at the Washington State Penitentiary to explore real-world questions through classes in philosophy, literature, art and more.
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