Whitman Stories
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.
August 01, 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.
July 30, 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.
July 28, 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.
July 25, 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.
July 22, 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.
July 21, 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.
July 16, 2025
‘Roll Modelz’: Whittie Filmmakers Flip the Script on Lowriders & Chicano Culture
Whitman College alumni Yahir Tzec-Carrasco ’25 and Oliver Rodriguez Dickson ’25 celebrate the cultural pride, community values and artistry of Mexican American culture in “Roll Modelz,” their documentary about the Washington State Lowriders Car Club, based in Walla Walla.
July 11, 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.
July 09, 2025