Whitman Stories
Whitman College Welcomes Activist & Astronaut Amanda Nguyen
On March 11, the Third Space Speaker Series will feature Amanda Nguyen, who drafted the Survivors’ Bill Of Rights Act of 2016 and was nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize for her activism on behalf of survivors of sexual assault.
March 07, 2025
A Major Step Upward [Video]
Watch Stegner Hall in Whitman College's Junior-Senior Village get its top beam. President Sarah Bolton shares her gratitude for the generous donors—to the Upward Together campaign—who are making this exciting project possible and the dedicated teams who brought this vision to life. She also shares this exciting update with current students—the future residents of the village—which will open in August 2025.
March 06, 2025
Professor Problem-Solver: Teaching Creative & Efficient Software Solutions
When he’s not teaching a class, Associate Professor of Computer Science John Stratton can be found collaborating on research with colleagues, directing the Whitman College Software Optimization Lab, advising pre-engineering students or helping lead the global software consultancy MulticoreWare.
March 04, 2025
Bridging the Brain & the Mind at Whitman
Now in its second year, Whitman College’s new Brain, Behavior and Cognition (BB&C) program already has 50 declared majors—the first of whom are receiving their degrees this year.
March 03, 2025
Whitman Women’s Basketball Takes NWC Tournament Title
The Blues beat the George Fox Bruins 48-45 to win the Northwest Conference Tournament on Saturday at the Sherwood Center. As tournament champions, the Blues automatically advance to the 2025 NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Tournament.
March 03, 2025
Global Whitman: The World Is an Open Book [Video]
In this video, Patrick Leonard ’06 takes us inside Postcard Bookshop, a unique travel bookstore he opened in Portland, Oregon. Step inside the shop and hear how his time at Whitman College shaped Leonard’s passion for global exploration, creativity and the value of a liberal arts education.
February 27, 2025
Through the Lens: Power & Privilege
Each year since 2013, Whitman College students, faculty and staff have gathered for the Power & Privilege Symposium—a unique opportunity to center important conversations about structural oppression. Take a look back at this year’s remarkable symposium.
February 26, 2025
Korin Baker ’25 Breaks Whitman Career Scoring Record
History was made a week ago at a Whitman College women’s basketball game. Less than two minutes into the second half, Korin Baker ’25 stepped to the free throw line and became Whitman women’s basketball’s all-time leading scorer. The Blues will be seeking their fourth NWC Tournament title this weekend.
February 25, 2025
Whitman College Celebrates Black History Month
Whitman College honored Black History Month with a diverse lineup of events, from discussions on social justice and historical erasure to artistic showcases and community-building events.
February 24, 2025