Whitman Stories
Whitman’s Chef Nimal Amarasinghe Named Bon Appétit’s Chef of the Year
Nimal Amarasinghe, Residential Executive Chef for Bon Appétit Management Company at Whitman College, is being celebrated for his authenticity, educational impact and respectful collaboration on campus.
October 22, 2025
Visiting Writers Reading Series Kicks Off With Visit from Poet Octavio Quintanilla
Whitman College will welcome award-winning poet and artist Octavio Quintanilla to campus on Oct. 23 as the first speaker in this year’s Visiting Writers Reading Series, which invites established and emerging writers from around the world to read from their work at Whitman.
October 20, 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
‘The Transfer Collective’: Art Show Spotlights the Creativity of Whitman Transfer Students
With “The Transfer Collective,” a recent group of Whitman College transfer students made their mark on campus—and introduced their artwork to the wider Whitman community.
October 17, 2025
Whitman’s Reunion Weekend 2025 Makes History
More than 1,000 alums and guests journeyed back to campus for Whitman College’s biggest reunion ever—and one of the most generous. Check out photos, highlights and reactions from the memorable weekend.
October 15, 2025
New Endowment Will Fuel ‘Life-Changing Experiences’ for Whitman Students
A generous gift from Greg and Nancy Serrurier (Parents ’11) supports a new program at Whitman College focused on expanding immersive learning opportunities to all Whitman students.
October 10, 2025
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Juntos Somos Más
At the heart of Whitman College's Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15) celebrations are student-led initiatives that create spaces for cultural connection and pride. Read how we've been marking the month and how Whitman celebrates our Hispanic community year-round.
October 09, 2025
On the Docket: Being Human With Attorney Noah Stern ’16
As a legal clerk to a Ninth Circuit Judge, Noah Stern ’16 puts his empathy, reason and curiosity to work every day, helping to craft opinions, summarize arguments and explain the reasoning behind judicial decisions.
October 03, 2025
Welcome to Campus: Meet Whitman’s New Faculty Fellows
This year’s Faculty Fellows bring unique perspectives on Anthropology, French, Physics and Theater to Whitman’s classrooms and community. Meet Nicole Cox, Mylan Gray, Zarif Rahman and Emma Rossby.
September 29, 2025