Whitman Stories
Whitman Welcomes New Students & the Class of 2029
More than 400 new students and their families gathered this week to prep for the start of the fall semester—and the next four years of learning, adventure and life-changing experiences. Check out highlights from Opening Day 2025!
August 29, 2025
New Apartments & Village Welcome Whitman Juniors & Seniors
In the Fall 2025 semester, Whitman College’s new Junior-Senior Village welcomed its first residents, marking a milestone in the college’s efforts to create sustainable and community-focused student housing.
August 25, 2025
Meet a World-Class Athlete Pursuing New Heights in Parasnowboarding [Video]
From competitive volleyball player to professional parasnowboarder, this Whittie just keeps competing. Follow Rebecca Johnston ’22 as she chases big goals while staying grounded in adventure, community and purpose.
August 20, 2025
Largest-Ever Cohort Awarded Šináata Scholarships to Whitman College
Whitman College, in partnership with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, looks forward to welcoming six new Šináata Scholars to campus this fall.
August 15, 2025
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Whitman Alums Weave a Legacy of Growth & Giving
From endowing a new scholarship to sparking a Senior Fund resurgence, Ahn Lee Horn ’91 & Nina Horn ’25 are making a mark with their multigenerational generosity to Whitman College.
August 11, 2025
From First Steps to Farewell: Tag Along With Whitman’s Study Abroad Students
Studying abroad means stepping into the unfamiliar—new cities, new customs, new versions of yourself. These reflections of a few Whitties who did just that capture the unexpected lessons, quiet joys and surprising challenges that come from living and learning far from home.
August 06, 2025
Strength in Numbers: Marina Ptukhina Challenges Students To Become Thoughtful Data Analysts
As one of the first statisticians in Whitman’s Mathematics and Statistics Department, Marina Ptukhina is breaking new ground in the program and teaching her students to think critically about data.
August 04, 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.
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