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June 9, 2021

Brendan Dunlap ’19 Challenges Fashion Gender Binary Through Self-Expression

While still a student at Whitman, he began questioning what felt like the arbitrary division between men's and women's clothing, embracing styles that would traditionally be considered feminine. “I now dress completely for fun,” said Dunlap, who identifies as a queer man and advocates for gender fluidity as part of this year’s Levi’s “All Pronouns All Love” Pride campaign.
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A student receives their diploma during commencement.
May 27, 2021

Watch: Scenes from Whitman’s Class of 2021 Commencement

View clips from Whitman’s 135th Commencement.
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Portrait of John Johnson
May 26, 2021

Whitman College Names New Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion

John Johnson, Ph.D., has been appointed Whitman College’s new vice president for diversity and inclusion after a nationwide search.
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May 25, 2021

Grand Finales: Senior Thesis Art Show Explores ‘Still Life’

The graduating Whitman College studio art majors concluded their studies with a final thesis exhibition, “STILL LIFE: Senior Thesis 2021.”
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Graduates listening to student speaker Lauren Rhodes ’21 during commencement
May 23, 2021

Whitman College’s 2021 Commencement Ceremony

A recap of Whitman College's 135th Commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 23, 2021, with photos from the event.
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May 20, 2021

Associate Professor of Art History & Visual Culture Studies Matt Reynolds Moderates Confluence Project Event

“Along the Columbia River: Maya Lin and the Confluence Project,” will be on view through Dec. 15 at Whitman College’s Maxey Museum and online.
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Portrait of Lauren Rhodes
May 19, 2021

Lauren Rhodes ’21 Serves Dual Commencement Roles

Whitman College student Lauren Rhodes was chosen as both the senior class speaker and banner designer for the 2021 commenencement ceremony.
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A yard sign reading "Congratulations Class of 2021" is displayed with the clock tower of Memorial Building in the background.
May 17, 2021

Five Things To Know About Commencement 2021

This year’s commencement ceremony will be in person—but only for graduating seniors. Here are more need-to-know facts about Whitman College’s 2021 commencement.
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May 12, 2021

Board of Trustees Chair-Elect Joe Davis '80 Named Top 50 Advocate Executive Role Model

Davis, who is managing director and senior partner, chairman of North America at the Boston Consulting Group, was listed as one of the senior leaders on the 2021 EMpower Advocates Executive Role Models ranking for his efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
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May 6, 2021

Q&A with Whitman’s 2021 commencement speaker: Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold ’06

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is set to speak in person at the college’s spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 23.
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May 4, 2021

Former Ambassador Ryan Crocker '71 Calls for Guardrails in Withdrawal from Afghanistan

As the deadline for the U.S. departure from Afghanistan on September 11, 2021, approaches, Crocker and his co-author, Congressman Michael McCaul, urge mitigation strategies including intelligence agreements with neighboring countries, humanitarian and development assistance, more programs to protect Afghan women and girls, and expedited special visas for interpreters and other Afghans who supported the U.S.
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Collage of student portraits
April 29, 2021

2021 Ben Rabinowitz Award Recipients Announced

For the first time in its 10-year history, the Rabinowitz Award was presented to three projects.
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