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Grow. Think. Explore. Thrive.

Nestled at the foot of the Blue Mountains in Walla Walla, Washington, you’ll find a place like no other. Whitman College is a top-tier liberal arts school with accomplished and friendly faculty and passionate and curious students. Here, you can find endless support and opportunities in and outside the classroom—becoming your best self.

Whitman by the Numbers

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
60+
Majors
1:1
Student-Tree Ratio
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What Makes Whitman Remarkable

From the moment you arrive on our beautiful campus, you’ll belong to a community that challenges you, supports you and wants the best for you. You’ll matter here—and you’ll make a difference.

About Whitman
Student Highlight
Gabe W., Junior

My favorite thing about Whitman is going to sound pretty cheesy and broad, but I like the culture. It feels like a safe place for students to really try new things and become passionate in all sorts of different things. There is definitely a level of competition because it’s a very good school, but there’s also, everywhere you go, just a culture of support and really helping each other which I think is probably pretty unique to Whitman.  

Life at Whitman
Eric
Fall 2024

Whitman Magazine

Enjoy our Fall 2024 edition of Whitman Magazine. From the stage of a historic theater to the side of a volcano, from the world of investing to athletic championships, Whitman alumni, faculty and students are showing the world what it means to be a Whittie.

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Whitman Welcomes Newest Students & the Class of 2028
Whitman Stories

Whitman Welcomes Newest Students & the Class of 2028

On Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, the Whitman College community welcomed its newest students, including nearly 400 first-year students in the Class of 2028.

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Whitman College Hosts Inaugural First Foods Festival

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Weird Whitman History: ‘Rocky Horror’ Celebrates 30 Years on Campus

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President Bolton Highlights Whitman’s Unique Curriculum at Family Weekend

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Georgia Cloepfil

Cloepfil To Explore Athletics, Art & Identity in Upcoming Reading

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Bob Carson with a group of Whitman College students.

Alums Charlie & Patti Nelson Honor Whitman Icons With Outdoor Program Gift

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NPR Highlights Climate-Significant Work of Whitman Geology Alum

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Anna Taft ’02

Anna Taft ’02 Shares Lessons From 20 Years of Intercultural Community Engagement

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Democracy in Action: Whitman Students Co-Host Candidate Forum

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5 Ways To Celebrate & Learn About Día de los Muertos

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Pahlke Shares Thoughts on Talking With Kids About the Election

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Speakeasy Concert To Raise Money for SOS Health Clinic

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‘Spirit Run’ Author Noé Álvarez ’07 To Read at Whitman

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Post-Reunion Reflections From a Weekend in Walla Walla

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A Radio Renaissance on Campus

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Social Justice Concentration Is a Pathway for Changemakers

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Peter and Christine Dawson

It Takes a Village: Whitman Parents Support a Vibrant Campus Community

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Whitman College Receives National Award for Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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New Opportunity for Students at 2024-2025 Visiting Writer Reading Series

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Wing Lam

Gratitude Inspires This Whittie To Give Annually to The Whitman Fund

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Whitman’s New Third Space Center Celebrates Communities of Color

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Jonathan Sposato

A New Internship Endowment Will Power Strong Launches to Tech Careers

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Deepa Kumar and Gabriela Martínez, alongside moderators Nazaaha Penick ’25 and Nicole Simek.

New Series at Whitman Explores the Global Role & Impact of Journalism

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Deep Roots: How Whitties Are Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

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Mary Lee Masterson ’48

Whitman Alumna’s Estate Gift Endows Scholarship for Computer Science Majors

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Molly McBranch '84 (left) and Chris Beard'84 (right) stand in a garden outside Maxey Hall at Whitman College.

A Surprise Roommate Match at Whitman Sparked a Lifelong Friendship

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